ประกาศกรมเจ้าท่า ที่ 122/2566 เรื่อง การดำเนินการเกี่ยวกับอุปกรณ์บนเรือตาม อนุสัญญาระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยความปลอดภัยแห่งชีวิตในทะเล ค.ศ. 1974 และที่แก้ไขเพิ่มเติม

ประกาศกรมเจ้าท่า ที่ 122 / 2566 เรื่อง การดาเนินการเกี่ยวกับอุปกรณ์บนเรือตาม อนุสัญญาระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยความปลอดภัยแห่งชีวิตในทะเล ค.ศ. 1974 และที่แก้ไขเพิ่มเติม เพื่อให้การปฏิบัติงานเกี่ยวกับการตรวจเรือ การออกและการสลักหลังใบสำคัญรับรอง ตามกฎข้อบังคับสาหรับการตรวจเรือ กาหนดหลักเกณฑ์ วิธีการ และเงื่อนไขในการออกใบสา คัญ รับรองเกี่ยวกับความปลอดภัยแห่งชีวิตในทะเล พ.ศ. 2559 เป็นไปอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ สอดคล้อง กับข้ อกาหนดของอนุสัญญาระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยความปลอดภัยแห่งชีวิตในทะเล ค.ศ. 1974 และที่แก้ไขเพิ่มเติม ( International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 ( SOLAS ) , as amended ) อธิบดีกรมเจ้าท่า จึงประกาศกาหนดไว้ ดังต่อไปนี้ 1. ให้นาประมวลข้อบังคับระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยอุปกรณ์ช่วยชีวิต ( Resolution MSC .48(66) International Life - Saving Appliance ( LSA ) Code ) และที่แก้ไขเพิ่มเติม ตามที่ปรากฏในภาคผนวก 1 ที่แนบท้ายประกาศนี้ มาใช้บังคับกับการตรวจอุปกรณ์ช่วยชีวิตที่กาหนดให้มีไว้บนเรือตามอนุสัญญา SOLAS 1974 2. ให้นำประมวลข้อบังคับระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยระบบความปลอดภัยจากเพลิงไหม้ ( Resolution MSC .98 (73) International Code for Fire Safety Systems ) และที่แก้ไขเพิ่มเติม ตามที่ปรากฏในภาคผนวก 2 ที่แนบท้ายประกาศนี้ มาใช้บังคับกับการตรวจอุปกรณ์หรือระบบดับเพลิง ที่กำหนดให้มีไว้บนเรือตามอนุสัญญา SOLAS 1974 ทั้งนี้ การทดสอบและการรับรองอุปกรณ์ข้างต้นต้องดาเนินการให้สอดคล้องกับประมวลข้อบังคับ ระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยขั้นตอนการทด สอบการป้องกันเพลิงของวัสดุและอุปกรณ์ ( Resolution MSC .61(67) International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures ) และที่แก้ไขเพิ่มเติม ตามที่ปรากฏ ในภาคผนวก 3 ที่แนบท้ายประกาศนี้ 3 . ให้พิจารณานาแนวปฏิบัติ ( Guideline ) ข้อแนะนำ ( Recommendation ) หนังสือเวียน ( Circular ) และข้อกาหนดอื่น ๆ ขององค์การทางทะเลระหว่างประเทศ มาใช้บังคับกับการดาเนินการ เกี่ยวกับอุปกรณ์บนเรือเท่าที่สามารถจะปฏิบัติได้ 4 . ในกรณีที่เรือปฏิบัติตามข้อกาหนดในข้อ 1 และข้อ 2 แล้ว แต่อุปกรณ์ดังกล่าวชารุด เ สียหายหรือสูญหาย ให้แทนที่อุปกรณ์ที่ชำรุด เสียหาย หรือสูญหายด้วยอุปกรณ์ที่มีมาตรฐาน ไม่ต่ากว่าข้อกำหนดเดิม ประกาศ ณ วันที่ 2 8 เมษายน พ.ศ. 256 6 กริชเพชร ชัยช่วย ผู้ตรวจราชการกระทรวงคมนาคม รักษาราชการแทน อธิบดีกรมเจ้าท่า ้ หนา 32 ่ เลม 140 ตอนพิเศษ 136 ง ราชกิจจานุเบกษา 12 มิถุนายน 2566

ภาคผนวก 1 ประมวลข้อบังคับระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยอุปกรณ์ช่วยชีวิต ( Resolution MSC. 48(66) International Life - Saving Appliance (LSA) Code)

RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE -SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE. RECALLI NG Art icl e 28(b) of the Convention on the International Man tl me Orgalllzal lO n co ncernmg the func ti ons of t he Co mmittee, RECOGN I ZING th e need to pronde mterna tlOn al standards [ or life-saving appliances reqUIred by chapter III of the I nternatIOnal Convention for the SafelY of Lire at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended, NOTING resolution MSC 47(66) hy which It adopted. Infer alta. amendments to chapLer III of the SOLAS Co nv ention to make the provISions of the International Llfc-Sanng Appliance (lSA) Code mandatory under that Convenhon on or af ter I July 1998. HAVING CONS IDERED. at its sr”ty -srxth session. the l e:.:t of the propo se d LSA Cod~ . ADOPTS the Int ernational Llfe- Sa\ mg Appliance (LSA) Code the text of ” hich IS sel o ul m the Annex to the present resolu ti on. 2. NOTES that unde r Ihe amendments to chap ter III of the 1974 SOLAS ConventIOn, amendmE-nts to the LSA Code shaH be adopted, brought mto force and shall take effect in accord ance Wi th the provIsions of anicle VIII of that Comenhon co ncerning th e amendments procedure applicable to the Annex to the Convention other than chapter I. 3 REQUESTS the Secret ar y-Ge neral to transmit certified C Op ies of the present resolut IO n and the text of the LSA Code contamed In the Annex 10 a ll Co ntracting Gove rn ments 1 0 the Com ‘e nllO n; 4 FURTHER REQUESTS th e Secrelacy-Generalto tr ansmit copies of Ihis resolutIOn and li s Annex to Membe rs of the Orgamzation, which are not Contractmg Governments to the Conven ti on RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 2 - ANNEX I NTE R NA T10 NAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE Conten ts Preamble CHAPTER I - GENERAL 1 .1 De fimtlOns I 2 General req Ul remenis for hfe-savmg appliances CH APTER II - PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES 2 I LIfebuoys 2.2 Llfejackets 2 3 Imme rSIOn S Uit s 2.4 Anli-c:.posure suilS 2 S Thermal protective aids CHAPTER 1II - VISUAL SIGNALS 3 1 Rocket parachute fl ares 3.2 Hand flares 3.3 Buoyant smoke signals CHAPTER IV - SURVIVAL CRAFT 4 1 General requir eme nts for l if erafis 4 2 Inflatable hferafts 4 3 Rigid hferafis 44 General requirements for hfeboats 4 5 Panlally enclosed lifeboats 4.6 To tal ly enclosed lIfeboats 4.7 Free-fall lifeboats 4 8 Lifeboats with a self-contamed air support syst em 4 9 FIre-protected hfehoats CHAPTER V - RESCUE BOATS 5 I Rescue boats CH APTER VI - LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES 6. I Launching and em ba rkat IOn appliances 6.2 Man ne evacuation S) ‘siems CHAPTER VII - OTHER LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES 7. 1 Lme-throwing apphances 7.2 General alarm and pubhc address system RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 3 - THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIA NCE CO DE PREAMBLE The purpose of this Code is to provide mternational standards for life-saving appliances reqUI red by chapter III of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOL AS ), 1974 2 On and af ter 1 July 1998, the requirements of Ihls Code WIll be mandatory un der the Intemauonal Conven ti on fo r the Safety of Li fe at Sea (SO LAS), 1974, as amended. An y fulure ame nd me nt to lh e Code Wi ll be adopted and broug ht mto force 10 accordance with th e proced ur e laid down in article VIII or that Convention RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 4 - CHAPTE RI-GENER~ L 1.1 Definitions 1 1 I ConvenrlOn means t he InternatIOnal C onventIO n for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as ame nd ed 1 1.2 Ef/IJcltve cleating ufthe ship IS the ability of the free-fall lifeboat 10 move away from the ship after fr e e- falilaunchmg wi th out usi ng Its engme 1. 1.3 Free-fall at.:ceferallOn IS t he ral e of ch ang~ of Yeloclty expenenced by the occupants during iaWlchmg of a free - fall life b oat. I 1 A Free-fall cerll/icallon heighl IS the greatest la unchmg height for which the lifeboat IS to be appro,” ed, measured fro m the s till waler surface 10 the lowest point on the lifeboat when the lifeboat IS In the launch configuration. I I 5 l . aunc:hln~ ramp angle IS the angle between the har.zon la l and the launch r al l of the lifeboat In liS launchmg pasH i an Wi th the ship on even keel I I 6 /Llum. :lung ramp lenglh IS th e d ist ance between the stem of the lifeboat and th e lower end of the lau nc hmg ramp 1.1 7 Regula/JOn means a regulation contamed in the Annex to the Conn:nllon 1 1.8 ReqUJred/ree :( aJi helghf IS the greatest distance measured from tne su ll water surface to the lowest po int on the i1f eboat when the lifeboat IS III the laur.ch configurallon and t h~ ship i3 III Its lightest seagoing condil lOIl 1 I 9 Relro -reJle”’ uve mal e nal IS a matenai which reflects III the oppos J\ e dlrec Li on a beam of Iigh L directed on IL I 1 10 Wafer-e ntry angle IS Ihe angle between the hOfll.Ontai and the launch rail of the lifeboat when It first enters Ihe waler 1. 1 II The terms used III th iS Code have the same meamng as those defined III regulation 111 /3. 1.2 General req uir” cmen ls for lif e-sav in g appliances 1.2 I Pa ragraph I 2.2 .7 applies to IIfe- sav lIl g apphances on aJl ships I 22 Un less e.xpress ly provided otherWise or unless. m the opinion of the Admmistratlon having regard to t he parllcular voyages on which the ship is constantly engaged. other reqUIreme nt s are appropriate, all life-savmg appliances prescnbed in thiS part sh all . 1 be constructed WI th proper workmanship and matena]s, 2 not be damaged III stowage throughout t he air temperature range -30”C L o + 65 °C; 3 If th ey are hkely La be Immersed m seawater during their use, operate throughout the seawater temperature range -l ~C to + 3OCC; RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 5 - .4 where apphcable, be rot·proof, corrosIOn -r esistant, and not be unduly affected by sea\vater, o il or fungal attack; .5 where exposed to sunlight, be resistant to deteriorat IOn, .6 be of a h ighl y vi sible col our on all parts where this w ill asSi st detection, .7 he fitted wilh Tetro-reflective mat ena l where it will asS ist in delec\lon and in accordance \vith th e recommendations of the Organization; ,8 if they are to be used in a sea\vay, be capable of satJsfaclol)’ operatIOn in that environment; .9 be clearly marked with app ro val information including the Administration which approved It , and any operational restrictions, and .10 \vhere applicable, be provided with electrical short CIrCUlI protection 10 prevent damage or mjury . L2 .3 The Admin is tr atIOn shall determine Ihc period of acceptability of lire-saving apphances wtuch are subject to deterioration with age Such life-saving appliances sha ll be marked with a means for determining their age or th e dale by \Vh1Ch they must be replaced Permanent marking with a date of expiry is the preferred me th od of establishing the period of acceptability. Batteries n ot marked with an expira ti on date may be used if they are replaced annually, or in the case of a secondary battery (accumulator), if th e condlilOn of th e electrolyte can be readily checked. CHAPTER 11 - PER SONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES 2.1 Lifebuoys 2 1. I Lifebuoy specification Every lifebuoy shall: .1 ha … e an outer diameter of not more than 800 mm and an inner dmmeter of not less than 400 mm; .2 be constructed of inhere ntl y buoyant material ; it shall not depend upon rushes, cork shav in gs or granulated cork, any other lo ose granulated material or any ai r co mpanm ent which depends on inflation for buoyancy; .3 be capable of supporting not less than 14 .5 kg of 1T0n In fresh ,“vater fo r a period of24 h, 4 have a mass of not less than 2 5 kg; .5 nol sustain burnmg or continue melting after bemg tot all y en’eloped in a fire for a period of2 s; 6 be constructed to withstand a drop into the water from the height at WhlCh it is stowed above the waterhne in the lightest seagoing condition or 30 m, whichever is the grealer, \vithou! impairing either Its operating capability or that of its attached components; RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

.7 if it IS inte nd ed to operate the quick re lease arrangeme nt provided for the se lf -actl … ated smoke signals and self-Igmting lights. have a mass sufficient to operate the qUick release arrangement. and .8 be filled with a grabhne not less than 9 5 mm m diameter and not less than 4 urnes Lhe o uts ide diameter orthe body of the buoy m length The grabline shall be secured at four eqUidistant pomts around the clfcu mf erence of the buoy to form four equal loops 2 I 2 Lifebuoy self-igniting lights Self-igmti ng light s required by regu l ation IIV 7.l.3 s ha ll : .1 be such that they cannot be extmguished by water; 2 be of whi te colour and capable of either bum mg continuously with a [umlnous mte nslty o f not less than 2 cd in al l directions o f the upper hemisphere or flas hing (discharge fl astung) al a rate of noI less than 50 fl ashes and not more th an 70 flashes per m inu le \1th at l easlt he correspondmg effective lum in OUS In tens it y, .3 be prOVided \’ I\ h a source of ener gy capable of meetmg the reqUirement of paragraph 21.2 .2 for a penod o falleas t 2 h; and 4 be capable ofwl lhstanding the drop test required by paragraph 2 I 1.6. 2.1 3 Lifebuoy self- ac tivating s moke signals Self-acllva tm g smoke signals required by regulation IIln . I .3 sh al l: emit smoke of a highly VIsible colour at a illllform rate for a penod of at least 15 rum when floating in calm water; .2 not Igmte explOS iv ely or cmlt any flame dunng the entire smoke emi SSIOn lime of the signal. .3 not be swnmped m a seaway; .4 co nl mue to emi t smoke when rully submerged in water ro r a penod of at lenst l Os; and .5 be capable of withstand in g the drop test required by paragraph 2. 1 1.6 2. 1 .4 Buoyant lifelines Buoyant lifelines required by regulation 111/7.12 sha ll· .1 be non-kinking, .2 have a diameter of not less than 8 mm. and 3 have a breaking strength of not less than 5 kN. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 7 - 2.2 Lifejackets 2.2 .1 General requirements for lifejackets 22.1.1 A hfejacket shall not sustain burning or continue meltmg after bemg totally enveloped in a lire for a period of 2 s 2.2.1.2 An adult IiCejacket sh all be so constructed that .1 at least 75% of persons, who are completely unfamihar with the lifejacket, can correctly don It within a peflod of 1 min without assistance, gUidance or prior demonstration, .2 aner demonstration, all persons can correctly don It within a peflod of I min ,vithout assistance: .3 it is clearly capable o fbem g worn III only one way or, as far as is practicable, cannot be donned incorrectly. 4 It IS comfortable to wear: and .5 It allows the wearer to jump from a height of at least 4.5 m mto the water without injury and without dislodging or damagi ng the li fejacket 2.2.1.3 An adult lIfeJacket shall have sufficient buoyancy and stability In calm fresh water to li ft the mouth of an exhausted or unconscious person not less than 120 mm clear of the \vater wi th the body inclined backwards at an angle of not less than 20U from the vertical position; and .2 tum the body of an unconsciou5 person JO the water from any position to one where the mouth is clear of the water in not more than 5 s. 2.2.1.4 An adult hfeJacket shall allow the person wearing it to sW im a short distance and to board a survival craft 2.2. 1.5 A child hfeJacket shall be constructed and perform the same as an adult lifejacket except as follows .1 donnmg assistance is permitted for small children; .2 it shall only be required to lift the mouth of an exhausted or unconscIOUS wearer clear of the water a distance appropnate to the size of the intended wearer; and .3 assistance may be given to board a sur’lval craft, but wearer mobility shall n01 be significantly reduced 2.2.1.6 In addition to the markings required by paragraph 1.2. 2.9 . a child Iifejacket shall be marked \1th .1 the height or weight range for which the lifejacket will meet the testing and evaluation criteria recommended by the Organization ; and .2 a “child” symbol as shov.n in the “child’s lifeJacket” symbol adopted by the Organization. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• x - 2 2 ( 7 A hfcJ uc ket shall hare bu oyancy whic h IS not reduced by mo re th an 5% after 24 h submer SIO n In fr es h water 2 2. 1 8 Each hfcJ3ckel s hall be fill ed \ … I ID a wh Istle IIrm ly secured by a cord 222 Inflatable life jackets A li fcJac ket wh ich depends on inDatlO n for bu oy anc y shall have nOI less than two separate companments and comply with the requirements of paragraph 2.2. [ and shal l” mflate automatically on im mer sIO n, be pr o\ .ded wi th a device to per mit inflallon by a s in gle m an ual motion and be capab le of bei ng in fls lI cd by mo uth: 2 In the c” en t of loss of buoyan cy In anyo ne companmenl be capa bl e of com pl ying \ … ll h the reqUirements of paragraphs 2.2 1 2. 2 2 I 3 and 2 2.1.4; and 3 comply with th e reqUIrements of paragraph 2 2 1,7 after mflallon by me an s of the automatic mechamsm 2 2.3 Lifejacket lights 2 2 3 I Each hfe jacket lig ht sh ;\ 11 have a lummous m t e nsl~ ’ of n o! les s than 0 75 cd In all dir ec tIO ns of T he upper hemIsphere; 2 hav e a source of energy capable of providmg a lummous I ntenSIty ofO. 75 cd for a penod of at least 8 h. 3 be V ISibl e over as greaL a segment of the upper hemIsphere as IS practicable when a tt ached to a hfeJacke 1. and 4 be of w hit e colour 2.2. 32 If the hght referred 10 in paragraph 2.2 3 I IS a fl ashmg 1I g hL . It shall, in addition. . 1 be pronded with a man ually operated s\itch . an d 2 nash al a rate of not less than 50 flashes and not more than 70 flas hes per minute with an effective lumlOOU S intenS I ty of alleast 0.75 cd 2.3 Immersion suits 2 3 I General requirements fol’ immersion suits 2.3 l IT he immersion SUlt shall be constructed With waterproof materials such that· . 1 it can be unpack ed an d donned WIt hout ass istance wlthin 2 min, taking mt o account any associat ed clothin g. and a Jifepcket if the ImmerSIOn su it is to be worn in conjunc tio n WI th a Iife Jacket. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 9 - .2 it will not sustain burnmg or continue melting after being totally enveloped In a fire for a period of 2 s, .3 It ”,‘ill cover the whole body with the exception of the face. Hands shall also be covered unless permanently attached gio’ es are provided; 4 it IS provided WIth arrangements to mimmize or reduce free 8lf in the legs of the SUlL; and 5 [allowing a J ump from a height of not le ss than 4.5 m into the water there is no undue ingress of water mto the suit 23 1.2 An immersion SUIt which also complies \vllh the req uirements of section 2.2 may be classified as a Iifejacke t. 2. 3.13 An immersion SUIt shall permIt the person wearing it, and also wearing a hfejacket if the immersion suit is to be ,vom in conjunction \vilh a hfejacket, to .1 climb up and dO\iTI a vertical ladder at least 5 m 10 length; 2 perform normal duties assocIated with abandonment; .3 jump from a height of not less th an 45 m into the water without damaging or dislodging the immerslOn suit, or bemg injured, and 4 sWim a short distance through the ‘vater and board a survival cran. 2. 31.4 An immerslOn suit ,vhich has buoyancy and IS designed to be worn without a lifejacket shall be fitted with a light complying with the requirements of paragraph 2.2.3 and the whistle prescribed by paragraph 2 2. 1.8 2.3.1.5 If the immersion SUit IS La be worn 10 conjunctIOn with a lifejacket, the lifejacket shall be worn over the immersion suit. A person wearing such an immersion suit shall be able to don a lifejacke\ without assistance. 2.3.2 Thermal performance requirements for immersion suits 2.3.2 .1 An immerSion SUIt made ofmatenal which has no mhe rent msulation shall be .1 marked with instructlOns that it must be worn in conj un ction \vith warm clothmg; and .2 so constructed that, when worn m conjunctIOn with warm c1othlllg , and with a llfeJacket if the immerSIOn suit IS to be worn with a lifejacket, the immersion suit continues Lo provide sufficient thermal protection, following one j ump by the wearer into the water from a height of 4 .5 m, to ensure that when it is \vom for a period of lh in calm circulating water at a temperature of 5 ~C, the wearer’s body core temperature does not fall more than 2 e e 2.3.2.2 An immersion SUit made of material with inherent insulatlOn , when worn either on its 0\11 or wIth a lifejacket, if the immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction With a lifejacket, shall provide the wearer with sufficient thermal insulat io n, following one jump into the water from a height of 4.5 m, to ensure that the wearer’s body core temperature does not fall mo re than 2°e after a period of 6 h immersion in calm circulating water at a temperature of between oce and 2°e RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 10- 23 3 Buoyancy requirements A person III fresh waler weanng either an Immersion suit or an Immer SIO n S UII \1 th a hfejackel, sh all be able to tum from a face- do\n 1 0 a face-up position III not more than 5 s. 2.4 Anti-exposure suits 24. 1 General requirements for anti-exposure suits 2.4. 1.1 The anti-exposure S Uit shall be constructed with waterproof materials such that I t: . 1 provides Inherent buoyancy of at least 70 N: .2 IS made of matenal which reduces the fISk o f heat stress dunng rescue and evacuatIOn operat io ns: 3 covers the whole body Wi th the exception of the head and hands and, where the Administrat IOn so perm its , feet: gloves and a hood sha ll be provided in such a manner as to remmn avm lable for use w ll h the anll-e xp osure sU llS . 4 can be unpacked and donned without assistance Within 2 min; .5 does not su sl am bummg or contmue melting after bemg totally en ve loped m a flre for a pcnod of2 s, 6 is equipped \‘Ith a pocket for a ponable VHF telephone; and 7 has a lateral fie ld of”lsion of at least 120Q . 2.4.1 .2 An anti-exposure SU II which also complies with the requlfemenls of section 2.2 may be clasSified as a hf e ja c ket 2.4.1.3 An anti-exposure SUl I shall permillhe person wennng It. to .1 chmb up and do\n a vertical la dder of at least 5 m in length: 2 Jump fr om a height of not less than 4 5 m inl o th e waler w it h feet !“ir sl, without da maging or dlslodgmg t he su i l, or bemg In j ured, .3 SWI m through the water at least 25 m and board a surviv al craft . .4 don a lif eJacl.;e t without assistance; and 5 ·perform all dutIes associated With abandonment, assist others and operate a re sc ue boat 2.4. 1 .4 An anti-exposure suit shall be fitted Wi th a light complymg with the reqUirements of paragraph 2 2 3 and the whi stle prescribed by paragraph 2,2. 1 .8 24,2 Thermal p erfor mance requirements for anti-exposure suits 242 . 1 An anti-exposure suit s haU · RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• II - . I If made of material which has no Inherent insulation, be marked with mstructions that it must be worn in conjunction with warm clothmg. and 2 be so constructed, that when worn as marked, the suit continues to prm’lde sufficient thennal protectlOn follo\vmg one jump into the water which totally submerges the \vearer and shall ensure that when it is worn in calm circulating water at a temperature of 5 °C. the wearer’s body core temperature does not fall a1 a rate of more than 1 5 ~C per hour, after the first 05 h 2.4.3 Stability requirements A person in fresh water wearmg an anti-exposure suit complying with the reqUirements of this section shall be able to tum from a face- dO\TI to a face-up posiUon In not more than 5 s and shall be stable face-up The suit shall have no tendency to tum the wearer face-down in moderate sea condition. 2.5 Thermal protective aids 2 . 5.1 A thennal protective atd shall be made of \vaterproof matenal having a thermal conductance of not more than 7, 800 WJ(m : K) and shall be so constructed that, v. ·hen used 10 enclose a person, it shall reduce both the convective and evaporative heat loss from the weart‘“r ‘s body. 2S2 The thermal protecti ve aid shall .1 cover the whole body of persons of all si zes \-eanng a hfejacket With the exception of the face . Hands shall also be covered unless permanently attached gloves are provided; .2 be capable of bemg unpacked and easily donned without assistance in a surVival craft or rescue boat, and .3 permit the wearer to remove it in the water m n01 more than 2 min, if it impairs ability to s\-im 2.5 .3 The thermal protective aid shall function properly throughout an air temperature range _30°C to +20°C . CHAPTER III - VISUAL SIGNALS 3.1 Rocket parachute nares 3. 1. I The rocket parachute flare shall· . I be contamed m a water-resistant casing, .2 have brief instructions or diagrams clearly il lustrating the use of the rocket parachute flare printed on its casing; 3 have integral means of ignition; and .4 be so deSIgned as not to cause discomfort to the person holding the casing when used in accordance with t he manufacturer’S operatmg instructions RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 12 - 3.1 2 The rocket shall , when fired vertically, reach an altitude of not less than 300 m At or near the top of lIs trajectory, the rocket shall eject a parachute Oare , which shall: . I bum with a bnght red colour: .2 bum uniformly wIth an average luminous intensity of not less than 30,000 cd, .3 have a burning period of not less than 40 s; 4 have a rate of descent of not more than 5 mls; and 5 not damage Its parachute or attachments while burning 3,2 Hand flal’es 3.2 1 The hand nare shall” be contained in a water-resistant casmg, 2 have brief instructIOns or diagrams clearly illustratmg the use of the hand flare printed on Its casmg; 3 have a self-contamed means oflgmtlOn, and 4 be so designed as not to cause discomfort to the person holding the casing and not endanger the sUf’!val cran by bumlOg or glO\ving resIdues when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating mstructlons 3.2 2 The hand flare sha ll. . 1 bum WIth a bnght red colour, .2 bum uniformly w!th an average lummous intenSity of not less than 15,000 cd; 3 ha’e a burning period of not less than 110m: and 4 contmue to bum after having been Immersed for a penod of lOs Wlder 100 mm of water 3.3 Buoyant smoke signals 3.3.1 The buoyant smoke signal shall .1 be contamed In a water-reSistant casmg, 2 not IgOite explosively when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s operatmg instructlons: and 3 have brief instructiOns or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the buoyant smoke signal printed on its casing RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 13 ” 3. 32 The buoyant smoke sIgnal shall: .1 emit smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform rate for a period of not less than 3 min when floating in calm water, .2 not emit any flame dunng the entire smoke emission time; .3 not be swamped in a seaway; and .4 contmue to emit smoke “.·hen submerged in water for a period of}O sunder 100 mm of \vater CHAPTER IV - SURVIVAL CRAFT 4.1 General requirements for liferafts 4.1.1 Construction of Iiferafts 4. 1.1. 1 Every Iiferaft shall be so constructed as to be capable of\vithstanding exposure for 30 days afloat In all sea conditions 4. 1.1 .2 The liferaft shall be so constructed that when it IS dropped into the water from a height of 18 m, the liferaft and its equipment will operate satisfactori ly . If the liferaft is to be stowed at a height of more than 18 m abo”Ve the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, it shall be of a type which has been satisfactorily drop-tested from at least that height 4.1.1.3 The floating liferaft shall be capable of \vithstanding repeated jumps on to it from a heIght of at least 4.5 m above its floor both with and without the canopy erected. 4.1.1.4 The liferaft and its fittings shall be so constructed as to enable it to be towed at a speed of3 knots in calm water when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment and with one of its sea-anchors streamed 4.1.1.5 The Iiferaft shall have a canopy to protect the occupants from exposure which is automatically set in place when the liferaft is launched and waterborne The canopy shall comply with the following: .1 it shall provide insulation against heat and cold by means of either two layers of material separated by an air gap or other equally efficient means Means shall be provided to prevent accumulation of water in the air gap; 2 its intenor shall be of a colour that does not cause discomfort to the occupants; .3 each entrance shall be clearly indIcated and be provided With efficient adjustable closing arrangements which can be easily and qUickly opened by persons clothed in immersion suits from inside and outside, and closed from inside, the Iiferaft so as to permit ventilation but exclude seawater, wind and cold . Liferafts accommodating more than eight persons shall have at least two diametrically opposite entrances; .4 it shall admit sufficient rur for the occupants at all times, even with the entrances closed; .5 it shall be provided with at least one vie,ving port; RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

