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Clasification Society 2024 - Version 9.40
Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1268 – Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Pressure Water-spraying and Water-based Fire-extinguishing Systems for Cabin Balconies – (30 May 2008) - Annex – Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Pressure Water-spraying and Water-based Fire-extinguishing Systems for Cabin Balconies - Appendix – Test Method for Fixed Pressure Water-spraying and Water-based Fire-extinguishing Systems for Cabin Balconies - 1 Scope

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  1.1 This test method is intended for evaluating the effectiveness of fixed pressure water-spraying and water-based fire-extinguishing systems for cabin balconies.

  1.2 It was developed for ceiling or sidewall mounted nozzles located to protect external cabin balconies that are open to the atmosphere with natural wind conditions.

  1.3 Systems for the protection of cabin balconies are intended for either automatic or manual operation.


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