11.2.1 All ships, irrespective
of size, carrying products which are subject to this Code should comply
with the requirements of SOLAS regulations II-2/10.2, 10.4 and 10.5, except that the required fire
pump capacity and fire main and water service pipe diameter should
not be limited by the provisions of regulations II-2/10.2.2.4.1 and II-2/10.2.1.3 when the fire pump
and fire main are used as part of the water spray system as permitted
by 11.3.3. In addition, the requirements
of regulation II-2/10.2.1.6 should
be met at a pressure of at least 5.0 bar gauge.
11.2.2 The arrangements should
be such that at least two jets of water can reach any part of the
deck in the cargo area and those portions of the cargo containment
system and tank covers above the deck. The necessary number of fire
hydrants should be located to satisfy the above arrangements and to
comply with the requirements of SOLAS regulations II-2/10.2.1.5.1 and II-2/10.2.3.3, with hose lengths
as specified in regulation II-2/10.2.3.1.1.
11.2.3 Stop valves should
be fitted in any crossover provided and in the fire main or mains
at the poop front and at intervals of not more than 40 m between hydrants
on the deck in the cargo area for the purpose of isolating damaged
sections of the main.
11.2.4 All water nozzles
provided for fire-fighting use should be of an approved dual-purpose
type capable of producing either a spray or a jet. All pipes, valves,
nozzles and other fittings in the fire-fighting systems should be
resistant to the effects of fire and to corrosion by water.
11.2.5 Where the ship's engine-room
is unattended, arrangements should be made to start and connect to
the fire main at least one fire pump by remote control from the navigating
bridge or other control station outside the cargo area.