Section 6 Fire Protection and Fire Extinguishing Systems

601. General

Fire protection, means of escape and fire extinguishing systems are to be in accordance with this section in addition to the requirements in Ch 3, Sec 6.

602.

1.

Fire protection

FFS1

All exterior boundaries of FFS1, including exposed bulkheads, exposed decks and the hull above the lightest operating waterline are to be of steel structures and protected by a fixed water-spray system, in accordance with 406.

2. FFS2 and FFS3

(1) Generally, all exterior boundaries of FFS2 and FFS3 are to be of steel but need not be pro- tected by a fixed water-spray system nor internally insulated.

(2) Special consideration will be given to the boundaries to be constructed of materials other than

steel. Details of the materials and of the protection which may be required to be provided are to be submitted to Society for review.

603. Windows

On FFS2 and FFS3, which are not provided with water-spray systems, steel deadlights or shutters are to be provided on all windows and port lights, except in the navigation bridge.