6 Local fixed fire-extinguishing systems for areas presenting high fire risk
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6 Local fixed fire-extinguishing systems for areas presenting high fire risk

  6.1 A local fixed fire-extinguishing system shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Society for:

  • .1 Separated oil systems referred to in section 5.2 which, for practical reasons, cannot be located in a separated room;

  • .2 Fuel installations which are not promptly accessible (e.g. the burner area of top fired boilers, auxiliary boilers on platforms or decks, etc.);

  • .3 Other areas of high fire risk.

  6.2 The system shall be capable of being automatically activated or activated remote manually from the machinery control position or other suitable locations.

Parent topic: Annex 1 - F35 Rev.2 1991 - Fire protection of machinery spaces
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