Regulation 37 - Fire hydrants, fire hoses and nozzles
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Regulation 37 - Fire hydrants, fire hoses and nozzles

  (1) Fire hydrant shall be positioned so as to allow easy and quick connection of fire hoses and so that at least one jet can be directed into any part of the vessel which is normally accessible during navigation.

  (2) The jet required in paragraph (1) shall be from a single length of fire hose.

  (3) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (1), machinery spaces of category A shall be provided with at least one hydrant complete with fire hose and dual purpose nozzle. The fire hydrant shall be located outside the spaces and near the entrance.

  (4) For every required fire hydrant there shall be one fire hose. At least one spare fire hose shall be provided in addition to this requirement.

  (5) Single lengths of fire hose shall not exceed 20 m.

  (6) Fire hoses shall be of an approved material. Each fire hose shall be provided with couplings and a dual purpose nozzle.

  (7) Except where fire hoses are permanently attached to the fire main, the couplings of fire hoses and nozzles shall be completely interchangeable.

  (8) The nozzles as required by paragraph (6) shall be appropriate to the delivery capacity of the fire pumps fitted, but in any case shall have a diameter of not less than 12 mm.

Parent topic: Part C - Fire Safety Measures in Vessels of 45 metres in Length and Over but Less than 60 metres
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