Section 7.7.6.1.5
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Section 7.7.6.1.5

  Consideration of volume of air receivers when calculating the quantity of extinguishing medium

 The volume of starting air receivers, converted to free air volume, should be added to the gross volume of the machinery space when calculating the necessary quantity of extinguishing medium. Alternatively, a discharge pipe connected to a safety valve may be fitted provided it leads directly to the open air.

Parent topic: Annex - Interpretations of Fire Protection-Related Provisions of the HSC Code
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