~ 14 - 6 It shall be provided with means for collecting ram water; .7 It shall be provided \vl th means to mount a survival craft radar transponder at a height of at least I m above t he sea, and .8 It sha ll have suffiCient headroom fo r Sltltng occupants un de r a ll pans of the canopy. 4 1 2 Minimum ca rrying cap a ci ty and ma ss of lifcraft s 4.1.2. 1 No hferafi shall be ap proved which has a carrying capacity ofles s than six persons calculated In accordance wi th Ihe requi r emenl s of paragraph 4.2 .3 or 4 3 3, as appropriate . 4 . 122 Unless the hferafi is to be launched by an approved launchmg apphance complymg With the reqm rements of se ction (, I or IS not required to be stowcd in a position providmg for easy side-to-side transfer, the total mass of the hferafi, Its con lamer and Its eqUl pment shall not be more than 185 kg. 4 1 3 Lif era ft fittin gs 4. 1.3 I Lifelines shall be securely beckcted around the mSlde and outs id e of th e liferaft 4 I 3 2 The Iifera fi shall be fitted \v 1l h an effiCient painter of length cqualto not tess [han 10m plus the dIstan ce fr om the stowed pOSi tion to the \vaterline in the li ghtest seagoing condihon or 15 m whichever is the greater The breaking strength of the pamter systcm, mcluding It s means of attachment to the liferaft, except the weak Imk required by paragraph 4. 1 6, shall be not less than 15 kN for llfe rafts permitted to accommodate m or e than 25 persons, not less than 10 kN for Ii fe rafts permlned 1 0 accommodate 9 to 25 persons and n ot less than 7 5 kN for any other hferaft. 41.33 A manually controlled lam p shan be Htted to the top of the hf erafi canopy. The li ght shall be white and be capable of operat in g continuou sly for at least 12 h With a lumLholis inten Sity of not less than 4.3 cd in all dIrections of the upper he m Isp here. However. if the light is a flashing light It sha ll flash at a rate of not le ss than 50 flashes and not more than 70 fl ashes per mmute for the 12 h operatmg period Wit h an e qUI valent effecllve IU IllIll OU S intenslly The la mp sh al l hg ht automa ll cally when th e cano py IS erected Batt er ies sha ll be of a type th at does not deten orate due to dampness or humidity ill the stowed hferaft 4. 1 3 4 A manually co ntrolled lamp sha ll be liued in Side the hferafl capable of co ntinuous operation for a period of at least 12 h It shallltght a utomatically when the canopy IS e rected and be of sufficient in tensi ty to permit read mg of sun·ival and eqUI pment instructions Sa Ue nes shal l be of a type thai does not deteriorate due to damp or humidity 10 the stowed h fe raft, 4 1 4 Davit-Ia unrhed life ra ft s 4. 1.4. 1 In addition to the above reqUIrements, a hferaft for use with an approved launching appliance shall: when the liferafi is l oa ded With ItS fu ll complement of persons an d eqUipment, be capable of withstandmg a lateral impact agwnst the ship’s Side at an impact vel OC i ty of not less than 3.5 mls and also a drop mto the waler from a heIght of not less than 3 m WithO Ut damage [hat \vill affect ItS fun c tIOn: and 2 be provided WIth means f or bnnglOg the hferaft alongside the em barka tt on deck and hold in g It securely d un ng embarkallon. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 15 - 4.1.4.2 Eve ry passenger ship davit~launched [Ireran shall be so arranged that it can be rapidly boarded by its futl complement of persons 4.1.4 3 Every cargo ship davit ~ launched hferafi shall be so arranged that It can be boarded by its full complement of persons in n01 more than 3 ffi m fro m the li me the instruction to board is given. 4 1.5 Equipment 4,1 .5. 1 The normal equipment of eve r)’ hferaft shall consist of .1 one buoyant rescue quoit, attached to not less than 30 m of buo)‘ant Ime: .2 one knife of th e non folding type having a buoyant han dl e and lanyard a tt ached and stowed in a pocket on the exterior of the canopy near th e pomt at which the prunter IS attach ed to th e hfera[\ In additIOn. a llfera[\ which is permitted to accommodate 13 persons or more shall be provided with a second kmfe which need not be of the nonfolding type; .3 fo r a hferaft which is permitted to accommodate n ot m ore than 12 persons, one buoyant bailer For a liferaft which IS permitted to accommodate 13 pe rsons or mor e, two buoyant bailers; .4 two sponges, .5 Iwo se a-anch ors each with a shock resistant ha\ser and tr ipping line If fitted , one being s pare and the other permanen tl y attached 10 the hf eraft in such a way that when the liferafi mflates or IS waterborne it Wi ll ca use th e Iiferaft to lie onenl ed to the wind in the most stable manner. The strength of each sea-anchor and its hawser and tnppmg hne if fitte d shall be adequate in all sea conditions . The sea-anchors sha ll have means to prevent tWisting of the hne and sha ll be of a type which is unlikely to lum Inside out between Its shroud lines. The sea-anchor permanen tl y attached to daVit-launched Jiferafts and li fera ft s fi ne d on passenger shi ps shall be arranged for manual deployment on ly. All other liferafts are to have the sea-anchor deployed automatically when the liferaft inflates, .6 [\VO buoyant paddles; .7 three 1m-openers and a pair of SCisso rs Safety kniVes con tam ing special tin-opener blades are sa t is fa ctory for this reqUirement, .8 one first-aid ou tfit in a waterpr oof case capable of bemg closed ti g htl y afier use; .9 one whis tl e or equivalent sound Signal, ,10 four rocket parachute flares complymg with the requireme nt s of sec ti on 3. 1; . 11 six hand flares complying \· it h the requirements of section 3.2; 12 two buoyant smoke signals complying with the requirements ofsecll on 3.3; .13 one waterproof electric torch su it able for Morse Signalling together wi th one spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a wat er proof contruner, RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 16 - 14 an efficient radar reflector, unl ess a survival craft radar transponder is stowed m th e liferafi. 15 onc dayhght signalling mUTor \lth instructIOns on Its use fo r signalling to ships and aircraft; 16 one copy of the life-saving signals referred to In regulatIOn VII 6 on a waterproof card or In a waterproof container, 17 one set orris /li ng tackle, 18 a food rallon totalling not less than 10.000 kJ for each person the hferaft IS permitted to accommodate. These ratIOns should be palatable, edible throughout the recommended shelf life, and packed III a manner which can be readily divided nnd easily opened The rat io ns shall be kept m ai rhght packagmg and be slowed In a watertight contamer; 19 watcrtlght recep ta cles contaming a tolal of I 5 I of fresh water for each person the liferafl IS pe rrnl\1ed \0 Dccommodate, of which either () 5 I per person ma y be replaced by a de-sahmg apparatus capable of prodUCing an equal amowlI of fre sh water In 2 days or 1 / per person may be replaced by a manua ll y powered reverse osmosis desalinator, as descnbed In paragraph ” 4.7 5. capable of producmg an equal amou nt of fresh water in 2 da ys, 20 one rustproof graduated dnnkmg vesseL 21 anti-seasickness medicine sufficient for at least 48 h and one seasickness bag for each person the liferaft IS permItted to accommodate; .22 IIl structlons on how to surVive, 23 instructIOns for Immediate actIOn . and 24 thermal protectl’c aids complymg \vith the requirements of section 2.5 sufficient for 10% o f the number of persons the hferaflls permitted to accommodate or two, whichever is the greater 4 I 5 2 The m:lrking required by paragraphs 4 2 6 3 5 and 4 3 6.7 on hferafis equipped 111 accordance W i th paragraph 4. 1 5 1 sh all be ~S OLAS A PACK” 111 block capitals of the Roman alphabet 4 1 5 3 In the case of passenger ships engaged on sho rt mtema ll onal voyages o r such a nature and d urat JO n that, in the opinion of Ihe Adm ml stra tlOn , not al l the items spec ifi ed in paragraph 4.1.5. 1 are necessary. th e Adm lnlstralion may allow the liferafts carned on any such sh Ips to be provIded with the equipment speCIfied III paragraphs 4 I 5 l it o 4. 1. 51.6 mclusl;e, 4.1.5. 1 8, 4. 1.5 . 1. 9, 4. 1.5.1.13 to 4 1 5 1 16 InclUSIVC and 4.1.5 .1 21 to 4 1.5 1.24 1I1c1ush ‘e and one half of the eqUipment speCified m paragraphs 4. 1.5 .1 10 to 4 1.5 . 1.12 1I1c1uslve . The markmg reqUIred by paragraphs 4 2.6.3 5 and 4.3.6.7 on such hferafts sh all bc “SOLAS B PACK” in block capitals ofthc Roman alphabct 4 1.5.4 Where appropnate the eqUipme nt shall be stowed 111 a cont ai ner which, if It IS not an integral part of, or permanently attached to , the hferaft, shall be stowed and secured IIlsidc the liferaft and be capable of floating 111 watcr fo r at least 30 min Without damage to It S contents RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 17 - 4 I 6 Float-free arrangements for liferafts 4.1.6.1 Painter system The Iiferaft painter system shall provide a connection between the ship and the liferaft and shaH be so arranged as to ensure that the liferaft when released and, in the case of an inflatable liferaft, inflated is not dragged under by the sinkmg ship, 4. 1.6 .2 Weak link If a weak link is used In the float · free arrangement, it shall . 1 not be broken by the force required to pull the pamler from the hferaft container, 2 if applicable. be of suffiCIent strength to penmt the mflation of the liferaft, and .3 break under a stram of2 2 ± 0 .4 kN 4.1 6.3 Hydrostatic release units If a hydrostatic release unit IS used m the floal-free ar rangements, It shall: be constructed of compatible malenals so as to prevent malfunction of the unit Ga lvanizlOg or other forms of metallic coating on parts of the hydrostatic release unit shall not be accepted; 2 automatically release the liferaft at a depth of not more than 4 m, 3 have drains to prevent the accumulation of ,vater in the hydrostatic chamber \vhen the un{ is in its normal position; 4 be so constructed as to prevent release when seas wash over the unit; .5 be permanently marked on its exterior with its type and senal number; 6 be permanently marked on the unit or identification plate securely attached to the unit, with the date of manufacture, type and serial number and whether the unit is suitable for use with a liferaft WIth a capaCIty of more than 25 persons; .7 be such that each part connected to the painter system has a strength of not less than that required for the pa inter; and .8 if disposable, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph 4 .1.6.3.6 he marked ,vith a means of detennining its dale of expiry. 4.2 InOatable liferafts 4.2 1 Inflatable liferafts shall comply ‘lith the reqUIrements of section 4.1 and, in addition, shall comply with the requirements of this section. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• I R - 42 2 Constmction of innatabJe Iifel’arts 4 2 2 I The moon buoyancy chamber sha ll be d iv ided mto not less than two separate compartments, each i nn at~d Ih rough a nonret um infl ation ‘nl re on each compartment The buoyan cy chambers sha ll be so ar ranged that. In t he ere nt o f anyo ne of the com panm ents bemg damaged or fm hn g 10 mflate, the mlact co mparLments sh all be able to support, ,vllh pOSi ti ve freeboard ov er the hfer an ‘s entire periphery, the number of persons which the liferan IS permitted to accommodat e, each haymg a mass of 75 kg and seated in thei r n or mal pOSition s 42 .2 2 The floo r of the hferaft shall be waterproof and shall be capable of bemg sufficiently msulated agamsl co ld either by means o f one or more compartme nt s that the occupants can IOn ate, or which mfl ate a lil omahc Olll y and can be de fla ted and re mfl ated by the occupan ts : or 2 by other equally effiC ient means not dependent on inflation. 4 2 2 3 Th e hf erafl sha ll be capable of bemg mfl aled by one person. The Ii[era!\ shall be mflaled with a non-toxic gas. In flation sha ll be completed \“lthin a pen od of 1 min at an ambient temperature of bet\ cen 18”C and 20 “C and WI th in apenod o f3 mm at rut ambJentlemperaturc of -30 ~ C After m flatlOn the Iifera!\ shall mamtam I ts fo rm when loaded Wllh It s full complement of persons and equipment 42 2’” Each mflatable compartment sh all be capable o f withstandmg a pressure equ al to at least 3 ti mes the working pressure and sha ll be prevented from reac hin g a pressure exceed ing t Wi ce the workmg pressure e ll her by means of r el ief rah’es or by a li mI ted gas sup pl y Me ans sha ll be pr o\ ’ ld ed fo r litting th e tOPPlllg-up pump or bellows reqUired by paragraph 4.2 9 1 2 so th at the workmg pressure can be mmntmncd 4 2 3 Carrying capacity of inflatable Iifel’afts The number ofpc rs ons which a lirera ft shall be permitted to accornmodate sha ll be eq ual to th e lesser of: the greatest whole number o btoonl!d by dm dm£ by 0. 0% the volume, measured m cubic met res of the main buoyancy tubes (w hI ch fo r th is purpose shal l rncl ude neH her th e arches nor the thwans . If fitted) when inn ated, or 2 the great est wh ole number obtamcd by di”lding by 0372 the mner hon7.0u tal cross-sectional area of the hferaft measured m square metres (\vhlch for till S purpose may mclude the th\ art or thwarts, If fitted) measured to the mnermost edge of th e buoyancy tubes: or .3 the number o f persons ha”mg an a, ‘erage mass o f 75 kg. a ll wearmg either immersion suils and IifeJ ackets or, m the case of da\ ‘lt-la un ched h ferafts, Iifejackets, that can be seated with suffiCient com fort and headroom Wi t ho ut in terfering wit h the opera ti on of any of th e liferaft’s eq uipment 42.4 Access into inflatabl e iifcl’sfts 42.4 . I At least one entrance shall be fiued wlih a seml-ngld board in g ramp, capable of supporting a person \v eig hi ng 100 kg, to enable persons to board the l if eraft from the sea The boarding ramp shall be so arranged as to pre re nt sig nli icOOH deflation of the lIferaft If the ramp IS da maged In the case o fa dav it - launched h fe raIl ha v in g more th an one entrance, the boardmg ramp sh all be fitted at the entrance oppO S it e the bowsmg lines and embarkatIOn fa clllt Jes. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 19 - 4.2.4 2 Entrances not provided with a boardmg ramp shall have a boarding ladder, the lowest step of which shall be situated not less than 0.4 m below the hferaft’s light \yaterhne. 42.4,3 There shaH be means Inside the \iferall. to asS i St persons to puH themselves mto the Jiferafl from the ladder. 425 Stability of in Datable Iiferafts 42.5.1 Every mnatable !trerall. shall be so constructed that, when fully mOated and floatmg Wllh the canopy uppermost, It ]S stable m a sea\’ ay 4. 25 .2 The stability of the hferaft “hen in the imerted position shall be such that 11 can be nghted in a sea\vay and in calm water by one person 4.2 , 53 The stability of the hferaft when loaded With I tS fun complement of persons and eqUIpment shall be such that II can be towed at speeds of up to 3 knots in calm waLer. 4.2.5 4 The hfer all. shall be fitted with water pockets complymg with the following requirements: . 1 the water pockets shaH be of a highly visible colour . .2 the deSign shall be such that the pocl..ets Jill to at least 60% of theIr capacity within 25 s of deployment, 3 the pockets shall have an aggregate capacity of at least 220 I for hferafts up to 10 persons. 4 the pockets for hferafts certified to carry more than 10 persons shall have an aggregate capacIty of not less than 20 N I, where N == number of persons carried; and 5 the pockets shall be positioned symmetrically round the circumference of the hferaft. Means shall be provIded to enable air to readIly escape from underneath the hferafl 4.2.6 Containers for inflatable liferafts 4,2 ,6. 1 The liferaft shall be packed in a conlamer that is: so constructed as to withstand hard wear under condItIons encountered at sea. 2 of sufficient inherent buoyancy, when packed WIth the !iferafi and its eqUIpment, 10 pull the painter from within and to operate the inflation mechanism shou ld the ship sink, and .3 as far as practicable watertight, except for drain holes in the contamer bottom 4 2.6.2 The liferafi shall be packed m Its conlamer In such a way as to ensure, as far as possible, that the waterborne bferaft inflates In an upright positIOn on breaking free from its container. 4 2 ,6.3 The container shall be marked with . . 1 maker’s name or trade mark, 2 serial number, RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 20- 3 name of appr O’l ng author it y and the number of persons II IS permitted 10 carry. 4 SOLAS . 5 type of emergency pack enclosed . 6 dale \hen last s ernced, .7 length of pamter: .8 rno.x!!num perml U ed heIght o[sto\age above \aterlme (d epe ndm g on drop-test heIght and length ofpa lllter). and 9 launchmg instructIOns 4 27 Markin gs on inflatable Iirerafts 4. Z.7 I The !iferan sha ll be marked \ith maler’s name or trade mar ”- 2 sena l number. 3 date of manuf acture (m onth and year) . . -1 name of appronng authont~, 5 Ilame and place of serYlcing station where 1\ was last sern ced; and . r, number of persons It IS permitted to accommodate over each en tr ance III cha ra cters not Jess than 100 mm 10 height of a colour contrastmg With that of the llfemft .. 272 Pr o”lSlOn shall be made for markIng each hferaft Wllh the name and pon of regIStry of the ship to which ill s to be fitted. III such a for m that the slup IdentJiicatlOn can be changed at any time WIth ou t ope ning the contamer -I . 2.X D:wil-Iaunched innatable lirerafts .. 2 8 I In ad diti on to co mplymg mth the abO’c req wr eme nls. a hfemO for use \“1Ih an appro”cd laWlc hmg appliance sha ll , when suspended fro m Its hftmg hook or bndle . withstand a l oa d of” -I tllnes the mass of its full complement of persons and eqUIpment. at an ambient temperature and a stabilized bferaft temperature of 20 ± 3 ~ C Wllh all reli ef valves 1ll 0pera\l”e. and 2 I. J times the mass of ils full complement of persons and eqUIpment at an ambient temperatu re and a stabllu:ed II[eraft temperatu re of -30 ” e \ \lh aU relJefvalYes operative -128 .2 Rigid contamers for IJfcrafis to be launched b~ a launchm£ app!1ance shall be so secured t hat the contamer or parts of It arc prevented from fa lling into the sea during and .:tfter mOatlon and Jaunchmg of the con tamed bferaft RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 21 - 4,2 9 Additional equipment for innatable liferafts 4.29 , 1 In additIOn to the eqUIpment requued by paragraph 4 1 5. every mOatable hferaft shall be provided with’ one repalf outfit for repamng punctures in buoyancy compartments , and 2 one topping-up pump or bellows 4 2 9 2 The knives reqUIred by paragraph 4 I 5 I 2 shall be safety knives, and the tin-openers and SCissors reqUIred by paragraph 4 I 5 I 7 shall be of the safety type 4.3 Rigid liferafts 43 1 Rigid hferafts shall comply wIth the reqUIrements of sectIOn 4 I and, m addition. shall comply ,vith the requirements of this sec]on 4,3 .2 Construction of rigid liferaCts 4 ,3.2.1 The buoyancy of the hferaft shall be pronded by appro\ ed mherently buoyant matenal placed as near as possible to the penphery of the hferaft The buoyant ma1erlal shall be fire-retardant or be protected by a fire-retardant covenng 4.3.2.2 The floor of the hferaft shall prevent the ingress of water and shall effectn’ ely support the occ up ants out of the water and insulate them from cold 4.3.3 Carrying capacity of rigid IiferaCts The ntunber of persons which a liferaft shall be permitted 10 accommodate shall be equal to the lesser of the greatest whole number obtamed by dIvidmg by 0,096 the volume, measured m cubic metres, of the buoyancy matenal muillplied by a factor of I mmus the specific gra’l1)’ of that materiaL or .2 the greatest whole number obtamed by dmdmg by 0 372 the honzontal cross-sectIOnal area of the Ooor of the hferaft measured in square metres. or 3 the number of persons havmg an av erage mass of 75 kg , all wearing immerSIOn suits and lifejackels, that can be seated with sufficient comfort and headroom without mterfering With the operatIon of any of t he hferaft’s equipment. 4 ,3.4 Access into rigid liferafts 4.3.4. 1 At least one entrance shall be fitted \“Ilh a ngid boarding ramp to enable persons to board the hferaft from the sea. In the case of a davlt-Iaunched hferaft having more than one entrance, the boarding ramp shall be fitted at the entrance opposite to the bowsing and embarkation facilities 4.3.4.2 Entrances not provided WIth a boarding ramp shall ha,‘e a boarding ladder, the lowest step of which shall be situated not less than OA m below the hferaft’s hght waterline. 43,43 There shall be means mSlde the hferaft to assist persons to pulllhemseJ”es into the liferaft from the ladder, RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 22 - 4 ) 5 Stability of li gid lif crafts 4 3 5 I Unless the Il feraO is capable of operating safely whichever way up It is nanlmg. ils strength and stabi l ity shall be such th at It IS e ither s~lr -nghtln g or can be readdy nghled in a seaway and m calm water by one person 4.3.5.2 Th e s La bili l ~ o r a hf eraft ,\he n loaded m th Its f ull complement of persons and eqUIpmen t shall be suc h that it eun be towed at speeds of up 10 3 knots In calm water 43 _6 Marking s on rigid Iirel” afts The hferan shall be marked W I th name and port of registry of the ship to \ hleh l\ belongs. 2 maker’s name or trade ma r k. 3 senal n um ber . .4 name o f a ppronng a uthOrity. 5 numbe r of persons It IS permitted to accommodate over each en tr ance In characters not less t han 100 mm In heigh! ora colour con lr aslmg With that oflhe hfcraft, (, SOlAS . 7 Iype of emergen cy pack en closed , 8 leng th ofpallller, 9 ma”;lm um permitled heighl of slo” age abO\ e “alerline (drop-lest heJght), and 10 launching In Slr ucliOns 4 3 7 Davit-laun ched rigid li fer’ arts In a dd i ti on to t he nbov e r eqUl r t!mc nl s, a ng ld lifcran for use wl lh an appro”ed launc hin g appliance sh all, when suspended from 115 linmg hook or bndle. wuhst and a load of 4 tim es the mass of il S f ull complem en t of persons and equipment 4.4 Gen era l requirements for lifcbonts 4 <1 I Cons tru c ti on of lif eboats 4.4. I I All lifeboats shall be properly constructed and sh all be of such form and proportions t hat they ha ve ample st ab il ity in a se away and su ffi c 1en t freeboard when loaded wilh th eir fu ll complement of persons and equipment Al l hfebo at s shall hn’ e ngld hulls and shall be capable of m ai nt a min g p os it 1ve s tab i lity when In an upnght position in calm water and lo ad ed W ith th eir full com pl ement of persons and eqUipm e nt and ho l ed in anyo ne loca tIO n be lo w th e ,,,aterline. assumlllg no l oss of buoyancy matenal and no other damage 4 <1 12 Each iJfcboat shall be filted \‘lth a certificate of npprovnl, en dorsed by the Admmis tratlOn , conta 1l1 11l g at l eas t th e followmg Items RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

