Regulation 17 - Fireman's outfit
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Regulation 17 - Fireman's outfit

Parent topic: Part A - General

17.1.1.1 Reference to ISO standard 6942: 1983

 Reference is made to ISO standard 6942: 1983 - Clothing for protection against heat and fire; evaluation of thermal behaviour of materials and material assemblies when exposed to source of radiant heat.

17.1.1.2 Reference to IEC standard 903 - 1988

 Reference is made to IEC standard 903 - 1988 - Specification for gloves and mats of insulating material for live working.

17.1.1.4 Reference to IEC Publication 79

 Electric safety lamps on tankers and those intended to be used in hazardous areas should be of an explosion-proof type. Reference is made to IEC Publication 79.

17.1.1.5 Handle of axe

 The handle of the axe should be provided with high-voltage insulation.

17.1.2.2 Spare charges and recharging of air cylinders for breathing apparatus

  • 1 Two spare charges suitable for use with the breathing apparatus should be provided for each required apparatus.

  • 2 If passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and cargo ships are equipped with suitably located means for fully recharging the air cylinders free from contamination, only one spare charge is required for each required apparatus.

17.2 Fireproof lifeline for breathing apparatus

 Each breathing apparatus should be provided with a flexible fireproof lifeline, about 30 m in length. The lifeline should be subjected to a test by statical load of 3.5 kN for 5 min.

17.4 Storage of fireman's outfits and marking of location

 The places for storage of fireman's outfits and personal equipment should be permanently and clearly marked.

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