7.1 A self priming, power driven fire pump or
a hand pump shall be installed on each vessel of 15 m (50feet) or
more in length. The power driven pump shall be capable of projecting
a jet of water at least 7.5 m (25 feet) from the nozzle of a hose
attached to any hydrant in the system with one hydrant open. The hand
pump shall be capable of delivering one jet of water to any part of
the chip through a hose and nozzle.
7.2 A fire pump may be driven by a propulsion
engine where the propeller shaft can be readily disengaged or a controllable
pitch propeller is fitted. A fire pump shall be permanently connected
to the fire main where fitted and may be connected to the bilge system.
7.3 Where the fire pump is located in the machinery
space, it shall be capable of both remote operation from the operating
station and local, manual operation at the pump.