manufacturer’s name and address; lifeboat model and senal number; month and year of manufacture; number of persons the lifeboat IS appro,‘ed to carry, and the approval mformalion reqUired under paragraph I 22.9 . The certif):ing organizalion shall pronde the hfeboat with a certificate of approval ,,,hICh, 10 addition to the above items, specifies number of the certlficale of approvaL material of hull construction, m such detml as to ensure that compatibility problems 10 repmr should not occur, total mass fuBy eqUipped and fully manned. and statement of appro va! as to sectIOns 4 5, 4 6, 4.7, 4.8 or 4.9. 4.4.1.3 AU lifeboats shall be of suffiCient strength to enable them to be safely launched mto the water “hen loaded with their fu l! complement of persons and equipment and 2 be capable of bemg launched and towed when the ship is making headway at a speed of 5 knots in calm water 4.4.1 A Hulls and ngid covers shall be fire-retardant or non-combustible. 44.1 .5 Seating shall be proVided on thwarts, benches or fixed chairs ,vhich are constructed so as to be capable of supporting: .1 a statlC load equivalent to the number of persons each weighmg 100 kg for which spaces are provided in comphance With the req UIr ements of paragraph 4.4.2.2.2, 2 a load of 10 0 kg in any single seat location when a lifeboat to be launched by falls is dropped mto the water from a height of at least 3 01; and 3 a load of 100 kg in any single seat location \vhen a free-fall lifeboat is launched from a height of at least 1.3 times its free-fall certification height. 4.4.1 .6 Except for free-fall lifeboats, each lifeboat to be launched by falls shall be of sufficient strength to withstand a load, without residual deflection on removal of that load: .1 in the case of boats WIth metal hulls, I 25 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment: or .2 in the case of other boats, twice the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 2-1- 4.4. 1.7 Except for free -fall ltfeboats. each iJfeboat to be latUlched by falls shall be of su ffi cIent strength to \lthstand. when loaded \i th I ts full co mp le ment of persons and eqUi pment and wi t h, where apphca bl e. skates or fe nders 111 posi tIO n. a lateral Impact agamst th e ship’s side at an impact veloci ty of at least 3 5 mls and also a drop 111 \0 the na\er from a height of at least 3 m 4 4 I K The vertical distance bet\ een the noor surface and I he mtenor of the enclosure or c an opy over 50% of the noor area shall be. no t less than 13m for a hfeboat permItted to accommoda te mne persons or l ess~ .2 not less than 1.7 m for a hf eboat permuted \0 accommodate 24 persons or more; and 3 not less Ihan the distance as deteT mmed by linear mterpola \J on between 1.3 m and 1 7 m for a !tfeboat pernulled 1 0 accommodate between nme and 24 persons 442 Carrying capacity of lifebo ats 4 -I 2 1 No !t fe boat shall be approl’cd to accommodate marc than 150 persons. 4 422 The number of persons which a lifeboat to be Iawlchcd by falls sha ll be pefllll tt ed to accommodate shall be equal to the lesser of . 1 th e number o f persons hanng an arerage mass of 75 kg, all wearmg Iife JRc kels. thai can be sealed In a no rm al pOSI ti on \ It houl in te rfer in g WIt h the means o f propulsion or the ope ra ti on of any of th e lifeboat’s eqUipmen t; or 2 the number of spaces th at can be pT onded on the sea tm g arrangements In accordance With fi gure I. The shapes may be overlapped as ShO \l1 , provided footrests are filled and there IS sufficient room for lc£s and the ve rlicnl separation between th e upper and lower seaL IS not less than 350 mm RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 25 - 4.4.23 Each seating poslli on shall be clearly mdlcated in the lireboat 44 .3 Access into lif eboats 4.4 .3. 1 Every passenger shIp lifeboat shall be so arranged that It ean be rapIdly boarded by Its Cull comple ment of pe rsons RapId disembarkat IO n shall al so be possIble 44 .3.2 Every cargo shIp IiCeboat shall be so arranged that it can be boarded by liS full complement of persons m not more than 3 mm from the time the instruction to board is given Rapid disembar ka tion shall also be possible 4 4 3 3 L ifeboats shall have a boardmg ladder that can bl! used at any boarding entrance of the hfeboat to enable persons in the water to boa rd the lifeboat The l o\es\ st ep o f the ladde r sha ll be not less than 04 m below the lifeboat’s light waterline 4 4.3 4 The lifeboat shall be so arranged that helpless p eo pl e can be brought on board either from the sea or on stretchers 4.43.5 All surfaces on which persons might wal.. shall ha\e a non-skid fimsh . 4.4 4 Lifeboat buoyancy All lifeboats sh all have Inhe rent buoyancy or shall be lilled \lth mheJeJ1tly buoyant material which shall nO I be adversely a[fected by seawate r, 01 1 or 01 1 pro duct s, suffic!ent to n oat the hfeboat \;t h all its eq u ipme nt on board when nooded and open to the sea Addi ti onal inherently buoyant maleriaL equal to 280 N of buoyant force per person shall be provided fo r the number of persons the hfeboatls perm itted to accommodate Buoyant malenal , unless in addition 1 0 that required ab ove , shall not be installed external to the hull of the li feboat. 4.4.5 Lifeboat freeboard and stability 4.4 .5 .1 Ali lifeboats shall be stable and have a poslli\e GM value when loaded with 50% of the number of persons the lifeboat IS perrrutted to accommod a te m theIr normal positions to o ne side of Ihe cen treline 4.4. 5 2 Under the condition o floadmg m paragraph 4.4 5 I . . 1 each hfeboat with SIde openings near the gunwale shall have a freeboard , measured Crom the waterline to the lowest opening through \hich the hfeboat may become nooded, of at least 1 5% of the lifeboat’s length or 100 mm, whlchever is the greater, and 2 each hfeboat without side openmgs n ea r Ihe gunwale shall not exceed an angle of heel of 20 0 and shall have a freeb oard, measured from the waterline to the lowest opening t hrough which the lifeboat may become n oo ded, of at least 1.5% of the lifeboat’s length o r 1 00 mm which ever is the greater 4 4.6 Lifeboat propul sion 4.4 .6 1 Every lifeboat shall be powered by a compression IgrutlOn engme. No engine shaH be used for any liCeboat if its fuel has a flashpoint of 43’C or less (closed cup test) 4.4 .6.2 The engine shall be provided with eIther a manual startmg system, or a power starting system with two independent r ec hnr gea ble energy sources Any necessary starting aids shall also be prOVIded. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 26 - The englile star tin g sys te ms and startmg md s sh all stan the engme flI an ambient temperature of -lS “C Within 2 m in or commencmg th e start procedure un less. In th e opinion of the Admlnlstrallon ha ‘lng regard to the particular voyages In which the ship ca rr ymg the li feboat IS constMtly engaged, a d lfT erent temperature IS approp na te The sta rtm g syslems shall not be Imp eded by the engme casmg. seating or other obstruc ti ons 446 .3 T he engtne shall be capable of operatmg for not le ss than 5 mm after starting from co ld ,vilh the hfcboal oul of the water. ~ 4 6.4 The engme sha ll be capa ble of operattng when the hfeboat is nooded up to the ccntrehne oflhe cran ks haft 4.4. 65 The propeller sh aftmg sha ll be so arranged that the propeller can be di sengaged from th e engine. Pro”lsion sha ll be made for ahead and astern propulsion of the li feboat. 44 .6.6 The exha us t pipe shall be so arranged as to pr e\ ‘ent wfll er fr om ent en ng the engme in nonnal opera ti on 4 4 6 7 A ll hf eboats sha ll be dcslgned With due rega rd to Ihc sa fe ty o f persons m the water and to the P OSS lb lh ty o f damage 10 the prop ul s IO n system by noatmg deb ri S 4 .4 6 M The sp c:ed of a h fe boat \hen procce dm g a he ad m ca ir n \ater. when loaded Wi th I ts f ull complement of persons and eq UI pment and \llh al l engme-po\‘ered amall ary equipment III oper atiOn, sha ll be at least 6 kn ols and at least 2 knots when towing a 25-person hf era ft loaded Wi th its full complement of persons and eqUipment or Its eqUivalent SuffiCient fu el , suitable for use th roughout lhe temperature range expected III the area 10 which the ship operates, sh all be pro’lded to run the fuUy loaded IIfeboal at (, kno ts for a peflod of nol less th an 24 h … 4 6 9 The lifeboat cngm c. t ransmiSSIOn and engme ac cesson es sh all be enclosed m a fire-retardant casmg or other suitable ar ran gements prm Idlllg sunJiar protection Suc h arrangements shall also protect persons from commg mlO aCCidental contact” Ith hot or mO”lng parts and protcct the engme from exposure to wca th er and sea Adequate means shall be prov id ed to reduce th e engme n OIse so that a shouted order can be heard Starter battenes shall be pronded with casmgs which form a watertight enclos ur e aro un d th e bo lt om and Si des of the battertes The batte!! casmgs shall have a ti ght fillmg top \ hl eh pr ond es for nccessa!!’ gas ve ntmg 44 (, 10 The li fe boat en gi ne and accessones shall be designed to IlIml electromagne ti c e mi SSio ns so thaI engme operation does not In ter fe re wnh the operation o f ra d iO h fe- sa nn g appliances used in the hfeboat … 6 I I Means sha ll be pr O\ Ided for recharg ll1 g all engmc startmg. rad iO and search li ght batte ri es RadIO baUenes sha ll nO I be used 10 pro\ Id e power fo r engme S <lrt lllg Means shall be pro\ Idcd fo r rechargtng lifeboat batteries from the ship’s power supply at a su ppl y vol tage not exceedlllg 50 V which can be disconnected at the lifeb oat embarkation station. or by means of a solar ballery charger 4.4 G 12 WaieHesistant in structions fo r start in g and opera tin g the en gme shall be prov id ed and mOlU1\e d III a conspIc uous place ncar the engme startmg controls 4.4 7 Lireboat fittings 447 I A ll lireboots except free-fall lifeboats sha ll be p rO Vided wi th at least one dram \alv e fitted near the lowest pomt 10 th e 11\111 , which shall automallcally open to dram water fro m th e hull w he n Ihe lIfeboat RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

IS not \vaterbome and shall automatically close to prevent enlt} of water when the lifeboat IS waterborne Each drain vah’e shall be proVided with a cap or plug to close the valve, which shall be attached to the hfeboat by a lanyard, a cham, or other suitable means Dram valves shall be readIly accessible from inside the lifeboat and their positIOn shall be clearly indicated 4.4. 7 2 All lif eboats shall be pro’ided \ IIh a rudder and tiller When a wheel or other remote steermg mecharllsm IS also provided the tiller shall be capable of controllmg the rudder 10 case of failure of the steering mechamsm The rudder shall be permanenlly auached to the hfeboat The hiler shall be permanently installed on, or linked to, the rudder stock: however, if the l Ife boat has a remotc steering mecharusm, the tiller may be removable and securely stowcd near the rudder stock. The rudder and tiller shall be so arranged as no t to be damaged by operation of the release mechal11sm or the propeller 4.4.7 .3 Except 10 the Vlcmit) of the rudder and propeller, sUllablc handholds shall be provided or a buoyant hfehne shall be becketed around the outside of the hfeboat above the waLerhne and Wl\hm reach of a person 10 the waler 4.4.7.4 Lifeboats which are not self ~ nghtmg when capsl/.ed shall have swtable handholds on the undersIde of the hull Lo enable persons to chng to the lifeboat The handholds shall be fastened to the lifeboat 10 such a way that, when subjected to an Impact suffiCIent to cause them to break away from the lifeboat they breal.. away \‘lthout damaging t he lifeboat 4.4 .7 5 All lifeboats shall be fitted with suffiCient watertight locl..ers or compartments to pro”ide for the storage of the smallltems of equipment. water and provisions reqUITed by paragraph 448 The hfeboat shall be equipped \ith a means for collectmg ram water. and m addilion irrequi re d by the AdmmlstratlOn a means fo r producing drinklOg water from seawater with a manually po\ered desalmntor The desalinator must not be dependent upon solar heat. nor on chemicals other than seawater Means shall be pronded fo r the storage of collected water 4.4,7 .6 Every !tfeboat to be launched by a fall or falls, e:cept a free-fall lifeboat shall be Jilted with a release mechanism complymg \“lth the followmg reqUIrements subject to paragraph .5 below the mechanIsm shall be so arranged that an hooks are released Simultaneously; 2 the mechamsm shall have two release capablhtles as follows 2 1 a normal release capability which \‘III release the hfeboat when It IS waterborne or when there is no lo ad on the hooks, and 2.2 an on-load release capablhty which \“Ill release the hfeboat with a load on the hooks ThiS release shall be so arranged as to release the lifeboat under any condi1lOns of loading from no-load With the hfeboat waterborne to a load of I 1 tI mes the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with lIs full complement of persons and eqwpment. This release capability shall be adequately protected aga inst aCCidental or premature use. Adequate protectIOn shalllOclude special mechanical protectIOn not normally required for omoad release, in addition to a danger sign. To prevent an aCC idental release dunng recovery of the boat, the mechanical protectIOn (mterlock) should only engage when the release mechanism IS properly and completely reset. To prevent a premature on-load release, on-load operation of t he release mechanism shou ld reqUire a deliberate and suslruned action by the operator The release mechanism shall be so designed that crew members 10 the lifeboat can clearly observe when the release RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 2K - mechamsm IS prope rly and complete ly re set and read~ ’ fo r IIftmg Clear opera tm g UlStruCtlOllS should be pro”ldcd WIth J sUitably worded warning no ll ce: 3 the release co nt rol shall be clearly marked m a colour thaI contrasts With liS surroundmgs. 4 the fixed structu ral connecttons of the re lease mechamsm m thc lifeboat shall be deSigned \lLh a calc ulated factor orsafet~ ’ of (, based on the ultimate streng th of the matenals used, assumUl£ the mass orlhe lifeboat IS equally dlstnbuted between the fall s: and .5 where a smgle fall and hook system IS used for launchmg a hfebo at or rescue boat m co mb mallO n With a sUllable painter. the requirements of paragraph 4 4 7 6 2 need not be applicable. In such an arrangement a smgle capability to re lease the lifeboat or rescue bo at. only “hen 11 IS fully waterborne, will be adequate 4477 Every hfeboat s h:lll be filled \Jlh a dence 10 secure a pamter near liS b o’ The dence sha ll be s uc h Ihat the lifebo at does not e“‘.h lbll IUlsafe or wlslab le characteristics when bemg tow ed by Ihe shI p m akmg h ea dway al speeds up to 5 knots m calm wa ter Ex ce pt for free-fall life boats, th e pamter secunng dence sh all mclude a release de “1ce 10 enable the pamter to be re leased from mS lde the lifeboat. Wi th the s ilip ma l, a ng h ea d\ ay al speeds up 10 5 .. n ot5 In calm \ a te r 447.8 E\e ry lifeboal wh Ich IS fiU ed \Ith a O”,ed two-way VHF r ad Iot elephone apparatus With an antenna , … ·hlch IS se parately mou nt ed shall be pro”l ded WJ lh arrangemenls for slim!; and secunng the antenna effectively In It s opermmg p OS I\Jon 44.7 .9 Lifeboats lIltcn dcd for launchtng do\n the sidc of a s lllp shall ha vc skales and fenders as neccssal) to faclittate launch mg and prerent damage to the lifeboat. 447 10 A manually controlled lamp sh aH be fined The light shall be wh I te and be capable of operating contmuously for atleasl 12 h With a lum lllOUS mtenslty of not less than 4 3cd III all dIrectIOns of the upper hemisphere Ho we ve r If the h gh t IS a Oashmg Itght II shall nash at a ra te of no I l ess than 50 flashes and not morc Ihan 70 l1as hes per m mu tc for th e 12 h operatmg penod wilh W1 eq Uivalent effectl\ e lum lllOUS In le mily 447 11 A lllanual1~ controHed lamp or source of light sha ll be filled mS ld e Ihe lIfeboat to pro\ldc Illum mal io n fo r nO l lcss Ihan 12 h to permll rc ad mg of sur “I vai and equipment IO Slruc tlO n s. however, 011 l am ps sh all nOI be perm Itted for Ihls pu rpose 447 12 Every Il fcb oal shall be so ar ran £cd th at an adequate n ew lom ard. art and to both Sides IS pr OV Ided from the control and sleenng POSll101l fo r safe la un chll1£ and manocu’nng 4 4 K Li f eboat equipment Al1l1ems oflJfcboat equIpment \helher reqUIred by t hiS pruagraph or elsewhere III sec ll on 4.4 , shall be secured wJ\hm t he lifeboat by lash lll gs , storage m lockers or compartment s, storage m brac..cts or SImilar mountmg arrangements or other SU Itable means. Howe, er, III Ihe case of a hfcboal 10 be launched by fal ls, the boat·hoo )’; s shall be ke pt free for fendmg off purposes Thc eqUipment sha ll be secured In such a marmer as nOI to mlerfere WIth any abandonment procedu re s All Hems of hfeboat equipment shall be as sm all and of as hll ie mass as pOSSIble and shan be packed In a S UItab le an d co mpact for m Except where olhenvise slated. Ihe nor mal eqUIpment of every hf eboat s hall conSISt o f. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 29 - .1 except for free- fall lifeboats, sufficient buoyant oars to make head\vay in calm seas Thole pins, crutches or eqUlvalent arrangements shall be provided for each oar provided Thole pms or crutches shall be attached to the boat by lanyards or chains; .2 two boat-hooks . .3 a buoyant bailer and two buckets; .4 a survival manuaL 5 an operational compass which is lummous or pro”1ded \“Ith SUitable means of IllununatiOn. In a totally enclosed lifeboat, th e compass shall be permanently fiUed at the steenng poslliOn, III any other lifeboat, It shall be pro”1ded with a bmnacle if necessaT} to protect it from the weather. and SUitable mounting arrangements . .6 a sea-anchor of adequate size fitted \“Ith a shock-reSistant hawser “hich prondes a firm hand gnp when wet The strength of the sea-anchor, hawser and Lnppmg hne if fiUed shall be adeq uate for all sea conditions . .7 two efficient pamters of a length equal to not less than t\lce the distance from the stowage positi on of the lifeboat 10 the waterline m the lightest seagoing condttion or 15 m, \vhlchever IS the greater On hfeboats to be launched by free - fall launchmg. both pamters shall be stowed near the bow readv for u ~e On other lifeboats, one painter attached to the release deYlce required by paragraph 4 4 7.7 shall be placed at the fomard end of the lifeboat and the other shaH be firmly secured at or near the bo\ of the lJfeboat ready for use. 8 two hatchets, one at each end of the lifeboat. .9 watertight receptacles contammg a lotaI of 3 I of fresh water for each person the hfeboat is permitted to accommodate, of which either I I per person may be replaced by a de-saltmg apparatus capable of producmg an equal amount of fresh water in 2 days, or 2 I per person may be replaced by a manually powered reverse osmosIs desalinator as described III paragraph 44 .7.5 capable of producmg an equal amount of fresh water In 2 days; . 10 a rustproof dipper with lanyard, . 11 a rustproof graduated dnnkmg vessel; . 12 a food ratIOn as descnbed 10 paragraph 4 I 5 I 18 totalhng not less than 10,000 kJ for each person the lIfeboat is permitted to accommodate: these rations shall be kept in airtight packagmg and be stowed in a watertight contamer, .1 3 four rocket parachute flares complying \vlth the requirements of section 3. I; . 14 six hand flares complymg with Lhe requuements of section 3. 2; .15 two buoyant smoke signals complymg with the reqUirements of section 3.3; RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 30 - I e, one waterproof eleclrlc torch sUitable for Mo rse slgnall mg together \ Ith one spare set of ba U enes and onc spare bulb m a waterproof containe r. 17 one da~ lL ght signalhng mlTror with mstructlOns for it s use for signa lli ng to ships and a ircraft. 18 o ne copy of the hfe-sanng signals pr escnbed by regulation Vile, on a waterproof ca rd or to a \ nterproof contmner. 19 one whistle or eqUivalent sound signal , 20 a first-aid outfit m a waterproof case capable of bemg closed li ghtly aOer use; 2 1 anll-seaSlckness medlcme sufficient fo r at least4M h and one seasickness bag for each person: .22 aJack-kmfe to be kepi a uached 10 the boat by a lanyard ; 23 th re e tm-o pe ners. 24 two buoyant rescue quoits. attached to not less than 30 m of buoy ani hne, 2S If the hfeboat IS not automaucally self-batling. a manual pump sUilable for eITectn’e bmllilg. 26 one set of nshmg lacklc . .27 sufficien t tools for mlilor adjustments to the englOe and Its accessones; 28 portable nre-extmgUlshmg eqUipment of an approved type SUitable for ex ting ui sh lOg oil fires . 29 a search li ght \‘11h a honzontal and vertIcal sector of at least 6 a and a measured lumlOous inten Sity of 2.S00 cd \vhlch can work continuously for not less than 3 h, .3() an effiCient radar renec lo r. unless a sunwa l craft radar transponder [s stowed m the lifeboat. .3 1 th er mal protective aids complymg Wit h the req uirement£ of sectIOn 25 su ffiCIent fo r 10% o f the nu mber of persons the li feboat IS pen m ttcd to accommo date or two, \h iche’er is the greater: and 32 In the case of ships engaged on myages of such a nature and duration that. in the opm\on of the AdminIstratIOn, the items specified ill paragraphs 44 8 12 and 44 . 826 are unnecessary, the Administration may aJlO\v these items to be dispensed with 4 4 9 Lifeboat madungs 4.4.9 ( The number of persons for which the lifeboalls approved sha ll be clearly marked on It In clear permanent characters RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

