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fuel through the control cock involves no ignition hazard.
.6.2 Other oil-level gauges may be used in place of sounding
pipes. Such means, like the means provided in subparagraph .6.1.1, are
subject to the following conditions:
.6.2.1 in passenger ships, such means shall not require
penetration below the top of the tank and their failure or overfilling of
the tanks shall not permit release of fuel;
.6.2.2 in cargo ships, the failure of such means or overfilling of
the tank shall not permit release of fuel into the space. The use of
cylindrical gauge glasses is prohibited. The Administration may permit the
use of oil-level gauges with flat glasses and self-closing valves between
the gauges and fuel tanks.
.6.3 Means prescribed in .6.2.1 or .6.2.2 which are acceptable to
the Administration shall be maintained in the proper condition to ensuretheir continued accurate functioning in service."
The existing text of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
"3 The arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of
oil used in pressure lubrication systems shall be such as to ensure the
safety of the ship and persons on board. The arrangements made in
machinery spaces of category A, and whenever practicable in other
machinery spaces, shall at least comply with the provisions of paragraphs
2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 and 2.8, except that:
.1 this does not preclude the use of sight-flow glasses in
lubricating systems provided that they are shown by test to have a
suitable degree of fire resistance;
.2 Sounding pipes may be authorized in machinery spaces; the
requirements of paragraphs 2.6.1.1 and 2.6.1.3 need not be applied on
condition that the sounding pipes are fitted with appropriate means of
closure."
Regulation 18 Miscellaneous items
The following text is inserted after the heading:
"(Paragraphs 2.4 and 8 of this Regulation apply to ships constructed
on or after 1 February 1992. Paragraph 7 of this Regulation applies to all
ships)"
The following new paragraph 2.4 is added after paragraph 2.3:
"2.4 For the protection of cargo tanks carrying crude oil and
petroleum products having a flashpoint not exceeding 60 ℃, materials
readily rendered ineffective by heat shall not be used for valves,
fittings, tank opening covers, cargo vent piping, and cargo piping so asto prevent the spread of fire to the cargo."
The following new paragraphs 7 and 8 are added after paragraph 6:
"7 Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers shall be protected by an
appropriate fire-extinguishing arrangement approved by the Administration.
8 Helicopter decks shall be of a steel or steel equivalent
fire-resistant construction. If the space below the helicopter deck is ahigh fire risk space, the insulation standard shall be to the satisfaction
of the Administration. Each helicopter facility shall have an operationsmanual, including a description and a checklist of safety precautions,
procedures, and equipment requirements. If the Administration permits
aluminium or other low melting metal construction that is not made
equivalent to steel, the following provisions shall be satisfied:
.1 If the platform is cantilevered over the side of the ship,
after each fire on the ship or on the platform, the platform shall undergo
structural analysis to determine its suitability for further use.
.2 If the platform is located above the ship''s deckhouse or
similar structure, the following conditions shall be satisfied:
.2.1 the deckhouse top and bulkheads under the platform shall have
no openings;
.2.2 all windows under the platform shall be provided with steel
shutters;
.2.3 the required fire-fighting equipment shall be to the
satisfaction of the Administration;
.2.4 after each fire on the platform or in close proximity, the
platform shall undergo a structural analysis to determine its suitability
for further use."
Regulation 26 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in
ships carrying more than 36 passengers
The following text is inserted after the heading:
"(Paragraphs 2.2 (7) and 2.2 (13) of this regulation apply to ships
constructed on or after 1 February 1992)"
The existing text of the third sentence in paragraph 2.2 (7) is
replaced by the following:
"Isolated lockers and small store-rooms in accommodation spaces having
areas less than 4 square m (in which flammable liquids are not stowed)."
The following sentence is added at the end of paragraph 2.2 (13):
"Lockers and store-rooms having areas greater than 4 square m, other
than those spaces that have provisions for the storage of flammable
liquids."
Regulation 27 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in
ships carrying not more than 36 passengers
The following text is inserted after the heading:
"(Paragraphs 2.2(5) and 2.2(9) of this Regulation apply to ships
constructed on or after 1 February 1992)"
The existing text of paragraphs 2.2(5) and 2.2(9) are replaced by the
following:
"(5) Service spaces (low risk)
Lockers and store-rooms not having provisions for the storage of
flammable liquids and having areas less than 4 square m and
drying rooms and laundries."