4. 49.2 The name and port of registry of the ship to which the lifeboat belongs shaH be marked on each side of the lifeboat’s bow m block capitals of the Roman alphabet 44 .9.3 Means of Id entifymg t he ship to which the hfeboat belongs and t he number of t he lifeboat sh all be marked in such a way that they are visible from abO\ e 4.5 Partially enclosed Iireboats 45.1 Par\lally enclosed lifeboats shall comply ‘lith the requirements of section 4.4 and in addition shaH comply with the requirements of this section 4.5.2 Partially enclosed lifeboats shaH be provided wllh permanently attached ng ld covers extending over not less than 20% of the length of the hfeboat from the stem and not le ss than 20% of the length of the lifeboat from the afiermost part of the lifeboat The lifeboat shall be fitted With a permanently attached foldable canopy w hi ch together with the rigid coyers comp le tely encloses the occupants of the hfeboat in a weatherproof shelter and protects them from exposure. TI1e lifeboat shall have entrances at both ends and on each side. Entrances m the rig Id covers shall be weathertlght when closed The canopy shall be so arranged that it IS proVided WIth adequate ngld sections or battens to permit erection of the canopy, .2 it can be eas ily erected by not more than two persons, .3 It IS msu lated to protect the occupants agaInst heat and cold by means of no 1 less than two layers of matena! separated by an air gap or other equally efficient means, means shaH be prOVIded to pre\·ent accumu!a tlOn of water in the mr gap , .4 I ts exterior is ofa highly visible colour and Its Intenor IS of a colour wh ic h does no t cause discomfort to the occupants; .5 entrances 10 the canopy are proyided With effiCient adjustable closmg arrangements wruch can be easily and quickly opened and closed from inSide or out Side so as to permit ventllahon but exclude seawater, “,md and cold, means shall be provided for holdmg the entrances securely to the open and closed poslhon, 6 With the entrances closed, il admits suffiCient mr for the occupants at aU tunes; 7 it has means for collectmg ramwater: and .8 the occupants can escape In the event of the lifeboat capsil.mg. 4.5.3 The intenor of the lifeboat shall be ofa highly \lslble colour 4.5.4 If a fixed two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus IS fi lled in the lifeboat, it shall be mstalled in a cabin large enough 10 accommodate both the equipment and the person usmg it. No separate cabm is required if the construction of the hfeboat proyides a sheltered space to the satisfaction of the Admimstration. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 32- 4.6 Totally enclosed lifeboats 4 () I Totally enclosed h feboaLS shall comp ly mth the requ irements of section 4.4 and JO additIon s ha1 l comp ly w It h the r eqUI r eme nts o f thIs sec tI on . 4 6 2 Enclosure E, ·ery totally enclosed hfeboat sh all be provIded with a ngld watertigh t enclosure whIch completely encloses the lifeboat. The enclosure shall be so arranged that· It provIdes shelter for the occupants. 2 access to the lifeboat IS provided by ha tches which call be closed to make the hfeboat watertight. 3 except fo r free- fa ll hfeboats. hatches :ue positioned so as to allow launchmg and recovery operations to be performed without any occupant having 10 leave the enclosure, 4 access hatches are capable of bemg opened and closed fro m both inSide and o ut SIde and are eqUIpp ed \llh means 10 hold them securely m ope n positIOns. 5 except for a free-fall lifeboat. It IS pOSSible to r ow the hfeboat; 6 It IS capablc. wh en the lifeboat IS III the ca psized pOS ition ,, ; Ih the hatches closed and Without slg lll ticaru leakage, of suppor ting Ihe entire mass o f the hfeboat, mclud mg all eqUIpment, machinery and I tS full complement of persons. 7 it mcludes wmdows or translucent pane ls whIch admIt suffiCient daylight to the insIde of Ihe hfeboa! WIt h the hatches closed to make artiliciallight unnecessary . . 8 It S exterior is of a hi ghly vIsible colour and its mterlQr of a colour whICh does not ca use discomf o rt to the occupants . .9 handratls p ronde a secure handhold fo r persons mO VIn g about the ext eno r ofl he lifeboat, and a id embarl..atlon and disembarkatIOn. 10 persons havc access to t helT seats from an entrance WI t hou t haVing to climb ove r Ihwarts or other obstrllc ll ons. and II dunng operalton of the engme \“Ith the encl osure closed. the atmosphen c press ure inside the lifeboat shall never be above or below the outSide atmosphenc pressure by more than 20 hPa 4 63 Ca psizing and re-righting 4. Ci .3. 1 E”,cept in free-fall lifeb oa ts, a safely belt sha ll bc fi tt ed at each indicated seating positIOn. The safety belt sha ll be deSigned to hold a person WIth a mass of 100 I.. g secure ly III place when the lifeboat IS III a capsIzed pOSItion Each sel o f safety belts for a seat shall be of a colour which contrasts WIth the belts for seats Immediately adJocent Free-fall hfeboats shall be fitted W1t h a safety harness at ea ch seat In contrasting colo ur designed to hold a person \ Ith a mass of 100 kg securely In place dunng a free-fall lalUlch as well as Wit h the lifeboat In capsl7ed pOSlIlon RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 33 • 4.6.3 2 The stablirty of the lifeboat shall be such that it 15 inherent ly or automatically selrrightlOg \vhen loaded '''llh its full or a partial compiemenl of persons and equipment and all entrances and openings are closed watertight and the persons are secured with safety belts 4.6.3 .3 The lifeboat shall be capable of supporting ils full complement of persons and equipment when the hfeboat 15 in the damaged condition prescribed 10 paragraph .4 .4.1 I and Its stability shall be such that 10 the even! of capsizmg, it will automatically attam a position that \vill prOVide an abovewater escape for its occupants. When the Iifeboa\lS in the stable flooded condllion, t he y· … ater level inSide the lifeboat measured along the sealback, shall not be more than 500 mm above t he seat pan at any occupant seating position 4. 63.4 The design of all engine exhaust pipes, air ducts and other op enings shall be such t hat water IS excluded from the engme when the hfeboat capSll:es and rerigh ts . 4 64 Propulsion 4.6.4.1 The engme and transmisslOn shall be controlled from the helmsman’s position 4.642 The engme and engme mstaliatlOn shall be capable of running in any position during capsize and continue 10 run after the lifeboat returns to the upnght or shall automatically stop on capsizmg and be easily restarted after the hfeboat returns to the upnght. The design of the fuel and lubricat mg systems shall prevent the loss of fuel and the loss of more than 250 mt oflubncatmg oil from the engine dunng capsize 4 .6.4 .3 Aircooled engines shall have a duct system to take in cooling air from, and exhaust It to, the outside of the lifeboat Manually operated dampers shaH be provided to enable cooling rur to be taken in from, and exhausted to, the mten or of the lifeboat 46.5 Protection against acceleration Notwithstanding paragraph 4 4 1.7, a totally enclosed lifeboat, except a free-fall lifeboat, shall be so constructed and fendered such that the lifeboat renders protection against harmful accelerations resulting from an impact of the lifeboat, when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment, against the ship’s side at an impact velocity of not less than 3 5 mls. 4.7 Free-fa ll lifeboats 4. 7.1 General requirements Free-fall lifeboats shall comply with the requirements of sec tlOn 4 6 and m addmon shall comply with the requirements of this section. 4.7.2 Carrying capacity ofa free-fall lifeboat The carl)·ing capacity of a free-fall lifeboat is the number of persons that can be provided with a seat without interfering \lth the means of propulsion or the operation of any of the lifeboat’s equipment. The width of the seat shall be at least 430 mm. Free clearance in front of the backrest shall be at least 635 mm. The backrest shall extend at least 1,000 mm above the seatpan. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

~ 34 ~ 4.7 .3 Perrormance requir e ment s 4. 73 , I Each freefa lilifeb o at sha ll make pos iti ve headway Immed iately after wat er enlry and shall not com e IO ta contact Wll h the s hi p after a free- f alliaun chmg agamst a trim of up 10 10 0 and a li st of up to 20 0 either way fro m the cen lficallon height when full y equipped and loaded With I ts full complement of persons; .2 occupants so as to cause the centre of g ranty 10 be in the most forward pOSit io n; 3 occupants so as to cause lhe cenlre of gra”lty to be In t he most aft positIOn; and 4 I ts operming crew only 4.7 3.2 For 011 tankers, chemic al t ankrs and gas earners wll h a final angle of heel greater than 20” calculated m accordance with th e InternatIOnal Convent IO n for the Prevent IO n of P oll uti on from ShiP S, I 73 , as modjlied by th e Protocol of 1978 relating thereto and the recommendations of the Or gani/.a tl on, as apphcable, a hfeboat shall be capable of belOg f re efall lawlched at the final angle of heel and on the base of the final waterline of that calculatIOn. 4.7.3,3 The reqUIred free-fall height shall never exceed th e free-fall cert if icatIOn height. 4 7 4 Co nst ruction Each f r ee~ f a li lifeboat shal l be of suffiCient strength to withstand, when lo aded wllh li s f ull complement o f persons and eqUIpment, a free-fall launch from a height of al leasl 1.3 times the free-fall cerlificat lOn height. 4 7 5 PI’otection against harmful accel era tion Each free-fall hfeboat shall be so constructed as to ensure that the lifeboat IS capable of rendenng protec ti on against harmful accelerations resultmg from bemg launched from the height for which It IS to be certified m calm waler under un favoura ble con dlliO ns of a trim of up to 10 0 and a li st of up 10 20 ” either way when it IS fu ll y eq uipped and loaded with. l iS full complement of persons: 2 occupants so as to cause Ihe centre of granly \0 be III the most forward position , .3 occupants so as to cause the centre of gravity to be 10 the most aft posit IO n; and 4 the operallllg cr ew on l~ ’ 47 .6 Lifeboat fittin gs Each free-fall lifeboat shall be filled with a release system which shall . . 1 have two mdependcnl act l”atlOlI systems for th e release mechanisms which may only be operated from mSldc the llfeboal and be marked in a colour that contrasts with Its surroundmgs, RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 35 - 2 be so arranged as to release the boat Wlder any condition of load mg from no-load up to at least 200% of the normal load caused by the fully equipped lifeboat when loaded with the number of persons for which it IS to be approved, 3 be adequately protected against accidental or premature use; .4 be designed to test the release system without launchmg the lifeboat; and ,5 be designed with a factor of safety of 6 based on the ultimate strength of the matenals used 4.7.7 Certificate of approval In additIOn to the requirements of paragraph 4.4.1.2, the certificate of approval for a free-fall lifeboat shall also state .1 free-fall certification height, .2 required launching ramp length; and .3 launchmg ramp angle for the free-fall certification height. 4.8 Lifeboats with a self-contained air support system In addition to complying With the requirements of section 4.6 or 4.7, as applicable, a lifeboat with a self-contained air support system shall be so arranged that, when proceeding with all entrances and openings closed, the air in the lifeboat remains safe and breathable and the engine runs normally for a period of not less than 10 min. Durmg thiS penod the atmospheric pressure inside the lifeboat shall never fall below the outside atmospheric pressure nor shaUll exceed it by more than 20 hPa. The system shall have visual indicators to indicate the pressure of t he air supply at all times 4.9 Fire-protected lifeboats 4.9.1 In addition to complymg with the req uirements of seclion 4.8 , a fire-protected lifeboat \vhen waterborne shall be capable of protecting the number of persons it is permitted to accommodate when subjected to a continuous oil fire that em’elops the lifeboat for a peflod of not less than 8 min . 4.9.2 Water spray system A lifeboat which has a water spray fire-protectIOn system shall comply with the fo11O\ving: .1 water for the system shaH be drawn from the sea by a self-priming motor pump. It shall be possible to tum “on” and tum “ofr’ the flow of\vater over the exterior of the lifeboat; .2 the seawater mtake shall be so arranged as to prevent the intake of flammable liquids from the sea surface; and .3 the system shall be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete drainage, RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

~ 3(. ~ CHAPTER V - RESCUE BOA TS 5 .1 Rescue boa ts 5. 1. 1 General requirem ents 5,1 .1.1 Except as pro’ided by Ih ls section, all rescue boats shall comply wilh the reqU1rements of paragraphs 4.4 .1 10 4 4,74 Inclusive and 4.4 7,6,4 4 7 7, 4 4 7 9, 4.4.7 10 and 4.4 9 A hfeboat may be approved and used as a rescue boat if It meets all of t he requirements of this sectIOn, if it successfully completes the testing for a rescue boat required In regulation IJI /4 ,2, and If Its stowage. launching and recovery arrangemen ts on the shIp meet all of the requirements for a rescue boa t. 5. 1 1.2 NotWi thstanding the reqU1r ements of paragraph 4 4 4 requued buoyant maten al fo r rescue boats may be Ins talled exlernal 10 Ihe h ull . provided 11 IS adequately protected agam SI damage and IS capable of wi thstand 10 9 exposure as speCi fi ed 10 paragraph 5 1.33 . 5 1. 1.3 Rescue bo a ts may be either of ngld or mOated construction or a combmation of bo th and s hall be not less than 3 , ~ m and nOI mo re than 8.5 m In length, and .2 be capable of carrYlIlg at least fi\ c sealed p t! fsons and a person lying on a stretcher NOlwllhstandlllg paragraph 4 4 I 5, sealmg. except for the helmsman, may be pronded on the noor. pro’lded that the seating space an aly sis ill accordance \lth paragraph 4.4 2 2.2 uses shapes si mi lar to fi gure J , bu t altered to an o verall length of 1, 190 mm to pr OVIde fo r extended legs No pari of a seating space shall be on the gunwale, transom. or on mnated buoyancy at the sides of the bOal 5. 1. 1 .4 Rescue boa ts which are a combmatlOn of ri gid rmd innated construction shall comply with the appropriate requirements o[lhl s section to the satisfaction of the Administration. 5. I 1.5 Unless the rescue boat has adequate sheer, It sha ll be pr onded wi th a bow cover extending for not less than 15% of I ts len gt h 5 J J 6 Re sc ue boals shall be capable of manoeuvring at a speed of at least 6 knots and mamtammg th at speed for a penod of at least 4 h. 5 1 1.7 Rescue boaL s shall have s uffi cient mobih ty and manoeuvrability m a seaway to enable persons to be retneved fro m the water, marshal hferafLs and tow th e largest hferaft earned on the ship when loaded wllh ils full complement o f persons and equipment or It s equivalent at a speed of at least 2 knots 5. 1. 1.8 A rescue boat shall be fitted with an mboard cngme or outboard motor. If It is fined wlIh an outboard motor, the rudder and ti ller may form pari of the engme. Notwl thstan dm g the reqUirements of paragraph ..J A G I , pe tr ol· driven outboard engines Wi th an appro’ed fuel system may be fi ll ed tn rescue boats provided the fuel tanks are sp ecL ally protected agamst fire and explosion. 5. J.l ) Arrangements for to wm g shall be permanently filted in resc ue boats and shall be su ffiCiently strong to marshal or tow hferafts as required by paragraph 5 1.1.7 5 I 1. 10 Unless expressly provided othef\‘lse. every rescue boat shall be pro’lded WIth effective means of bailing or be automatically self-bailin g. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 37 - 5,1.1.11 Rescue boats shall be fitted with weathertlght stowage for small items of eqUipment 5. 1. 2 Rescue bo at equipment 5.1.2_1 All i tem s of rescue boat equipment, with the exception of boatwh ooks whIch sha ll be kept fr ee for fending off purposes, shall be secured with in the rescue boat by lashmgs. storage In lockers or compartments, storage In brackets or similar mounting arrangements. or other suitable means. The equipment shall be secured in such a manner as not to mterfere with any launching or recovery procedures All items of rescue boat equipment shall be as small and of as httle mass as possible and shall be packed in suitable and compact form . 5.1.2 2 The normal equipment of every rescue boat shall consist or: sufficien t buoyant oars or paddles 1 0 make headway In ca lm seas. Tho le pinS. crutches or equl\ ” alent arrangements sha ll be pro nd ed for each oar . Thole pins or c ru tches shall be attached to the boat by lanyards or chams: .2 a buoyant bailer, 3 a binnacle containing an efficient compass which is lummous or provided with sUitable means of illumination, 4 a sea-a nchor and t nppm g hne if fitted With a hawser o f adequate strength n ot less than 10 m III len gth; .5 a painte r of sufftcientlength and strength, aUached 10 the release dev ice COmpl)lng with the r eq uirements of paragraph 4 4.7.7 and placed at the forward end oflhe rescue boat, .6 one buoyant line, noliess than 50 m in length, of suffiCient strength to lo\v a liferaft as required by paragraph 5.1.1 .7, 7 on e waterproof electnc torch suitable fo r Morse Signalling, together With one spare set of batteries and one spare bulb III a wate rp roof contamer; .8 one w hi stle or equivalent sound signal: .9 a first-aid oulfit m a waterproof case capable of bemg closed lightly after use, “1 0 IwO buoyant rescue quoilS, attached to not less than 30 m of buoyan t line, . 11 a searchlight with a horizontal and vertical sector of at least 6 0 and a measured lummous intensity of 2.500 cd \vhich can work continuously for nOlless than 3 h, .12 an effi Cient radar reflector; .13 thennaJ protecl.Jve aids complying with the requirements of section 2.5 sufficient for 1 0% of the nwnber of persons the rescue boat is permitted to accommodate or two, whichever is the greater; and .14 portable fire-extinguishing equipment of an appro’ed type suitable for extinguishing Oil fires. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

~ 38 ~ 5 1.2.3 In addition to the eqUipment required by paragraph 5. 1 22. the normal equipment of e”e l )” rigid rescue boat shall mclude .2 a bucket; an d 3 a knife or hatchet 5. 1. 24 In addition to the equipment reqUi red by paragraph 5.1.2.2, the normal equipment of every in flated rescue b oa t sha ll consist of. a buoyant safe ty knife; 2 two sponges ; .3 an efficient mrulUally operated bellows or pump, 4 a r ep::ur k1l In a su itable con ta iner fo r r epan ing punctures; and 5 a safety boat·hook 5. 1 3 Additional re quirement s for inOated rescue boats 5. 1.3. 1 The r eqUi r eme nt s o f paragraphs .:I 4 1.4 and 4 4. I ” do not apply to mnaled rescue boats. 5. 1.3.2 An inOated rescue boat shall be construcLed in such a way that, when suspended by Its bridle or 1I0lOg hook .1 11 is o f s uffiCient strength and rigidity to enable II to be lowered and recovered wi th its full complement of pe rsons and eqU1pm ent: 2 It IS of suffiCient strength to wlthsland a load of 4 times the mass of Its full complement of persons and eqU1pm ent at an ambient temperature of 20 ± 3 °c. with all relief valves mopcra li ve; and 3 It is of sufficient strength 10 Withstand a load of l.1 times the mass of i ts full complement o f persons and eq uipment at an ambient temperature of _ 30 °C. with all relief valves ope rati ve 5. 1 3.3 Inflated rescue boats shall be so constructed as to be capable of wi thstand 109 exposure: .1 when stowed on an open deck on a ship at sea, and .2 fo r 30 days afloat in n il se a cond itions. 5.1 .34 In addition to complying with the requirements of paragraph 4 4.9 , innated rescue boats shall be marked \Vlth a serial num ber, the maker’s name or trade mark and the date of manufacture 5. 1.3.5 ‘The buoyancy of an inflated rescue boat shall be prOVided by either a single tube subdiVided into at least five separate compartments o f approximately eq ual volume or Iwo separate tu bes neither RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 39 - exceeding 60% of the total volume The buoyancy tubes shall be so arranged that the intact compartments shall be able to suppon the number of persons \vhlch the rescue boat is permitted to accommodate, each having a mass of 75 kg, when seated m their normal positions with positive freeboard over the rescue boat’s entire periphery under the following conditions . . I \‘Ith the fonvard buoyancy compartment deflated; .2 \1th the entlTe buoyancy on one Side of the rescue boat deflated: and .3 ‘lith the enlire buoyancy on one slde and the bow compartment deflated. 5 1.3,6 The buoyancy tubes forming the bo un dary of the inflated rescue boat shall on mflatlOn provide a volume of not less than 0.17 m 3 for each person the rescue boatls perm1l1ed to accommodate 51.3,7 Each buoyancy compartment shall be fitted \vlth a nonretum valve for manual inflation and means for deflatiOn. A safety rehef valve shall also be fitted unless the Admimstration IS satisfied that such an appliance IS unnecessary. 5. 1.3.8 Underneath the bottom and on vu lnerable places on the outSide of the mOated rescue boat. rubbmg strips shall be pronded to the sa\lsfac!on of the AdmimstratiOn 5. 1.3.9 Where a transom is fitted it shall not be mset by more than 20% of the overall length of the rescue boat 5.1,3. 10 SUitable patches shall be pro”ided for securing the pamters fore and aft and the becketed hfelmes inSide and outside the boat. 5,1.3. 11 The mflaied rescue boat shall be mamtamed at all limes in a fully mflated conditIOn. CHAPTER VI - LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES 6.1 Launching and embarkation appliances 6.1.1 General requirements 6. 1.1.1 With the exception of the secondary means of la unchmg for free-fall lifeboats. each launching appliance shall be so arranged that the fully equipped survival craft or rescue boat It serves can be safely launched against unfavourable condItions of a trim of up I 0 ~ and a list of up to 20 n either way . . 1 \vhen boarded, as required by regulatIOn lII/23 or III/33 , by Its f ull complement of persons; and 2 with not more than the required operatmg cre\v on board. 6.1 .1 2 NOhvithstanding the requirements of paragraph 6.1 .1. 1, lifeboat launching apphances for oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers ,vith a final angle of heel greater than 20” calculated in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto and the recommendations of the Organization, as applicable, shall be capable of operating at the final angle of heel on the lower side of the ship takmg into consideration the fmal damaged \vaterline of the ship RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

6. 1. 1 3 A launchmg appliance shall not depend on any means other than gravity or stored mechanical power which is independent of the shlp’s power supplies to launch the su rvIVal craft or rescue boat It serves in the fully loaded and equipped con di tion and also in the li ght condition. (, I I A Each launch mg appliance shall be so constructed that o nly a mmimum amount of ro uti ne maintenance IS necessa ry. All parts requir mg regular maintenance by the shlp’s crew shall be readi ly accessible and easily maintmned. 6 I I 5 The launching appliance and ItS attachments other th an winch brakes shall be of sum cient s tr ength to WI thstand asiatic proorJoad on test of not less than 2.2 times the maximum workmg load 6 I I 6 Structural members and all blocks. falls, padeyes, hnks. fastenings and al l other fittings used in connectIOn with launching eqUIp me nt sha ll be deSIgned WI th a facto r of safety on the basis of the maxImum work in g load assigned and the ultimate strengths o f the matenals used for construc tIO n A minimum fa clor of safety of 4 5 shall be applied to all struc tu ral members. and a minimum factor of safety of 6 shall be applied to falls, suspension chains, links and blocks (, I 1,7 Each launching app lt ance shaH, as fa r as prac ti cable, remam eITec tIve u nd er conditIOns of icing (i I. I MA hf eboatlaunching appliance sh all be capable ofreco’ering the lifeboat with it s crew 6 I I 9 Each resc ue boat launchmg appliance shall be fitted wi th a powered Winch motor capable of rm s ln g the rescue boal from the water \‘lth its f ull rescue boal com pl ement o f persons and eq uI pment at a rate of not less than 0 3 mls 6. I I 10 The arrangements of the la unc hlOg appliance shall be such as to enable safe boarding of the S Uf”l’al cran 10 accordance With the requirements of paragraphs 4 I 4 2. 4 I 4 3, 44 3 I and 4.4 3.2 . G I 2 Launching appliance s using ralls and a winch (i . [.2. 1 Every launchmg appliance using falls and a \vmch, except for secondary launching appliances f or free-fa ll hfebo at s, shall comply wtlh the requirements of paragraph 6 I I and, In addItion, shall comply wi th the req uuemenls of t hLs paragra ph · <i . I .2.2 The InunchlOg mechamsm shall be so arranged that It may be actuated by one person from a POSItIon on the ship’s deck and , except for secondary launchmg appliances for free-fall hfeboats, from a position w1thin the survival craft or rescue boat When launched by a person on the deck, the survival craft or rescue boat shall be VIS Ible to that person. 6. I 2 3 Falls sh all be of rotatIOn-reSIstant and corrOSIon-resis tant steel wire rope <i . 1. 24 In th e case of a mu lt Iple drum wlOch, unless an emclent compensatory device is fined, the falls sh al l be so arranged as to wmd olT th e drums at t he same rate when lowenng, and to wi nd on 1 0 the drums evenly at the same ra te when hOi sling 6. 1 2 .5 The wmch brakes of a launching appliance shall be of sumcient strength to WIthstand : . 1 a static test with a proof load of not le ss than I 5 tImes the maximum workmg load; and 2 a dynamic test with a proof load of not le ss than l.1 times the ma’Ximum working load at maximum lowenng speed RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 41 - 6. 1 .2 .6 An efficient hand gear shall be provided for recovery of each survl\ ·al craft and rescue boat Hand gear handles or wheels shall not be rotated by mov mg parts of the wmch when the survival craft or rescue boat is being lowered or when it IS bemg hOisted by power. 6 I 2 7 Where davit arms are recovered by power, safety devices shall be fitted \hlch Will automatical ly cut off the power before the davit rums reach the stops 10 order to prevent overstressmg the falls or davits, unless the motor is designed to prevent such overstressmg. 6 1.2.8 The speed at which the fu lly loaded surnval craft or rescue boat IS lo wered to the waler shall not be less than that obtained from the formula. s = 04+002H where S IS the lowenng speed in metres per second ~ and H IS the height 10 metres from the dant head to the waterline with the ship althe lightest seagomg condmon 6. 1.2 .9 The 100vering speed of a fu Il y eqUipped liferaft \vithout persons on board shall be to the satIsfaction ofthe AdmmlstratlOn The lowenng speed of other sUT’\“al craft, fully equipped but \“lthout persons on board, shall be at least 70% of that required by paragraph 6.1 28. 6.1.2.10 The maximum lowermg speed shall be established by the Admmlstration having regard to the design of the surnral craft or rescue boat. the protectIOn of its occupants from exceSSive forces, and the strength of the launching arrangements takmg into account mertia forces during an emergency stop Means shall be incorporated In the appliance to ensure that this speed IS not exceeded 6.1.2.11 E”er~y launchmg appliance shall be fitted With brakes capable of stopping the descent of the survival craft or rescue boat and holding it securely when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment; brake pads shall, where necessary, be protected from water and oi l. 6. 1.2.12 Manual brakes shall be so arranged that the brake is always applied unless the operator, or a mechanism activated by t he operator, holds the brake control in the “ofl” position. 6. 1 .3 Float-free launching Where a survival craft requires a launching appliance and is also desIgned to float free, the float-free release of the sun ·lval craft from its stO\ved position shall be automatic. 6 1.4 Launching appliances for free-fall lifeboats 6.1.4.1 Every free-fall launch in g appliance shall comply \ … Ith the applicable requirements of paragraph 6. 1.1 and. m addllion, shall comply With the reqUirements of thIs paragraph. 6 1.4 .2 The launching appliance shall be designed and Installed so that It and the lifeboat It serves operate as a system to protect the occupants from harmful acceleration forces as required by paragraph 4.7.5 , and to ensure eITective clearing of the ship as required by paragraphs 4 73 .1 and 4.7 3 2 6.1.4.3 The launchmg appliance shall be constructed so as to prevent sparking and incendiary friction during the launching of the hfeboat RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 42- 6 1.4 .4 The launching appliance s hal l be designed and arranged so that in its ready 1 0 launch pos i tion , the di stance from the lowest pomt on the li feboat II serves to the waler surface with the ship in its lightest seagomg condition docs nOI exceed t he lifeboat’s free-fall cCililicat ion height, laking into conSIderation the requiremen ts of paragraph 4 ,7.3 . 6,1 .4.5 The launching apphance shall be arranged so as to preclude aCCidental release of the lifeboat in its unallended stowed po si tion If th e means proVided to secure the lifeboat cannOI be released from inside the lifeboat, It shall be so arranged as 10 preclude boarding the lifeboat without first releasing it. 6 I 4.6 The rel ease mechanism shall be arranged so that alleas! two independent actions from inside the lifeboat are required m order to launch the lifeboat (,.1A 7 Each launchmg appliance shall be provided ,vith a secondalY means to la unch the lifeboat by falls Such means s hal l co mpl y With the reqUIrements of paragraph 6.1 . 1 (except 6 1 I 3) and paragraph 6 . 1.2 (except 6 I 26) It must be capab le of launching the li feboat agamst unfavourable condi ti ons of a trim o f up to on ly 2” and a li st of up to o nly 5° either way and it need not comply \lth the speed requirements o f paragra ph s (j I 28 and 6 1 29 If the secondary launch in g appliance IS not dependent on gravi t y. stored mec h:Ull cal p owe r or other manual means, the la un ching appliance sh all be connected both to Ihe sh ip ‘s main and emergency power supplies. 6 I 4.8 The seconda ry means o f launching s hal l be equipped wllh at least a single off -load capa bili ty to release the li feboa t. 6. 1.5 Liferafllaunching appliances Every liferaft launching ap pl iance shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 6.1 .1 and 6. 1.2, except ,;th regard to embarkation in the stowed posltlOn, recovery of the loaded hf eraft and thaI manual operation is permitted for tummg out the appliance. The launching appliance sh all incl ud e an automatic release hook arranged so as to prevent premature release during lowering and sha ll re le ase the liferaft when waterborne The release hook shall include a capability to release the hook under load. The on-load release contr ol sha ll . 1 be cl ea rl y differentiated from the control which activates the automatic release function; 2 r eq u i r ~ at least two separate aClions to operat e, .3 with a load o f 150 kg on t he hook, require a forc e of at least 600 N and not more than 700 N to re lease the load, or pro’ide equ1’ a1en t adequate protect io n against inadvertent release of the hook: :Uld .4 be d eS igned s uc h that the crew members on deck can clearly observe when the release mechanism IS properly and completely set. 6. 1 6 Embarkation ladders 6,1 6. 1 Handholds s hall be provided to ensure a safe passage from the deck to the head of the ladder and vice versa (j 1 6 2 The steps of th e ladder shall be· made of hardwood, fr ee from knots or other lTTegulantles, s mo othly machined and free fr om sharp edges and sphnters, or of suitable matenal of eqUivalent properties, RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 43 - .2 provided with an efficient non-slip surface either by longitudinal grooving or by the application of an approved non~slip coating; 3 not less than 480 mm long, 115 mm \vlde and 25 mm in depth, excluding any non-slip surface or coating; and .4 equally spaced not less than 300 mm or more than 38 0 mm apart and secured in such a manner that they \viJl remam horizonta l. 6 ,1. 6.3 The side ropes of the ladder shall COns i st of1wo uncovered manila ropes not less than 65 mm in circumference on each side Each rope shall be continuous with no jOints below the top step Other matenals may be used pronded th e di menSIOns , breaking st rain, weathenng, stretching and gnppmg properties are at least equivalent to those of manila rope. All rope ends shall be secured to prevent unravelhng. 6.2 Marine evacuation systems 6,2 I Construction of the marine evacuation systems 6 ,2 I , I The passage of the marme evacuatIOn system shall prOV ide for safe descent of persons of various ages, Sizes and physical capabilities wearing approved lifejackets from the embarkation statIOn to the floating platform or survival craft. 6.2. 1.2 Strength and constructIOn of the passage and platform shall be to the satisfaction of the Admimstration 6.2.1.3 The platform, if fitted, shall be: . I such that suffiCient buoyancy will be provided for the working load. In the case of an inflatable platform, th e main buoyancy chambers, which for this purpose shall include any thwarts or floor inflatable structural members are to meet the requirements of section 4,2 based upon the platform capacity except that the capaCity shall be obtained by dividing by 0,25 the usable area given in paragraph 6. 2. I .3.3, 2 stable in a seaway and prOV ide a safe workmg area for t he system operators, 3 of suffiCient area that \vill provide for the securing of at least two hferafts for boarding and to accommodate at least the number of persons that at any time are expected to be on the platform. This usable platform area shall be at least equal to : 2 0% of total nll mber of p er sons film file Murin e Evoc ua /l(J/J Syst em is certificat ed fo r m! 4 or 10 m 2, whichever IS the greater. However, AdmmistratlOns may approve alternate arrangemen ts which are demonstrated 10 comply with all the prescribed performance reqUirements. 4 self-draining; RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

.5 subdivided U1 such a way that the loss of gas fro m anyone compartment Will not restrict its operational use as a means of evacuation. The buoyancy tubes shall be subdivided or protected agamst damage occunng from contact with the ship’s side; ,6 fined with a stabilizing system to the satisfaction of the Administration; .7 restrained by a bowsing line or other posltionmg systems which are designed to deploy automatically and if necessary, to be capable of being adjusted to the posillon required for evacuation, and .8 provided with mooring and bowsing Ime patches of sufficient strength to securely attach the largest inflatable Iiferaft associated with the system 6.2. 1.4 If the passage gives direct access to the survival crafl. , it should be prOVided wllh a quick release arrangement 6.2.2 Performance of the marine evacuation system 6.2.2. 1 A marine evacuation system shall be: .1 capable of deployment by one person; 2 such as to enable the total number of persons for which Ill S designed, to be transferred from the ship mto the lOnated liferafts withm a period of 30 min In the case of a passenger ship and of 10 mm in the case of a cargo ship from the lime abandon ship signal is given; .3 arranged such that IIferafLs may be securely attached to the platform and released from the platform by a person either In the hferaft or on the platform; .4 capable of being deployed from the ship under unfavourable conditions of a Irim of up to lO ° and a list of up 10 20 Q either way; .5 in the case of being fitted with an inclined slide, such that the angle of the slide to the hO fiL onlailS . 1 \ithin a range of 30 ° to 35 ° when the ship is upright and in the lightest seagomg conditIon; and .2 in the case of a passenger ship, a maximum of 55 ° in the final stage of floodmg set by the requirements in regulation II-Jl8 ; .6 evaluated for capacity by means of timed evacuation deployments conducted m harbour; .7 capable of providing a satisfactory means of evacuation in a sea state associated with a wind of force 6 on the Beaufort scale; .8 designed to. as far as praCticable, remain effectIve under conditions oflcmg; and RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 45 - 9 so constructed that only a mimmum amount of routme mamtenance IS necessary, Any part requiring maintenance by the ship’s crews shall be readily accessible and easily maintained. 6.2 .2.2 Where one or more manne evacuation systems are provided on a ship, at least 50% of such systems shall be subjected to a trial deployment after instaUation. Subject 10 these deployments being satisfactory, the untried systems are to be deployed within 12 months ofmslallation. 6.2,3 Inflatable liferafts associated with marine evacuation systems Any inflatable hferaft used in conjunction with the marine evacuatIOn system shaH : .1 conform with the reqUirements ofsec\lOn 4.2 , 2 be sited close to the system contamer but be capable of dropping clear of the dep loy ed system and boardmg platform, .3 be capable of re lease one at a time from its sto\vage rack ,vlth arrangements which W i ll enable it to be moored alongside the platform; .4 be stowed in accordance with regulation IIU I3.4; and .5 be provided with pre-connected or easily cQlmected retrieving lines to the platform 6.2.4 Containers for marine evacuation systems 6.2.4.1 The evacuation passage and platform shall be packed in a container that is: .1 so constructed as to withstand hard wear under conditions encountered at sea; and .2 as far as practicable watertight, except for drain holes in the container bottom 6.2.4.2 The contruner shall be marked with ’ .1 maker’s name or trade mark; .2 serial number: .3 name of approval authority and the capacity of the system; 4 SOLAS , .5 date of manufacture (month and year); .6 date and place oflast service; .7 maximum permitted height of stowage above waterline; and .8 stowage position on board. 6.24 .3 Launching and operating instructions shall be marked on or in the vicinity of the container. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

• 46 - 6.2.5 Marking on marine evac uation sys tems The marine evacuation system shall he marked with · . [ maker’s name or trade mark; 2 serial number: 3 date of manufacture (month and year); .4 name of approving authority ; 5 name and place of servicing station where it was last serviced, along with the date of servlcmg , and .6 the capacity of the system. CHAPTER VII - OTHER LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES 7.1 Line-throwing appliances 7. 1.1 Every line-throwmg appiLance shall: . I be capab le of throwing a line With reasonable accuracy; .2 include not le ss than four prOjectiles each capable of carrymg the line at least 230 m in calm weather; 3 include not le ss than four hnes each hanng a breaking stren gth of not less than 2 kN, and .4 have bner Instructions or diagrams clearly Illustratmg the use of the hne-throwmg appliance 7 1.2 The rockel, in the case of a pistol-fired rockel, or the assembly. in the case of an integral rocket and li ne. shall be contamed In a \v ateN esistant casing In addition. 10 the case of a pi stol- fired rocket. the li ne and rockels together with the means of igni tion shall be slowed in a conlniner which provides protection from the weather. 7.2 General alarm and public address system 7.2. 1 General emergency alarm system 7.2.1.1 The general emergency alarm system shall be capable of sounding the general emergency alarm signal conslstmg of seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship’s whistle or Siren and additionally on an electrically operated bell or klaxon or other equivalent warnmg system, which shall be powered from the ship’s main supply and the emergency source of electrical power required by regulation II-1/42 or II-1 /43, as appropriate The system shall be capable of operation from the navigation bridge and. except for the ship’s \vhislle, also from other strategic points. The system shall be audible throughout all the accommodation and normal crew workmg spaces. The alarm shall continue RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

to funct ion aner it has been triggered until it is manually turned off or is temporan ly in terrupted by a message on the public addre ss system. 7.2.1 2 The minimum sound pressure levels for the emergency alarm tone in interior and exterior spaces shall be 80 dB (A) and at least 10 dB (A) above ambient nOise le ve ls existing dunng nor mal equipment operation with th e ship underway in moderate wea th e r. In cabins wit hout a loudspeaker in stallation, an electron ic alarm transducer sha ll be installed, e.g. a bU7.zer or similar. 7.2. 1.3 The sound pressure levels at the sleeping positIOn in cabins and In cabin bathrooms shall be at least 75 dB (A) and at le as t 10 dB (A) above ambient noise levels 7.2.2 Public address system 7.22 . 1 The public address system shall be a loudspeaker Installation enabling the broadcast o f messages into all spaces where crew members or passengers, or both, are normally present, and to muster stations. 11 shall allow for the broadcast of messages from th e navigatIOn bridge and such other places on board the ship as the Adrrunistration deems necessary. It shall be installed with regard to acoustica lly margmal conditions and not require any action from the addre ss ee. It shaH be protected agamst unauthonzed use. 7.2.2 2 With th e ship underway In normal co nd i tlOns , the minimum sound pressure levels for broadcasting emergency announcements shall be .1 in intenor spaces 75 dB (A) and at least 20 dB (A) above the speech interference level; and .2 In exten or spaces 80 dB (A) and atieas t 15 dB (A) above th e speech in te rf erence level. RESOLUTION MSC.48(66) (adopted on 4 June 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE

ภาคผนวก 2 ประมวลข้อบังคับระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยระบบความปลอดภัยจากเพลิงไหม้ ( Resolution MSC. 98(73) International Code for Fire Safety Systems)

RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE, RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Committee, NOTING the revision of chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 (hereinafter referred to as “the Convention ” ), RECOGNIZING the need to continue the mandatory application of the fire safety systems required by the revised chapter II-2 of the Convention, NOTING resolution MSC.99(73) by which it adopted, inter alia, the revised chapter II-2 of the Convention to make the provisions of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) mandatory under the Convention, HAVING CONSIDERED, at its seventy-third session, the text of the proposed FSS Code, 1. ADOPTS the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code), the text of which is set out in the Annex to the present resolution; 2. INVITES Contracting Governments to the Convention to note that the FSS Code will take effect on 1 July 2002 upon the entry into force of the revised chapter II-2 of the Convention; 3. REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit certified copies of this resolution and the text of the FSS Code contained in the Annex to all Contracting Governments to the Convention; 4. FURTHER REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit copies of this resolution and the Annex to all Members of the Organization which are not Contracting Governments to the Convention. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 2 - ANNEX INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS Table of contents Preamble Chapter 1 General Chapter 2 International shore connections Chapter 3 Personnel protection Chapter 4 Fire extinguishers Chapter 5 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems Chapter 6 Fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems Chapter 7 Fixed pressure water-spraying and water-mist fire-extinguishing systems Chapter 8 Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems Chapter 9 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems Chapter 10 Sample extraction smoke detection systems Chapter 11 Low-location lighting systems Chapter 12 Fixed emergency fire pumps Chapter 13 Arrangement of means of escape Chapter 14 Fixed deck foam systems Chapter 15 Inert gas systems RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 3 - THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS (Fire Safety Systems Code) PREAMBLE 1 The purpose of this Code is to provide international standards of specific engineering specifications for fire safety systems required by chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. 2 On or after 1 July 2002, this Code will be mandatory for fire safety systems required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. Any future amendment to the Code must be adopted and brought into force in accordance with the procedure laid down in article VIII of the Convention. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 4 - CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL 1 Application 1.1 This Code is applicable to fire safety systems as referred to in chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. 1.2 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this Code is applicable for the fire safety systems of ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2002. 2 Definitions 2.1 Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly. 2.2 Convention means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. 2.3 Fire Safety Systems Code means the International Code for Fire Safety Systems as defined in chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. 2.4 For the purpose of this Code, definitions provided in chapter II-2 of the Convention also apply. 3 Use of equivalents and modern technology In order to allow modern technology and development of fire safety systems, the Administrations may approve fire safety systems which are not specified in this Code if the requirements of part F of chapter II-2 of the Convention are fulfilled. 4 Use of toxic extinguishing media The use of a fire-extinguishing medium which, in the opinion of the Administration, either by itself or under expected conditions of use gives off toxic gases, liquids and other substances in such quantities as to endanger persons shall not be permitted. CHAPTER 2 - INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTIONS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for international shore connections as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 Standard dimensions Standard dimensions of flanges for the international shore connection shall be in accordance with the following table: RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 5 - Table 2.1 - Standard dimensions for international shore connections Description Dimension Outside diameter 178 mm Inside diameter 64 mm Bolt circle diameter 132 mm Slots in flange 4 holes 19 mm in diameter spaced equidistantly on a bolt circle of the above diameter, slotted to the flange periphery Flange thickness 14.5 mm minimum Bolts and nuts 4, each of 16 mm diameter, 50 mm in length 2.2 Materials and accessories International shore connections shall be of steel or other equivalent material and shall be designed for 1 N/mm 2 services. The flange shall have a flat face on one side and, on the other side, it shall be permanently attached to a coupling that will fit the ship’s hydrant and hose. The connection shall be kept aboard the ship together with a gasket of any material suitable for 1 N/mm 2 services, together with four bolts of 16 mm diameter and 50 mm in length, four 16 mm nuts, and eight washers. CHAPTER 3 - PERSONNEL PROTECTION 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for personnel protection as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 Fire-fighter’s outfit A fire-fighter’s outfit shall consist of a set of personal equipment and a breathing apparatus. 2.1.1 Personal equipment Personal equipment shall consist of the following: .1 protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. The outer surface shall be water-resistant; .2 boots of rubber or other electrically non-conducting material; .3 rigid helmet providing effective protection against impact; RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 6 - .4 electric safety lamp (hand lantern) of an approved type with a minimum burning period of 3 h. Electric safety lamps on tankers and those intended to be used in hazardous areas shall be of an explosion-proof type; and .5 axe with a handle provided with high-voltage insulation. 2.1.2 Breathing apparatus Breathing apparatus shall be a self-contained compressed air-operated breathing apparatus for which the volume of air contained in the cylinders shall be at least 1,200 l , or other self-contained breathing apparatus which shall be capable of functioning for at least 30 min. All air cylinders for breathing apparatus shall be interchangeable. 2.1.3 Lifeline For each breathing apparatus a fireproof lifeline of at least 30 m in length shall be provided. The lifeline shall successfully pass an approval test by statical load of 3.5 kN for 5 min without failure. The lifeline shall be capable of being attached by means of a snap-hook to the harness of the apparatus or to a separate belt in order to prevent the breathing apparatus becoming detached when the lifeline is operated. 2.2 Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD) 2.2.1 General 2.2.1.1 An EEBD is a supplied air or oxygen device only used for escape from a compartment that has a hazardous atmosphere and shall be of an approved type. 2.2.1.2 EEBDs shall not be used for fighting fires, entering oxygen deficient voids or tanks, or worn by fire-fighters. In these events, a self-contained breathing apparatus, which is specifically suited for such applications, shall be used. 2.2.2 Definitions 2.2.2.1 Face piece means a face covering that is designed to form a complete seal around the eyes, nose and mouth which is secured in position by a suitable means. 2.2.2.2 Hood means a head covering which completely covers the head, neck, and may cover portions of the shoulders. 2.2.2.3 Hazardous atmosphere means any atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health. 2.2.3 Particulars 2.2.3.1 The EEBD shall have a service duration of at least 10 min. 2.2.3.2 The EEBD shall include a hood or full face piece, as appropriate, to protect the eyes, nose and mouth during escape. Hoods and face pieces shall be constructed of flame resistant materials and include a clear window for viewing. 2.2.3.3 An inactivated EEBD shall be capable of being carried hands-free. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 7 - 2.2.3.4 An EEBD, when stored, shall be suitably protected from the environment. 2.2.3.5 Brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating their use shall be clearly printed on the EEBD. The donning procedures shall be quick and easy to allow for situations where there is little time to seek safety from a hazardous atmosphere. 2.2.4 Markings Maintenance requirements, manufacturer’s trademark and serial number, shelf life with accompanying manufacture date and name of the approving authority shall be printed on each EEBD. All EEBD training units shall be clearly marked. CHAPTER 4 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for fire extinguishers as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Type approval All fire extinguishers shall be of approved types and designs based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. 3 Engineering specifications 3.1 Fire extinguisher 3.1.1 Quantity of medium 3.1.1.1 Each powder or carbon dioxide extinguisher shall have a capacity of at least 5 kg and each foam extinguisher shall have a capacity of at least 9 l . The mass of all portable fire extinguishers shall not exceed 23 kg and they shall have a fire-extinguishing capability at least equivalent to that of a 9 l fluid extinguisher. 3.1.1.2 The Administration shall determine the equivalents of fire extinguishers. 3.1.2 Recharging Only refills approved for the fire extinguisher in question shall be used for recharging. 3.2 Portable foam applicators A portable foam applicator unit shall consist of a foam nozzle of an inductor type capable of being connected to the fire main by a fire hose, together with a portable tank containing at least 20 l of foam-forming liquid and one spare tank of foam-making liquid. The nozzle shall be capable of producing effective foam suitable for extinguishing an oil fire, at the rate of at least 1.5 m 3 /min. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 8 - CHAPTER 5 - FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 General 2.1.1 Fire-extinguishing medium 2.1.1.1 Where the quantity of the fire-extinguishing medium is required to protect more than one space, the quantity of medium available need not be more than the largest quantity required for any one space so protected. 2.1.1.2 The volume of starting air receivers, converted to free air volume, shall be added to the gross volume of the machinery space when calculating the necessary quantity of the fire-extinguishing medium. Alternatively, a discharge pipe from the safety valves may be fitted and led directly to the open air. 2.1.1.3 Means shall be provided for the crew to safely check the quantity of the fire-extinguishing medium in the containers. 2.1.1.4 Containers for the storage of fire-extinguishing medium and associated pressure components shall be designed to pressure codes of practice to the satisfaction of the Administration having regard to their locations and maximum ambient temperatures expected in service. 2.1.2 Installation requirements 2.1.2.1 The piping for the distribution of fire-extinguishing medium shall be arranged and discharge nozzles so positioned that a uniform distribution of the medium is obtained. 2.1.2.2 Except as otherwise permitted by the Administration, pressure containers required for the storage of fire-extinguishing medium, other than steam, shall be located outside the protected spaces in accordance with regulation II-2/10.4.3 of the Convention. 2.1.2.3 Spare parts for the system shall be stored on board and be to the satisfaction of the Administration. 2.1.3 System control requirements 2.1.3.1 The necessary pipes for conveying fire-extinguishing medium into the protected spaces shall be provided with control valves so marked as to indicate clearly the spaces to which the pipes are led. Suitable provision shall be made to prevent inadvertent release of the medium into the space. Where a cargo space fitted with a gas fire-extinguishing system is used as a passenger space, the gas connection shall be blanked during such use. The pipes may pass through accommodations providing that they are of substantial thickness and that their tightness is verified with a pressure test, after their installation, at a pressure head not less than 5 N/mm 2 . In addition, pipes passing through accommodation areas shall be joined only by welding and shall RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 9 - not be fitted with drains or other openings within such spaces. The pipes shall not pass through refrigerated spaces. 2.1.3.2 Means shall be provided for automatically giving audible warning of the release of fire-extinguishing medium into any ro-ro spaces and other spaces in which personnel normally work or to which they have access. The pre-discharge alarm shall be automatically activated (e.g., by opening of the release cabinet door). The alarm shall operate for the length of time needed to evacuate the space, but in no case less than 20 s before the medium is released. Conventional cargo spaces and small spaces (such as compressor rooms, paint lockers, etc.) with only a local release need not be provided with such an alarm. 2.1.3.3 The means of control of any fixed gas fire-extinguishing system shall be readily accessible, simple to operate and shall be grouped together in as few locations as possible at positions not likely to be cut off by a fire in a protected space. At each location there shall be clear instructions relating to the operation of the system having regard to the safety of personnel. 2.1.3.4 Automatic release of fire-extinguishing medium shall not be permitted, except as permitted by the Administration. 2.2 Carbon dioxide systems 2.2.1 Quantity of fire-extinguishing medium 2.2.1.1 For cargo spaces the quantity of carbon dioxide available shall, unless otherwise provided, be sufficient to give a minimum volume of free gas equal to 30% of the gross volume of the largest cargo space to be protected in the ship. 2.2.1.2 For machinery spaces the quantity of carbon dioxide carried shall be sufficient to give a minimum volume of free gas equal to the larger of the following volumes, either: .1 40% of the gross volume of the largest machinery space so protected, the volume to exclude that part of the casing above the level at which the horizontal area of the casing is 40% or less of the horizontal area of the space concerned taken midway between the tank top and the lowest part of the casing; or .2 35% of the gross volume of the largest machinery space protected, including the casing. 2.2.1.3 The percentages specified in paragraph 2.2.1.2 above may be reduced to 35% and 30%, respectively, for cargo ships of less than 2,000 gross tonnage provided that where two or more machinery spaces are not entirely separate, they shall be considered as forming one space. 2.2.1.4 For the purpose of this paragraph the volume of free carbon dioxide shall be calculated at 0.56 m 3 /kg. 2.2.1.5 For machinery spaces, the fixed piping system shall be such that 85% of the gas can be discharged into the space within 2 min. 2.2.2 Controls Carbon dioxide systems shall comply with the following requirements: RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 10 - .1 two separate controls shall be provided for releasing carbon dioxide into a protected space and to ensure the activation of the alarm. One control shall be used for opening the valve of the piping which conveys the gas into the protected space and a second control shall be used to discharge the gas from its storage containers; and .2 the two controls shall be located inside a release box clearly identified for the particular space. If the box containing the controls is to be locked, a key to the box shall be in a break-glass-type enclosure conspicuously located adjacent to the box. 2.3 Requirements of steam systems The boiler or boilers available for supplying steam shall have an evaporation of at least 1 kg of steam per hour for each 0.75 m 3 of the gross volume of the largest space so protected. In addition to complying with the foregoing requirements, the systems in all respects shall be as determined by, and to the satisfaction of, the Administration. 2.4 Systems using gaseous products of fuel combustion 2.4.1 General Where gas other than carbon dioxide or steam, as permitted by paragraph 2.3, is produced on the ship and is used as a fire-extinguishing medium, the system shall comply with the requirements in paragraph 2.4.2. 2.4.2 Requirements of the systems 2.4.2.1 Gaseous products Gas shall be a gaseous product of fuel combustion in which the oxygen content, the carbon monoxide content, the corrosive elements and any solid combustible elements in a gaseous product shall have been reduced to a permissible minimum. 2.4.2.2 Capacity of fire-extinguishing systems 2.4.2.2.1 Where such gas is used as the fire-extinguishing medium in a fixed fire-extinguishing system for the protection of machinery spaces, it shall afford protection equivalent to that provided by a fixed system using carbon dioxide as the medium. 2.4.2.2.2 Where such gas is used as the fire-extinguishing medium in a fixed fire-extinguishing system for the protection of cargo spaces, a sufficient quantity of such gas shall be available to supply hourly a volume of free gas at least equal to 25 % of the gross volume of the largest space protected in this way for a period of 72 h. 2.5 Equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems equivalent to those specified in paragraphs 2.2 to 2.4 shall be approved by the Administration based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 11 - CHAPTER 6 - FIXED FOAM FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 General Fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems shall be capable of generating foam suitable for extinguishing oil fires. 2.2 Fixed high-expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems 2.2.1 Quantity and performance of foam concentrates 2.2.1.1 The foam concentrates of high-expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems shall be approved by the Administration based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. 2.2.1.2 Any required fixed high-expansion foam system in machinery spaces shall be capable of rapidly discharging through fixed discharge outlets a quantity of foam sufficient to fill the greatest space to be protected at a rate of at least 1 m in depth per minute. The quantity of foam-forming liquid available shall be sufficient to produce a volume of foam equal to five times the volume of the largest space to be protected. The expansion ratio of the foam shall not exceed 1,000 to 1. 2.2.1.3 The Administration may permit alternative arrangements and discharge rates provided that it is satisfied that equivalent protection is achieved. 2.2.2 Installation requirements 2.2.2.1 Supply ducts for delivering foam, air intakes to the foam generator and the number of foam-producing units shall in the opinion of the Administration be such as will provide effective foam production and distribution. 2.2.2.2 The arrangement of the foam generator delivery ducting shall be such that a fire in the protected space will not affect the foam generating equipment. If the foam generators are located adjacent to the protected space, foam delivery ducts shall be installed to allow at least 450 mm of separation between the generators and the protected space. The foam delivery ducts shall be constructed of steel having a thickness of not less than 5 mm. In addition, stainless steel dampers (single or multi-bladed) with a thickness of not less than 3 mm shall be installed at the openings in the boundary bulkheads or decks between the foam generators and the protected space. The dampers shall be automatically operated (electrically, pneumatically or hydraulically) by means of remote control of the foam generator related to them. 2.2.2.3 The foam generator, its sources of power supply, foam-forming liquid and means of controlling the system shall be readily accessible and simple to operate and shall be grouped in as few locations as possible at positions not likely to be cut off by a fire in the protected space. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 12 - 2.3 Fixed low-expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems 2.3.1 Quantity and foam concentrates 2.3.1.1 The foam concentrates of low-expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems shall be approved by the Administration based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. 2.3.1.2 The system shall be capable of discharging through fixed discharge outlets in not more than 5 min a quantity of foam sufficient to cover to a depth of 150 mm the largest single area over which oil fuel is liable to spread. The expansion ratio of the foam shall not exceed 12 to 1. 2.3.2 Installation requirements 2.3.2.1 Means shall be provided for the effective distribution of the foam through a permanent system of piping and control valves or cocks to suitable discharge outlets, and for the foam to be effectively directed by fixed sprayers on other main fire hazards in the protected space. The means for effective distribution of the foam shall be proven acceptable to the Administration through calculation or by testing. 2.3.2.2 The means of control of any such systems shall be readily accessible and simple to operate and shall be grouped together in as few locations as possible at positions not likely to be cut off by a fire in the protected space. CHAPTER 7 - FIXED PRESSURE WATER-SPRAYING AND WATER-MIST FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for fixed pressure water-spraying and water-mist fire-extinguishing systems as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 Fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing systems 2.1.1 Nozzles and pumps 2.1.1.1 Any required fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing system in machinery spaces shall be provided with spraying nozzles of an approved type. 2.1.1.2 The number and arrangement of the nozzles shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration and shall be such as to ensure an effective average distribution of water of at least 5 l /m 2 /min in the spaces to be protected. Where increased application rates are considered necessary, these shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. 2.1.1.3 Precautions shall be taken to prevent the nozzles from becoming clogged by impurities in the water or corrosion of piping, nozzles, valves and pump. 2.1.1.4 The pump shall be capable of simultaneously supplying at the necessary pressure all sections of the system in any one compartment to be protected. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 13 - 2.1.1.5 The pump may be driven by an independent internal combustion machinery, but, if it is dependent upon power being supplied from the emergency generator fitted in compliance with the provisions of regulation II-1/42 or regulation II-1/43 of the Convention, as appropriate, that generator shall be so arranged as to start automatically in case of main power failure so that power for the pump required by paragraph 2.1.1.4 is immediately available. The independent internal combustion machinery for driving the pump shall be so situated that a fire in the protected space or spaces will not affect the air supply to the machinery. 2.1.2 Installation requirements 2.1.2.1 Nozzles shall be fitted above bilges, tank tops and other areas over which oil fuel is liable to spread and also above other specific fire hazards in the machinery spaces. 2.1.2.2 The system may be divided into sections, the distribution valves of which shall be operated from easily accessible positions outside the spaces to be protected so as not to be readily cut off by a fire in the protected space. 2.1.2.3 The pump and its controls shall be installed outside the space or spaces to be protected. It shall not be possible for a fire in the space or spaces protected by the water-spraying system to put the system out of action. 2.1.3 System control requirements The system shall be kept charged at the necessary pressure and the pump supplying the water for the system shall be put automatically into action by a pressure drop in the system. 2.2 Equivalent water-mist fire-extinguishing systems Water-mist fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms shall be approved by the Administration based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. CHAPTER 8 - AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 General 2.1.1 Type of sprinkler systems The automatic sprinkler systems shall be of the wet pipe type, but small exposed sections may be of the dry pipe type where, in the opinion of the Administration, this is a necessary precaution. Saunas shall be fitted with a dry pipe system, with sprinkler heads having an operating temperature up to 140 o C. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 14 - 2.1.2 Sprinkler systems equivalent to those specified in paragraphs 2.2 to 2.4 Automatic sprinkler systems equivalent to those specified in paragraphs 2.2 to 2.4 shall be approved by the Administration based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. 2.2 Sources of power supply 2.2.1 Passenger ships There shall be not less than two sources of power supply for the sea water pump and automatic alarm and detection system. Where the sources of power for the pump are electrical, these shall be a main generator and an emergency source of power. One supply for the pump shall be taken from the main switchboard, and one from the emergency switchboard by separate feeders reserved solely for that purpose. The feeders shall be so arranged as to avoid galleys, machinery spaces and other enclosed spaces of high fire risk except in so far as it is necessary to reach the appropriate switchboards, and shall be run to an automatic changeover switch situated near the sprinkler pump. This switch shall permit the supply of power from the main switchboard so long as a supply is available therefrom, and be so designed that upon failure of that supply it will automatically change over to the supply from the emergency switchboard. The switches on the main switchboard and the emergency switchboard shall be clearly labelled and normally kept closed. No other switch shall be permitted in the feeders concerned. One of the sources of power supply for the alarm and detection system shall be an emergency source. Where one of the sources of power for the pump is an internal combustion engine it shall, in addition to complying with the provisions of paragraph 2.4.3, be so situated that a fire in any protected space will not affect the air supply to the machinery. 2.2.2 Cargo ships There shall not be less than two sources of power supply for the sea water pump and automatic alarm and detection system. If the pump is electrically driven, it shall be connected to the main source of electrical power, which shall be capable of being supplied by at least two generators. The feeders shall be so arranged as to avoid galleys, machinery spaces and other enclosed spaces of high fire risk except in so far as it is necessary to reach the appropriate switchboards. One of the sources of power supply for the alarm and detection system shall be an emergency source. Where one of the sources of power for the pump is an internal combustion engine, it shall, in addition to complying with the provisions of paragraph 2.4.3, be so situated that a fire in any protected space will not affect the air supply to the machinery. 2.3 Component requirements 2.3.1 Sprinklers 2.3.1.1 The sprinklers shall be resistant to corrosion by the marine atmosphere. In accommodation and service spaces the sprinklers shall come into operation within the temperature range from 68 o C to 79 o C, except that in locations such as drying rooms, where high ambient temperatures might be expected, the operating temperature may be increased by not more than 30 o C above the maximum deckhead temperature. 2.3.1.2 A quantity of spare sprinkler heads shall be provided for all types and ratings installed on the ship as follows: RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 15 - Total number of heads Required number of spares <300 6 300 to 1000 12 >1000 24 The number of spare sprinkler heads of any type need not exceed the total number of heads installed of that type. 2.3.2 Pressure tanks 2.3.2.1 A pressure tank having a volume equal to at least twice that of the charge of water specified in this paragraph shall be provided. The tank shall contain a standing charge of fresh water, equivalent to the amount of water which would be discharged in 1 min by the pump referred to in paragraph 2.3.3.2, and the arrangements shall provide for maintaining an air pressure in the tank such as to ensure that where the standing charge of fresh water in the tank has been used the pressure will be not less than the working pressure of the sprinkler, plus the pressure exerted by a head of water measured from the bottom of the tank to the highest sprinkler in the system. Suitable means of replenishing the air under pressure and of replenishing the fresh water charge in the tank shall be provided. A glass gauge shall be provided to indicate the correct level of the water in the tank. 2.3.2.2 Means shall be provided to prevent the passage of sea water into the tank. 2.3.3 Sprinkler pumps 2.3.3.1 An independent power pump shall be provided solely for the purpose of continuing automatically the discharge of water from the sprinklers. The pump shall be brought into action automatically by the pressure drop in the system before the standing fresh water charge in the pressure tank is completely exhausted. 2.3.3.2 The pump and the piping system shall be capable of maintaining the necessary pressure at the level of the highest sprinkler to ensure a continuous output of water sufficient for the simultaneous coverage of a minimum area of 280 m 2 at the application rate specified in paragraph 2.5.2.3. The hydraulic capability of the system shall be confirmed by the review of hydraulic calculations, followed by a test of the system, if deemed necessary by the Administration. 2.3.3.3 The pump shall have fitted on the delivery side a test valve with a short open-ended discharge pipe. The effective area through the valve and pipe shall be adequate to permit the release of the required pump output while maintaining the pressure in the system specified in paragraph 2.3.2.1. 2.4 Installation requirements 2.4.1 General Any parts of the system which may be subjected to freezing temperatures in service shall be suitably protected against freezing. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 16 - 2.4.2 Piping arrangements 2.4.2.1 Sprinklers shall be grouped into separate sections, each of which shall contain not more than 200 sprinklers. In passenger ships any section of sprinklers shall not serve more than two decks and shall not be situated in more than one main vertical zone. However, the Administration may permit such a section of sprinklers to serve more than two decks or be situated in more than one main vertical zone, if it is satisfied that the protection of the ship against fire will not thereby be reduced. 2.4.2.2 Each section of sprinklers shall be capable of being isolated by one stop valve only. The stop valve in each section shall be readily accessible in a location outside of the associated section or in cabinets within stairway enclosures. The valve’s location shall be clearly and permanently indicated. Means shall be provided to prevent the operation of the stop valves by any unauthorized person. 2.4.2.3 A test valve shall be provided for testing the automatic alarm for each section of sprinklers by a discharge of water equivalent to the operation of one sprinkler. The test valve for each section shall be situated near the stop valve for that section. 2.4.2.4 The sprinkler system shall have a connection from the ship’s fire main by way of a lockable screw-down non-return valve at the connection which will prevent a backflow from the sprinkler system to the fire main. 2.4.2.5 A gauge indicating the pressure in the system shall be provided at each section stop valve and at a central station. 2.4.2.6 The sea inlet to the pump shall wherever possible be in the space containing the pump and shall be so arranged that when the ship is afloat it will not be necessary to shut off the supply of sea water to the pump for any purpose other than the inspection or repair of the pump. 2.4.3 Location of systems The sprinkler pump and tank shall be situated in a position reasonably remote from any machinery space of category A and shall not be situated in any space required to be protected by the sprinkler system. 2.5 System control requirements 2.5.1 Ready availability 2.5.1.1 Any required automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system shall be capable of immediate operation at all times and no action by the crew shall be necessary to set it in operation. 2.5.1.2 The automatic sprinkler system shall be kept charged at the necessary pressure and shall have provision for a continuous supply of water as required in this chapter. 2.5.2 Alarm and indication 2.5.2.1 Each section of sprinklers shall include means for giving a visual and audible alarm signal automatically at one or more indicating units whenever any sprinkler comes into operation. Such alarm systems shall be such as to indicate if any fault occurs in the system. Such units shall RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 17 - indicate in which section served by the system a fire has occurred and shall be centralised on the navigation bridge or in the continuously manned central control station and, in addition, visible and audible alarms from the unit shall also be placed in a position other than on the aforementioned spaces to ensure that the indication of fire is immediately received by the crew. 2.5.2.2 Switches shall be provided at one of the indicating positions referred to in paragraph 2.5.2.1 which will enable the alarm and the indicators for each section of sprinklers to be tested. 2.5.2.3 Sprinklers shall be placed in an overhead position and spaced in a suitable pattern to maintain an average application rate of not less than 5 l /m 2 /min over the nominal area covered by the sprinklers. However, the Administration may permit the use of sprinklers providing such an alternative amount of water suitably distributed as has been shown to the satisfaction of the Administration to be not less effective. 2.5.2.4 A list or plan shall be displayed at each indicating unit showing the spaces covered and the location of the zone in respect of each section. Suitable instructions for testing and maintenance shall be available. 2.5.3 Testing Means shall be provided for testing the automatic operation of the pump on reduction of pressure in the system. CHAPTER 9 - FIXED FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 General requirements 2.1.1 Any required fixed fire detection and fire alarm system with manually operated call points shall be capable of immediate operation at all times. 2.1.2 The fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shall not be used for any other purpose, except that closing of fire doors and similar functions may be permitted at the control panel. 2.1.3 The system and equipment shall be suitably designed to withstand supply voltage variation and transients, ambient temperature changes, vibration, humidity, shock, impact and corrosion normally encountered in ships. 2.1.4 Zone address identification capability Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems with a zone address identification capability shall be so arranged that: .1 means are provided to ensure that any fault (e.g. power break, short circuit, earth, etc.) occurring in the loop will not render the whole loop ineffective; RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 18 - .2 all arrangements are made to enable the initial configuration of the system to be restored in the event of failure (e.g. electrical, electronic, informatics, etc.); .3 the first initiated fire alarm will not prevent any other detector from initiating further fire alarms; and .4 no loop will pass through a space twice. When this is not practical (e.g. for large public spaces), the part of the loop which by necessity passes through the space for a second time shall be installed at the maximum possible distance from the other parts of the loop. 2.2 Sources of power supply There shall be not less than two sources of power supply for the electrical equipment used in the operation of the fixed fire detection and fire alarm system, one of which shall be an emergency source. The supply shall be provided by separate feeders reserved solely for that purpose. Such feeders shall run to an automatic change-over switch situated in, or adjacent to, the control panel for the fire detection system. 2.3 Component requirements 2.3.1 Detectors 2.3.1.1 Detectors shall be operated by heat, smoke or other products of combustion, flame, or any combination of these factors. Detectors operated by other factors indicative of incipient fires may be considered by the Administration provided that they are no less sensitive than such detectors. Flame detectors shall only be used in addition to smoke or heat detectors. 2.3.1.2 Smoke detectors required in all stairways, corridors and escape routes within accommodation spaces shall be certified to operate before the smoke density exceeds 12.5% obscuration per metre, but not until the smoke density exceeds 2% obscuration per metre. Smoke detectors to be installed in other spaces shall operate within sensitivity limits to the satisfaction of the Administration having regard to the avoidance of detector insensitivity or oversensitivity. 2.3.1.3 Heat detectors shall be certified to operate before the temperature exceeds 78 o C, but not until the temperature exceeds 54 o C, when the temperature is raised to those limits at a rate less than 1 o C per minute. At higher rates of temperature rise, the heat detector shall operate within temperature limits to the satisfaction of the Administration having regard to the avoidance of detector insensitivity or oversensitivity. 2.3.1.4 The operation temperature of heat detectors in drying rooms and similar spaces of a normal high ambient temperature may be up to 130 o C, and up to 140 o C in saunas. 2.3.1.5 All detectors shall be of a type such that they can be tested for correct operation and restored to normal surveillance without the renewal of any component. 2.4 Installation requirements 2.4.1 Sections 2.4.1.1 Detectors and manually operated call points shall be grouped into sections. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 19 - 2.4.1.2 A section of fire detectors which covers a control station, a service space or an accommodation space shall not include a machinery space of category A. For fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems with remotely and individually identifiable fire detectors, a loop covering sections of fire detectors in accommodation, service spaces and control station shall not include sections of fire detectors in machinery spaces of category A. 2.4.1.3 Where the fixed fire detection and fire alarm system does not include means of remotely identifying each detector individually, no section covering more than one deck within accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations shall normally be permitted except a section which covers an enclosed stairway. In order to avoid delay in identifying the source of fire, the number of enclosed spaces included in each section shall be limited as determined by the Administration. In no case shall more than 50 enclosed spaces be permitted in any section. If the system is fitted with remotely and individually identifiable fire detectors, the sections may cover several decks and serve any number of enclosed spaces. 2.4.1.4 In passenger ships, if there is no fixed fire detection and fire alarm system capable of remotely and individually identifying each detector, a section of detectors shall not serve spaces on both sides of the ship nor on more than one deck and neither shall it be situated in more than one main vertical zone except that the same section of detectors may serve spaces on more than one deck if those spaces are located in the fore or aft end of the ship or if they protect common spaces on different decks (e.g. fan rooms, galleys, public spaces, etc.). In ships of less than 20 m in breadth, the same section of detectors may serve spaces on both sides of the ship. In passenger ships fitted with individually identifiable fire detectors, a section may serve spaces on both sides of the ship and on several decks, but shall not be situated in more than one main vertical zone. 2.4.2 Positioning of detectors 2.4.2.1 Detectors shall be located for optimum performance. Positions near beams and ventilation ducts or other positions where patterns of air flow could adversely affect performance and positions where impact or physical damage is likely shall be avoided. Detectors which are located on the overhead shall be a minimum distance of 0.5 m away from bulkheads, except in corridors, lockers and stairways. 2.4.2.2 The maximum spacing of detectors shall be in accordance with the table below: Table 9.1 - Spacing of detectors Type of detector Maximum floor area per detector Maximum distance apart between centres Maximum distance away from bulkheads Heat 37 m 2 9 m 4.5 m Smoke 74 m 2 11 m 5.5 m The Administration may require or permit different spacing to that specified in the above table if based upon test data which demonstrate the characteristics of the detectors. 2.4.3 Arrangement of electric wiring 2.4.3.1 Electrical wiring which forms part of the system shall be so arranged as to avoid galleys, machinery spaces of category A, and other enclosed spaces of high fire risk except where it is necessary to provide for fire detection or fire alarm in such spaces or to connect to the appropriate power supply. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 20 - 2.4.3.2 A loop of fire detection systems with a zone address identification capability shall not be damaged at more than one point by a fire. 2.5 System control requirements 2.5.1 Visual and audible fire signals 2.5.1.1 The activation of any detector or manually operated call point shall initiate a visual and audible fire signal at the control panel and indicating units. If the signals have not received attention within 2 min, an audible alarm shall be automatically sounded throughout the crew accommodation and service spaces, control stations and machinery spaces of category A. This alarm sounder system need not be an integral part of the detection system. 2.5.1.2 The control panel shall be located on the navigation bridge or in the continuously manned central control station. 2.5.1.3 Indicating units shall, as a minimum, denote the section in which a detector has been activated or manually operated call point has been operated. At least one unit shall be so located that it is easily accessible to responsible members of the crew at all times. One indicating unit shall be located on the navigation bridge if the control panel is located in the main fire control station. 2.5.1.4 Clear information shall be displayed on or adjacent to each indicating unit about the spaces covered and the location of the sections. 2.5.1.5 Power supplies and electric circuits necessary for the operation of the system shall be monitored for loss of power or fault conditions as appropriate. Occurrence of a fault condition shall initiate a visual and audible fault signal at the control panel which shall be distinct from a fire signal. 2.5.2 Testing Suitable instructions and component spares for testing and maintenance shall be provided. CHAPTER 10 - SAMPLE EXTRACTION SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for sample extraction smoke detection systems as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 General requirements 2.1.1 Wherever in the text of this chapter the word “system” appears, it shall mean “sample extraction smoke detection system”. 2.1.2 Any required system shall be capable of continuous operation at all times except that systems operating on a sequential scanning principle may be accepted, provided that the interval between scanning the same position twice gives an overall response time to the satisfaction of the Administration. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 21 - 2.1.3 The system shall be designed, constructed and installed so as to prevent the leakage of any toxic or flammable substances or fire-extinguishing media into any accommodation and service space, control station or machinery space. 2.1.4 The system and equipment shall be suitably designed to withstand supply voltage variations and transients, ambient temperature changes, vibration, humidity, shock, impact and corrosion normally encountered in ships and to avoid the possibility of ignition of a flammable gas air mixture. 2.1.5 The system shall be of a type that can be tested for correct operation and restored to normal surveillance without the renewal of any component. 2.1.6 An alternative power supply for the electrical equipment used in the operation of the system shall be provided. 2.2 Component requirements 2.2.1 The sensing unit shall be certified to operate before the smoke density within the sensing chamber exceeds 6.65% obscuration per metre. 2.2.2 Duplicate sample extraction fans shall be provided. The fans shall be of sufficient capacity to operate under normal ventilation conditions in the protected area and shall give an overall response time to the satisfaction of the Administration. 2.2.3 The control panel shall permit observation of smoke in the individual sampling pipe. 2.2.4 Means shall be provided to monitor the airflow through the sampling pipes so designed as to ensure that as far as practicable equal quantities are extracted from each interconnected accumulator. 2.2.5 Sampling pipes shall be a minimum of 12 mm internal diameter except when used in conjunction with fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems when the minimum size of pipe shall be sufficient to permit the fire-extinguishing gas to be discharged within the appropriate time. 2.2.6 Sampling pipes shall be provided with an arrangement for periodically purging with compressed air. 2.3 Installation requirements 2.3.1 Smoke accumulators 2.3.1.1 At least one smoke accumulator shall be located in every enclosed space for which smoke detection is required. However, where a space is designed to carry oil or refrigerated cargo alternatively with cargoes for which a smoke sampling system is required, means may be provided to isolate the smoke accumulators in such compartments for the system. Such means shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. 2.3.1.2 Smoke accumulators shall be located for optimum performance and shall be spaced so that no part of the overhead deck area is more than 12 m measured horizontally from an accumulator. Where systems are used in spaces which may be mechanically ventilated, the position of the smoke accumulators shall be considered having regard to the effects of ventilation. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 22 - 2.3.1.3 Smoke accumulators shall be positioned where impact or physical damage is unlikely to occur. 2.3.1.4 Not more than four accumulators shall be connected to each sampling point. 2.3.1.5 Smoke accumulators from more than one enclosed space shall not be connected to the same sampling point. 2.3.2 Sampling pipes 2.3.2.1 The sampling pipe arrangements shall be such that the location of the fire can be readily identified. 2.3.2.2 Sampling pipes shall be self-draining and suitably protected from impact or damage from cargo working. 2.4 System control requirements 2.4.1 Visual and audible fire signals 2.4.1.1 The control panel shall be located on the navigation bridge or in the continuously manned central control station. 2.4.1.2 Clear information shall be displayed on, or adjacent to, the control panel designating the spaces covered. 2.4.1.3 The detection of smoke or other products of combustion shall initiate a visual and audible signal at the control panel and the navigation bridge or continuously manned central control station. 2.4.1.4 Power supplies necessary for the operation of the system shall be monitored for loss of power. Any loss of power shall initiate a visual and audible signal at the control panel and the navigation bridge which shall be distinct from a signal indicating smoke detection. 2.4.2 Testing Suitable instructions and component spares shall be provided for the testing and maintenance of the system. CHAPTER 11 - LOW-LOCATION LIGHTING SYSTEMS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for low-location lighting systems as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 General requirements Any required low-location lighting systems shall be approved by the Administration based on the guidelines developed by the Organization, or to an international standard acceptable to the Organization. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 23 - CHAPTER 12 - FIXED EMERGENCY FIRE PUMPS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for emergency fire pumps as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. This chapter is not applicable to passenger ships of l,000 gross tonnage and upwards. See regulation II-2/10.2.2.3.1.1 of the Convention for requirements for such ships. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 General The emergency fire pump shall be of a fixed independently driven power-operated pump. 2.2 Component requirements 2.2.1 Emergency fire pumps 2.2.1.1 Capacity of the pump The capacity of the pump shall not be less than 40% of the total capacity of the fire pumps required by regulation II-2/10.2.2.4.1 of the Convention and in any case not less than the following: .1 for passenger ships less than 1,000 gross tonnage and for cargo 25 m 3 /h ships of 2,000 gross tonnage and upwards; and .2 for cargo ships less than 2,000 gross tonnage 15 m 3 /h. 2.2.1.2 Pressure at hydrants When the pump is delivering the quantity of water required by paragraph 2.2.1.1, the pressure at any hydrants shall be not less than the minimum pressure required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2.2.1.3 Suction heads The total suction head and the net positive suction head of the pump shall be determined having due regard to the requirements of the Convention and this chapter on the pump capacity and on the hydrant pressure under all conditions of list, trim, roll and pitch likely to be encountered in service. The ballast condition of a ship on entering or leaving a dry dock need not be considered a service condition. 2.2.2 Diesel engines and fuel tank 2.2.2.1 Starting of diesel engine Any diesel-driven power source for the pump shall be capable of being readily started in its cold condition down to the temperature of 0 o C by hand (manual) cranking. If this is impracticable, or if lower temperature are likely to be encountered, consideration shall be given to the provision and maintenance of the heating arrangement, acceptable to the Administration so that ready RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 24 - starting will be assured. If hand (manual) starting is impracticable, the Administration may permit other means of starting. These means shall be such as to enable the diesel-driven power source to be started at least six times within a period of 30 min and at least twice within the first 10 min. 2.2.2.2 Fuel tank capacity Any service fuel tank shall contain sufficient fuel to enable the pump to run on full load for at least 3 h and sufficient reserves of fuel shall be available outside the machinery space of category A to enable the pump to be run on full load for an additional 15 h. CHAPTER 13 - ARRANGEMENT OF MEANS OF ESCAPE 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for means of escape as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Passenger ships 2.1 Width of stairways 2.1.1 Basic requirements for stairway width Stairways shall not be less than 900 mm in clear width. The minimum clear width of stairways shall be increased by 10 mm for every one person provided for in excess of 90 persons. The total number of persons to be evacuated by such stairways shall be assumed to be two thirds of the crew and the total number of passengers in the areas served by such stairways. The width of the stairways shall not be inferior to those determined by paragraph 2.1.2. 2.1.2 Calculation method of stairway width 2.1.2.1 Basic principles of the calculation 2.1.2.1.1 This calculation method determines the minimum stairway width at each deck level, taking into account the consecutive stairways leading into the stairway under consideration. 2.1.2.1.2 It is the intention that the calculation method shall consider evacuation from enclosed spaces within each main vertical zone individually and take into account all of the persons using the stairway enclosures in each zone, even if they enter that stairway from another vertical zone. 2.1.2.1.3 For each main vertical zone the calculation shall be completed for the night time (case 1) and day time (case 2) and the largest dimension from either case used for determining the stairway width for each deck under consideration. 2.1.2.1.4 The calculation of stairway widths shall be based upon the crew and passenger load on each deck. Occupant loads shall be rated by the designer for passenger and crew accommodation spaces, service spaces, control spaces and machinery spaces. For the purpose of the calculation the maximum capacity of a public space shall be defined by either of the following two values: the number of seats or similar arrangements, or the number obtained by assigning 2 m 2 of gross deck surface area to each person. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 25 - 2.1.2.2 Calculation method for minimum value 2.1.2.2.1 Basic formulae In considering the design of stairway widths for each individual case which allow for the timely flow of persons evacuating to the assembly stations from adjacent decks above and below, the following calculation methods shall be used (see figures 1 and 2): when joining two decks: W=(N 1 +N 2 ) 10mm; when joining three decks: W=(N 1 +N 2 +0.5N 3 ) 10mm; when joining four decks: W=(N 1 +N 2 +0.5N 3 +0.25N 4 ) 10mm; and when joining five decks or more decks, the width of the stairways shall be determined by applying the above formula for four decks to the deck under consideration and to the consecutive deck, where: W = the required tread width between handrails of the stairway. The calculated value of W may be reduced where available landing area S is provided in stairways at the deck level defined by subtracting P from Z, such that: P = S x 3.0 persons/m 2 ; and P max = 0.25Z where: Z = the total number of persons expected to be evacuated on the deck being considered P = the number of persons taking temporary refuge on the stairway landing, which may be subtracted from Z to a maximum value of P = 0.25Z (to be rounded down to the nearest whole number) S = the surface area (m 2 ) of the landing, minus the surface area necessary for the opening of doors and minus the surface area necessary for accessing the flow on stairs (see figure 1) N = the total number of persons expected to use the stairway from each consecutive deck under consideration; N 1 is for the deck with the largest number of persons using that stairway; N 2 is taken for the deck with the next highest number of persons directly entering the stairway flow such that, when sizing the stairway width as each deck level, N 1 > N 2 > N 3 > N 4 (see figure 2). These decks are assumed to be on or upstream (i.e., away from the embarkation deck) of the deck being considered. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 26 - Figure 1 RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 27 - Figure 2 Z = number of persons expected to evacuate through the stairway N = number of persons directly entering the stairway flow from a given deck W (mm) = (N 1 + N 2 + 0.5 x N 3 + 0.25 x N 4 ) x 10 = calculated width of stairway D (mm) = width of exit doors N 1 >N 2 >N 3 >N 4 where: N 1 = the deck with the largest number of persons N entering directly the stairway N 2 = the deck with the next largest number of persons N entering directly the stairway, etc. Note: The doors to the assembly station shall have aggregate width of 10,255 mm. 2000 + 9355 = 11,355 Assembly 2000 RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 28 - 2.1.2.2.2 Distribution of persons 2.1.2.2.2.1 The dimension of the means of escape shall be calculated on the basis of the total number of persons expected to escape by the stairway and through doorways, corridors and landings (see figure 3). Calculations shall be made separately for the two cases of occupancy of the spaces specified below. For each component part of the escape route, the dimension taken shall not be less than the largest dimension determined for each case: Case 1: Passengers in cabins with maximum berthing capacity fully occupied; members of the crew in cabins occupied to 2/3 of maximum berthing capacity; and service spaces occupied by 1/3 of the crew. Case 2: Passengers in public spaces occupied to 3/4 of maximum capacity; members of the crew in public spaces occupied to 1/3 of the maximum capacity; service spaces occupied by 1/3 of the crew; and crew accommodation occupied by 1/3 of the crew. 2.1.2.2.2.2 The maximum number of persons contained in a main vertical zone, including persons entering stairways from another main vertical zone, shall not be assumed to be higher than the maximum number of persons authorized to be carried on board for the calculation of stairway width only. 2.1.3 Prohibition of decrease in width in the direction to the assembly station The stairway shall not decrease in width in the direction of evacuation to the assembly station. Where several assembly stations are in one main vertical zone, the stairway width shall not decrease in the direction of the evacuation to the most distant assembly station. 2.2 Details of stairways 2.2.1 Handrails Stairways shall be fitted with handrails on each side. The maximum clear width between handrails shall be 1,800 mm. 2.2.2 Alignment of stairways All stairways sized for more than 90 persons shall be aligned fore and aft. 2.2.3 Vertical rise and inclination Stairways shall not exceed 3.5 m in vertical rise without the provision of a landing and shall not have an angle of inclination greater than 45°. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