"(9) Service spaces (high risk)
Galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, paint and lamp rooms,
lockers and store rooms having areas of 4 square m or more, spaces for
the storage of flammable liquids, and workshops other than those formingpart of the machinery spaces."
Regulation 38 Protection of cargo spaces, other than
special category spaces, intended for the carriage
of motor vehicles with fuel intheir tanks for their own propulsion
The following text is inserted after the heading:
"(Paragraph 1 of this Regulation applies to ships constructed on or
after 1 February 1992)"
The existing text of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
1 Fixed fire detection
There shall be provided a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system
complying with the requirements of Regulation 13 or a sample extraction
smoke detection system complying with the requirements of Regulation 13-1.
The design and arrangements of this system shall be considered in
conjunction with the ventilation requirements referred to in paragraph 3."
Regulation 40 Fire patrols, detection, alarms and public addresssystems
The following text is inserted after the heading:
"(Paragraph 2 of this Regulation applies to ships constructed on or
after 1 February 1992)"
The existing text of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
"2 A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the
requirements of Regulation 13 or a sample extraction smoke detection
system complying with the requirements of Regulation 13-1 shall be
provided in any cargo space which, in the opinion of the Administration,is not accessible, except where it is shown to the satisfaction of the
Administration that the ship is engaged on voyages of such short duration
that it would be unreasonable to apply his requirement."
Regulation 44 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks
The following text is inserted after the heading:
"(Paragraphs 2.2 (5) and 2.2 (9) of this Regulation apply to ships
constructed on or after 1 February 1992)"
The existing text of paragraphs 2.2(5) and 2.2 (9) is replaced by the
following:
"(5) Service spaces (low risk)
Lockers and store-rooms not having provisions for the storage of
flammable liquids and having areas less than 4 square m and
drying rooms and laundries."
"(9) Service spaces (high risk)
Galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, paint and lamp rooms,
lockers and store rooms having areas of 4 square m or more, spaces for
the storage of flammable liquids, and workshops other than those formingpart of the machinery spaces."
Regulation 50 Details of construction
The following text is inserted after the heading:
"(Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3 of this Regulation apply to ships constructed
on or after 1 February 1992)"
The existing text of paragraph 3.2 is replaced by the following:
"3.2 Where non-combustible bulkheads, linings and ceilings are fitted
in accommodation and service spaces they may have a combustible veneer
with a calorific value not exceeding 45 MJ/square m of the area for thethickness used."
The following new paragraph 3.3 is added after paragraph 3.2:
"3.3 The total volume of combustible facings, mouldings, decorations
and veneers in any accommodation and service space bounded by
non-combustible bulkheads, ceilings and linings shall not exceed a volume
equivalent to a 2.5 mm veneer on the combined area of the walls and
ceilings."
The existing paragraph 3.3 is renumbered paragraph 3.4.
Regulation 53 Fire protection arrangements in cargo spaces
The following text is inserted after the heading:
"(Paragraphs 2.1 and 3 of this Regulation apply to ships constructed
on or after 1 February 1992)"
In paragraph 1.2 the word "and" between "timber" and "non-combustible"
in the third line is replaced by ",".
An asterisk is added at the end of paragraph 1.2 and the following
text of a footnote is inserted:
"* Reference is made to the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk
Cargoes-Emergency Schedule B14, entry for coal."
The existing text of paragraph 2.1 is replaced by the following:
"2.1 There shall be provided a fixed fire detection and fire alarm
system complying with the requirements of Regulation 13. The fixed fire
detection system shall be capable of rapidly detecting the onset of fire.
The type of detectors and their spacing and location shall be to the
satisfaction of the Administration taking into account the effects of
ventilation and other relevant factors. After being installed, the system
shall be tested under normal ventilation conditions and shall give an
overall response time to the satisfaction of the Administration."
The existing text of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
"3 Cargo spaces, other than ro/ro cargo spaces, intended for the
carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own
propulsion
Cargo spaces, other than ro/ro spaces intended for the carriage of
motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion shall
comply with the requirements of paragraph 2 except that in lieu of the
requirements of paragraph 2.1 a sample extraction smoke detection systemcomplying with requirements of Regulation 13-1 may be permitted and
paragraph 2.2.4 need not complied with."
Regulation 54 Special requirements for ships carrying dangerousgoods
The following text is inserted after the heading:
"(Paragraph 2.3 of this Regulation applies to ships constructed on or
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