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• 30 - 2.2.4 Landings Landings at each deck level shall be not less than 2 m 2 in area and shall increase by 1 m 2 for every 10 persons provided for in excess of 20 persons, but need not exceed 16 m 2 , except for those landings servicing public spaces having direct access onto the stairway enclosure. 2.3 Doorways and corridors 2.3.1 Doorways and corridors and intermediate landings included in means of escape shall be sized in the same manner as stairways. 2.3.2 The aggregate width of stairway exit doors to the assembly station shall not be less than the aggregate width of stairways serving this deck. 2.4 Evacuation routes to the embarkation deck 2.4.1 Assembly station It shall be recognized that the evacuation routes to the embarkation deck may include an assembly station. In this case consideration shall be given to the fire protection requirements and sizing of corridors and doors from the stairway enclosure to the assembly station and from the assembly station to the embarkation deck, noting that evacuation of persons from assembly stations to embarkation positions will be carried out in small controlled groups. 2.4.2 Routes from the assembly station to the survival craft embarkation position Where the passengers and crew are held at an assembly station which is not at the survival craft embarkation position, the dimension of stairway width and doors from the assembly station to this position shall be based on the number of persons in the controlled group. The width of these stairways and doors need not exceed 1,500 mm unless larger dimensions are required for evacuation of these spaces under normal conditions. 2.5 Means of escape plans 2.5.1 Means of escape plans shall be provided indicating the following: .1 the number of the crew and passengers in all normally occupied spaces; .2 the number of crew and passengers expected to escape by stairway and through doorways, corridors and landings; .3 assembly stations and survival craft embarkation positions; .4 primary and secondary means of escape; and .5 width of stairways, doors, corridors and landing areas. 2.5.2 Means of escape plans shall be accompanied by detailed calculation for determining the width of escape stairways, doors, corridors and landing areas. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 31 - 3 Cargo ships Stairways and corridors used as means of escape shall be not less than 700 mm in clear width and shall have a handrail on one side. Stairways and corridors with a clear width of 1,800 mm and over shall have handrails on both sides. “Clear width” is considered the distance between the handrail and the bulkhead on the other side or between the handrails. The angle of inclination of stairways should be, in general, 45º, but not greater than 50º, and in machinery spaces and small spaces not more than 60º. Doorways which give access to a stairway shall be of the same size as the stairway. CHAPTER 14 - FIXED DECK FOAM SYSTEMS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for fixed deck foam systems which are required to be provided by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 General 2.1.1 The arrangements for providing foam shall be capable of delivering foam to the entire cargo tanks deck area as well as into any cargo tank the deck of which has been ruptured. 2.1.2 The deck foam system shall be capable of simple and rapid operation. 2.1.3 Operation of a deck foam system at its required output shall permit the simultaneous use of the minimum required number of jets of water at the required pressure from the fire main. 2.2 Component requirements 2.2.1 Foam solution and foam concentrate 2.2.1.1 The rate of supply of foam solution shall be not less than the greatest of the following: .1 0.6 l /min per square metre of cargo tanks deck area, where cargo tanks deck area means the maximum breadth of the ship multiplied by the total longitudinal extent of the cargo tank spaces; .2 6 l /min per square metre of the horizontal sectional area of the single tank having the largest such area; or .3 3 l /min per square metre of the area protected by the largest monitor, such area being entirely forward of the monitor, but not less than 1,250 l /min. 2.2.1.2 Sufficient foam concentrate shall be supplied to ensure at least 20 min of foam generation in tankers fitted with an inert gas installation or 30 min of foam generation in tankers not fitted with an inert gas installation when using solution rates stipulated in paragraph 2.2.1.1, as appropriate, whichever is the greatest. The foam expansion ratio (i.e., the ratio of the volume of foam produced to the volume of the mixture of water and foam-making concentrate supplied) shall not generally exceed 12 to 1. Where systems essentially produce low expansion foam, but an expansion ratio slightly in excess of 12 to 1, the quantity of foam solution available shall be RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 32 - calculated as for 12 to 1 expansion ratio systems. When medium expansion ratio foam (between 50 to 1 and 150 to 1 expansion ratio) is employed, the application rate of the foam and the capacity of a monitor installation shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. 2.2.2 Monitors and foam applicators 2.2.2.1 Foam from the fixed foam system shall be supplied by means of monitors and foam applicators. At least 50% of the foam solution supply rate required in paragraphs 2.2.1.1.1 and 2.2.1.1.2 shall be delivered from each monitor. On tankers of less than 4,000 tonnes deadweight the Administration may not require installation of monitors but only applicators. However, in such a case the capacity of each applicator shall be at least 25% of the foam solution supply rate required in paragraphs 2.2.1.1.1 or 2.2.1.1.2. 2.2.2.2 The capacity of any monitor shall be at least 3 l /min of foam solution per square metre of deck area protected by that monitor, such area being entirely forward of the monitor. Such capacity shall be not less than 1,250 l /min. 2.2.2.3 The capacity of any applicator shall be not less than 400 l /min and the applicator throw in still air conditions shall be not less than 15 m. 2.3 Installation requirements 2.3.1 Main control station The main control station for the system shall be suitably located outside the cargo area, adjacent to the accommodation spaces and readily accessible and operable in the event of fire in the areas protected. 2.3.2 Monitors 2.3.2.1 The number and position of monitors shall be such as to comply with paragraph 2.1.1. 2.3.2.2 The distance from the monitor to the farthest extremity of the protected area forward of that monitor shall not be more than 75% of the monitor throw in still air conditions. 2.3.2.3 A monitor and hose connection for a foam applicator shall be situated both port and starboard at the front of the poop or accommodation spaces facing the cargo tanks deck. On tankers of less than 4,000 tonnes deadweight, a hose connection for a foam applicator shall be situated both port and starboard at the front of the poop or accommodation spaces facing the cargo tanks deck. 2.3.3 Applicators 2.3.3.1 The number of foam applicators provided shall be not less than four. The number and disposition of foam main outlets shall be such that foam from at least two applicators can be directed on to any part of the cargo tanks deck area. 2.3.3.2 Applicators shall be provided to ensure flexibility of action during fire-fighting operations and to cover areas screened from the monitors. 2.3.4 Isolation valves Valves shall be provided in the foam main, and in the fire main when this is an integral part of the deck foam system, immediately forward of any monitor position to isolate damaged sections of those mains. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 33 - CHAPTER 15 - INERT GAS SYSTEMS 1 Application This chapter details the specifications for inert gas systems as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. 2 Engineering specifications 2.1 General 2.1.1 Throughout this chapter the term cargo tank includes also slop tanks. 2.1.2 The inert gas system referred to in chapter II-2 of the Convention shall be designed, constructed and tested to the satisfaction of the Administration. It shall be so designed and operated as to render and maintain the atmosphere of the cargo tanks non-flammable at all times, except when such tanks are required to be gas-free. In the event that the inert gas system is unable to meet the operational requirement set out above and it has been assessed that it is impracticable to effect a repair, then cargo discharge, deballasting and necessary tank cleaning shall only be resumed when the “emergency conditions” specified in the Guidelines on inert gas systems are complied with. 2.1.3 Required functions The system shall be capable of: .1 inerting empty cargo tanks by reducing the oxygen content of the atmosphere in each tank to a level at which combustion cannot be supported; .2 maintaining the atmosphere in any part of any cargo tank with an oxygen content not exceeding 8% by volume and at a positive pressure at all times in port and at sea except when it is necessary for such a tank to be gas-free; .3 eliminating the need for air to enter a tank during normal operations except when it is necessary for such a tank to be gas-free; and .4 purging empty cargo tanks of a hydrocarbon gas, so that subsequent gas-freeing operations will at no time create a flammable atmosphere within the tank. 2.2 Component requirements 2.2.1 Supply of inert gas 2.2.1.1 The inert gas supply may be treated flue gas from main or auxiliary boilers. The Administration may accept systems using flue gases from one or more separate gas generators or other sources or any combination thereof, provided that an equivalent standard of safety is achieved. Such systems shall, as far as practicable, comply with the requirements of this chapter. Systems using stored carbon dioxide shall not be permitted unless the Administration is satisfied that the risk of ignition from generation of static electricity by the system itself is minimized. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 34 - 2.2.1.2 The system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at a rate of at least 125% of the maximum rate of discharge capacity of the ship expressed as a volume. 2.2.1.3 The system shall be capable of delivering inert gas with an oxygen content of not more than 5 % by volume in the inert gas supply main to the cargo tanks at any required rate of flow. 2.2.1.4 Two fuel oil pumps shall be fitted to the inert gas generator. The Administration may permit only one fuel oil pump on condition that sufficient spares for the fuel oil pump and its prime mover are carried on board to enable any failure of the fuel oil pump and its prime mover to be rectified by the ship’s crew. 2.2.2 Scrubbers 2.2.2.1 A flue gas scrubber shall be fitted which will effectively cool the volume of gas specified in paragraphs 2.2.1.2 and 2.2.1.3 and remove solids and sulphur combustion products. The cooling water arrangements shall be such that an adequate supply of water will always be available without interfering with any essential services on the ship. Provision shall also be made for an alternative supply of cooling water. 2.2.2.2 Filters or equivalent devices shall be fitted to minimize the amount of water carried over to the inert gas blowers. 2.2.2.3 The scrubber shall be located aft of all cargo tanks, cargo pump-rooms and cofferdams separating these spaces from machinery spaces of category A. 2.2.3 Blowers 2.2.3.1 At least two blowers shall be fitted and be capable of delivering to the cargo tanks at least the volume of gas required by paragraphs 2.2.1.2 and 2.2.1.3. For systems with gas generators the Administration may permit only one blower if that system is capable of delivering the total volume of gas required by paragraphs 2.2.1.2 and 2.2.1.3 to the protected cargo tanks, provided that sufficient spares for the blower and its prime mover are carried on board to enable any failure of the blower and its prime mover to be rectified by the ship’s crew. 2.2.3.2 The inert gas system shall be so designed that the maximum pressure which it can exert on any cargo tank will not exceed the test pressure of any cargo tank. Suitable shutoff arrangements shall be provided on the suction and discharge connections of each blower. Arrangements shall be provided to enable the functioning of the inert gas plant to be stabilized before commencing cargo discharge. If the blowers are to be used for gas-freeing, their air inlets shall be provided with blanking arrangements. 2.2.3.3 The blowers shall be located aft of all cargo tanks, cargo pump-rooms and cofferdams separating these spaces from machinery spaces of category A. 2.2.4 Water seals 2.2.4.1 The water seal referred to in paragraph 2.3.1.4.1 shall be capable of being supplied by two separate pumps, each of which shall be capable of maintaining an adequate supply at all times. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 35 - 2.2.4.2 The arrangement of the seal and its associated fittings shall be such that it will prevent backflow of hydrocarbon vapours and will ensure the proper functioning of the seal under operating conditions. 2.2.4.3 Provision shall be made to ensure that the water seal is protected against freezing, in such a way that the integrity of seal is not impaired by overheating. 2.2.4.4 A water loop or other approved arrangement shall also be fitted to each associated water supply and drain pipe and each venting or pressure-sensing pipe leading to gas-safe spaces. Means shall be provided to prevent such loops from being emptied by vacuum. 2.2.4.5 The deck water seal and loop arrangements shall be capable of preventing return of hydrocarbon vapours at a pressure equal to the test pressure of the cargo tanks. 2.2.4.6 In respect of paragraph 2.4.3.1.7, the Administration shall be satisfied as to the maintenance of an adequate reserve of water at all times and the integrity of the arrangements to permit the automatic formation of the water seal when the gas flow ceases. The audible and visual alarm on the low level of water in the water seal shall operate when the inert gas is not being supplied. 2.3 Installation requirements 2.3.1 Safety measures in the system 2.3.1.1 Flue gas isolating valves Flue gas isolating valves shall be fitted in the inert gas supply mains between the boiler uptakes and the flue gas scrubber. These valves shall be provided with indicators to show whether they are open or shut, and precautions shall be taken to maintain them gas-tight and keep the seatings clear of soot. Arrangements shall be made to ensure that boiler soot blowers cannot be operated when the corresponding flue gas valve is open. 2.3.1.2 Prevention of flue gas leakage 2.3.1.2.1 Special consideration shall be given to the design and location of scrubber and blowers with relevant piping and fittings in order to prevent flue gas leakages into enclosed spaces. 2.3.1.2.2 To permit safe maintenance, an additional water seal or other effective means of preventing flue gas leakage shall be fitted between the flue gas isolating valves and scrubber or incorporated in the gas entry to the scrubber. 2.3.1.3 Gas regulating valves 2.3.1.3.1 A gas regulating valve shall be fitted in the inert gas supply main. This valve shall be automatically controlled to close as required in paragraph 2.3.1.5 . It shall also be capable of automatically regulating the flow of inert gas to the cargo tanks unless means are provided to automatically control the speed of the inert gas blowers required in paragraph 2.2.3. 2.3.1.3.2 The valve referred to in paragraph 2.3.1.3.1 shall be located at the forward bulkhead of the forward most gas-safe space through which the inert gas supply main passes. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 36 - 2.3.1.4 Non-return devices of flue gas 2.3.1.4.1 At least two non-return devices, one of which shall be a water seal, shall be fitted in the inert gas supply main, in order to prevent the return of hydrocarbon vapour to the machinery space uptakes or to any gas-safe spaces under all normal conditions of trim, list and motion of the ship. They shall be located between the automatic valve required by paragraph 2.3.1.3.1 and the aftermost connection to any cargo tank or cargo pipeline. 2.3.1.4.2 The devices referred to in paragraph 2.3.1.4.1 shall be located in the cargo area on deck. 2.3.1.4.3 The second device shall be a non-return valve or equivalent capable of preventing the return of vapours or liquids and fitted forward of the deck water seal required in paragraph 2.3.1.4.1. It shall be provided with positive means of closure. As an alternative to positive means of closure, an additional valve having such means of closure may be provided forward of the non-return valve to isolate the deck water seal from the inert gas main to the cargo tanks. 2.3.1.4.4 As an additional safeguard against the possible leakage of hydrocarbon liquids or vapours back from the deck main, means shall be provided to permit this section of the line between the valve having positive means of closure referred to in paragraph 2.3.1.4.3 and the valve referred to in paragraph 2.3.1.3 to be vented in a safe manner when the first of these valves is closed. 2.3.1.5 Automatic shutdown 2.3.1.5.1 Automatic shutdown of the inert gas blowers and gas regulating valve shall be arranged on predetermined limits being reached in respect of paragraphs 2.4.3.1.1, 2.4.3.1.2 and 2.4.3.1.3 . 2.3.1.5.2 Automatic shutdown of the gas regulating valve shall be arranged in respect of paragraph 2.4.3.1.4. 2.3.1.6 Oxygen rich gas In respect of paragraph 2.4.3.1.5, when the oxygen content of the inert gas exceeds 8% by volume, immediate action shall be taken to improve the gas quality. Unless the quality of the gas improves, all cargo tank operations shall be suspended so as to avoid air being drawn into the tanks and the isolation valve referred to in paragraph 2.3.1.4.3 shall be closed. 2.3.2 Inert gas lines 2.3.2.1 The inert gas main may be divided into two or more branches forward of the non-return devices required by paragraphs 2.2.4 and 2.3.1.4. 2.3.2.2 The inert gas supply main shall be fitted with branch piping leading to each cargo tank. Branch piping for inert gas shall be fitted with either stop valves or equivalent means of control for isolating each tank. Where stop valves are fitted, they shall be provided with locking arrangements, which shall be under the control of a responsible ship’s officer. The control system shall provide unambiguous information of the operational status of such valves. 2.3.2.3 In combination carriers, the arrangement to isolate the slop tanks containing oil or oil residues from other tanks shall consist of blank flanges which will remain in position at all times RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 37 - when cargoes other than oil are being carried except as provided for in the relevant section of the Guidelines on inert gas systems. 2.3.2.4 Means shall be provided to protect cargo tanks against the effect of overpressure or vacuum caused by thermal variations when the cargo tanks are isolated from the inert gas mains. 2.3.2.5 Piping systems shall be so designed as to prevent the accumulation of cargo or water in the pipelines under all normal conditions. 2.3.2.6 Arrangements shall be provided to enable the inert gas main to be connected to an external supply of inert gas. The arrangements shall consist of a 250 mm nominal pipe size bolted flange, isolated from the inert gas main by a valve and located forward of the non-return valve referred to in paragraph 2.3.1.4.3. The design of the flange should conform to the appropriate class in the standards adopted for the design of other external connections in the ship’s cargo piping system. 2.3.2.7 If a connection is fitted between the inert gas supply main and the cargo piping system, arrangements shall be made to ensure an effective isolation having regard to the large pressure difference which may exist between the systems. This shall consist of two shutoff valves with an arrangement to vent the space between the valves in a safe manner or an arrangement consisting of a spool-piece with associated blanks. 2.3.2.8 The valve separating the inert gas supply main from the cargo main and which is on the cargo main side shall be a non-return valve with a positive means of closure. 2.4 Operation and control requirements 2.4.1 Indication devices Means shall be provided for continuously indicating the temperature and pressure of the inert gas at the discharge side of the gas blowers, whenever the gas blowers are operating. 2.4.2 Indicating and recording devices 2.4.2.1 Instrumentation shall be fitted for continuously indicating and permanently recording, when inert gas is being supplied: .1 the pressure of the inert gas supply mains forward of the non-return devices required by paragraph 2.3.1.4.1; and .2 the oxygen content of the inert gas in the inert gas supply mains on the discharge side of the gas blowers. 2.4.2.2 The devices referred to in paragraph 2.4.2.1 shall be placed in the cargo control room where provided. But where no cargo control room is provided, they shall be placed in a position easily accessible to the officer in charge of cargo operations. 2.4.2.3 In addition, meters shall be fitted: .1 in the navigation bridge to indicate at all times the pressure referred to in paragraph 2.4.2.1.1 and the pressure in the slop tanks of combination carriers, whenever those tanks are isolated from the inert gas supply main; and RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 38 - .2 in the machinery control room or in the machinery space to indicate the oxygen content referred to in paragraph 2.4.2.1.2. 2.4.2.4 Portable instruments for measuring oxygen and flammable vapour concentration shall be provided. In addition, suitable arrangement shall be made on each cargo tank such that the condition of the tank atmosphere can be determined using these portable instruments. 2.4.2.5 Suitable means shall be provided for the zero and span calibration of both fixed and portable gas concentration measurement instruments, referred to in paragraphs 2.4.2.1 to 2.4.2.4. 2.4.3 Audible and visual alarms 2.4.3.1 For inert gas systems of both the flue gas type and the inert gas generator type, audible and visual alarms shall be provided to indicate: .1 low water pressure or low water flow rate to the flue gas scrubber as referred to in paragraph 2.2.2.1; .2 high water level in the flue gas scrubber as referred to in paragraph 2.2.2.1; .3 high gas temperature as referred to in paragraph 2.4.1; .4 failure of the inert gas blowers referred to in paragraph 2.2.3; .5 oxygen content in excess of 8% by volume as referred to in paragraph 2.4.2.1.2 ; .6 failure of the power supply to the automatic control system for the gas regulating valve and to the indicating devices as referred to in paragraphs 2.3.1.3 and 2.4.2.1; . 7 low water level in the water seal as referred to in paragraph 2.3.1.4.1; .8 gas pressure less than 100 mm water gauge as referred to in paragraph 2.4.2.1.1. The alarm arrangement shall be such as to ensure that the pressure in slop tanks in combination carriers can be monitored at all times; and .9 high gas pressure as referred to in paragraph 2.4.2.1.1. 2.4.3.2 For inert gas systems of the inert gas generator type, additional audible and visual alarms shall be provided to indicate: .1 insufficient fuel oil supply; .2 failure of the power supply to the generator; and .3 failure of the power supply to the automatic control system for the generator. 2.4.3.3 The alarms required in paragraphs 2.4.3.1.5, 2.4.3.1.6 and 2.4.3.1.8 shall be fitted in the machinery space and cargo control room, where provided, but in each case in such a position that they are immediately received by responsible members of the crew. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• 39 - 2.4.3.4 An audible alarm system independent of that required in paragraph 2.4.3.1.8 or automatic shutdown of cargo pumps shall be provided to operate on predetermined limits of low pressure in the inert gas main being reached. 2.4.4 Instruction manuals Detailed instruction manuals shall be provided on board, covering the operations, safety and maintenance requirements and occupational health hazards relevant to the inert gas system and its application to the cargo tank system. The manuals shall include guidance on procedures to be followed in the event of a fault or failure of the inert gas system. RESOLUTION MSC.98(73) (adopted on 5 December 2000) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

ภาคผนวก 3 ประมวลข้อบังคับระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยขั้นตอนการทดสอบการป้องกันเพลิงของวัสดุและอุปกรณ์ ( Resolution MSC. 61(67) International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures)

RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES TIlE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE. RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Committee. RECOGNIZING the need to provide a mandatory application of fire test procedures required by chapter 11-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) , 1974, as amended, NOTING resolution MSC.S7(67) by which it adopted, inler alia, amendments to cbapter 11-2 of the SOLAS Convention to make the provisions of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) mandatory under that Convention 00 or after 1 Jul y 19 98 , HAVING CONSIDERED, at its sixty-seventh session, the text of the proposed FTP Code, 1. ADOPTS the International Code for Application of File Test Procedures (FTP Code) the text of wh ich is set out in the Annex to the present resolution; 2. NOTES that wder the amendments to chapter D-2 of the SOLAS Convention, amendments to the FTPCodeshould be adopted, brought into force and shall take effect in accordance with the provisions of article VllI of that Convention concerning the amendments procedures applicable to the annex to the Convention other than chapter I; 3. REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit certified copies of the present resolution and the text of the FI’P Code contained in the Annex to all Contracting Governments to the Convention; 4. FURnrER REQUESTS 1he Secretary-General to transmit copies of this resolution and the Annex to all Members of the Organization which are not Contracting Governments to the Convention. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

-2- ANNEX INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES Contents Scope 2 Application 3 Definitions 4 Testing 4.1 Fire test procedures 4.2 Testing laboratories 4.3 Test reports 5 Approval 5.1 General 5.2 Type approval 5.3 Case-by-case approval 6 Products which may be installed without testing andlor approval 7 Use of equivalents and modem technology 8 Period of grace for other test procedures 9 List of references Annex 1 Fire test procedures Preamble Part 1 Non-combustibility test Part 2 Smoke and toxicity test Part 3 Test for” AU , “B” and “F” class divisions Appendix 1 - Thermal radiation test supplement to fire resistance tests for windows in “A”, “B” and “F” class divisions Appendix 2 - Continuous “B” class divisions Part 4 Test for fire door control systems Appendix - Fire test procedure for fire door control systems Pan 5 Test for surface flammability Appendix - Interpretation of results Part 6 Test for primary deck coverings Part 7 Test for vertically supported textiles and films Part 8 Test for upholstered furniture Part 9 Test for bedding components Annex. 2 Products which may be installed without testing andlor approval Annex. 3 Use of other fire test procedures RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 3 - INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES 1 SCOPE 1.1 This Code is intended for use by the Administration and the competent authority of the flag State when approving products for installation in ships flying the flag of the flag State in accordance with the fire safety requirements of the International Convention for the Safety afLife at Sea, 1974, as amended. 1.2 This Code shall be used by the testing laboratories when testing and evaluating products WIder this Code. 2 APPLICATION 2.1 This Code is applicable for the products which are required to be tested, evaluated and approved in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code as referenced in the Convention. 2.2 Where reference to the Code is indicated in the Convention by the terminology” … in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code” the subject product shall be tested in accordance with the applicable fire test procedure or procedures as referred to in paragraph 4.1. 2.3 Where reference is only made to a product’s fire performance in the Convention using such terminology as ” … and their exposed surfaces shall have low flame spread characteristics”, the subject product shall be tested in accordance with the applicable fire test procedure or procedures as referred to in paragraph 4. 1. 3 DEFINITIONS 3.1 “Fire Test Procedures Code” means the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures as defined in chapter II2 of the Convention, as amended. 3.2 “Test expiry date” means the last date on which the given test procedure may be used to test and subsequently approve any product under the Convention. 3.3 “Approval expiry date” means the last date on which the subsequent approval is valid as proof of meeting the fire safety requirements of the Convention. 3.4 “Administration” means the Government oftbe State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly. 3.5 “Competent authority” means an organization authorized by the Administration to perform functions required by this Code. 3.6 “Laboratory recognized by the Administration” means a testing laboratory which is acceptable to the Administration concerned. Other testing· laboratories may be recognized on a caseby-case basis for specific approvals as agreed upon by the Administration concerned. 3.7 “Convention” means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. 3.8 “Standard fire test” means a test in which specimens are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 4 - 3.9 “Standard time-temperature curve” means the time-temperature curve defined by the formula: where : T = 345 10810(81 + 1) + 20 T is the average fwnace temperature eC) t is the time (minutes). 4 TESTING 4.1 Fire test procedures 4. 1.1 Annex 1 oftbis Code presents the required test procedures which shall be used in testing products as a basis for approval (including renewaJ of approval). eY.cePl as provided in section 8. 4.1.2 The test procedures identify the test methods and the acceptance and classification criteria 4.2 Testinc laboratori~ 4.2.1 The tests shall be carried out in testing laboratories recognized by the Administrations concerned. 4.2.2 When recognizing a laboratory, the Administration shall consider the following criteria: .1 that the laboratory is engaged, as a regular part of its business, in performing inspections and tests that are the same as, or similar to, the tests as described in the applicable part; .2 that the laboratory has access to the apparatus, facilities , personnel, and calibrated instruments necessary to perform these tests and inspections; and .3 that the laboratory is not owned or controlled by a manufacturer, vendor or supplier of the product being tested. 4.2.3 The testing laboratory shalJ use a quality control system audited by the competent authority. 4.3 Test reports 4.3.1 The lest procedures state the required contents of the test repons . 4.3.2 In general, a test report is the property of the sponsor of the tes t. 5 APPROVAL 5.1 General 5.1.1 The Administration shall approve products in accordance with their established approval procedures by using the type approval procedure (see paragrapb 5 .2) or the case-by-case approval (see paragraph 5.3). 5. 1.2 The Administration may authorize competent authorities to iss ue approvals on their behalf. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

-5- 5.1.3 An applicant who seeks approval shall have the legal right to use the test reports on which the application is based (see paragraph 4.3.2). 5.1A The Administration may require that the approved products are provided with special approval markings. 5.1.5 The approval shall be valid when the product is installed on board a ship. If a product is approved when manufactured, but the approval expires before the product is installed on the ship, the product may be installed as approved material, provided that the criteria have not changed since the expiry date of the approval certificate, 5.1.6 The application for approval shall be sought from the Administration Of competent authority. The application shall contain at least the following: .1 the name and address of the applicant and of the manufacturer; .2 the name or trade name of the product; .3 the specific qualities fOf which approval is sought; .4 drawings or descriptions of the assembly and materials of the product as well as instructions, where applicable, for its installation and use ~ and .5 a report on the fire testes). 5.1.7 Any significant alteration to a product shall make the relevant approval to cease to be valid. To obtain a new approval, the product shall be retested. 5.2 Type approval 5.2.1 The type approval certificates shall be issued and renewed on basis of the test reports of the applicable fire tests (see section 4). 5.2.2 The Administration shall require that the manufacturers have a quality control system audited by a competent authority to ensure continuous compliance with the type approval conditions. Alternatively, the Administration may use final product verification procedures where the compliance with the type approval certificate is verified by a competent authority before the product is installed on board ships. 5.2,3 The type approval certificates shall be valid no more than 5 years from the date of issue. 5.2.4 Type approval certificates shall include at least the following: ,I identification (name or trade name and description) of the product; ,2 classification and any restrictions in the use of the product; .3 name and address of the manufacturer and applicant; .4 test methodes) used in testes); RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 6 - .5 identification of the test report(s) and applicable statements (including date of issue, possible file number and the name and address of the testing laboratory); .6 date of issue and possible number of the type approval certificate; .7 expiration date of the certificate; and .8 name of the issuing body (competent authority) and, if applicable, authorization. 5.2.5 In general, the type approved products may be installed for their intended use on board ships flying the flag of ‘the approving Administration. 5.3 Case-by-case approval 5.3.1 The case-by-case approval means approval where a product is approved for installation on board a specific ship without using a type approval certificate. 5.3.2 The Administration may approve products using the applicable test procedures for spe … :tic ship applications without issuing a type approval certificate. The case-by-case approval is only valid for the specific ship. 6 PRODUCTS wmCH MAY BE INSTALLED WITIIOUT TESTING AND/OR APPROVAL Annex 2 of this Code specifies the groups of products, which (if any) are considered to comply with the specific fITe safety regulations of the Convention and which may be installed without testing and/or approval. 7 USE OF EQUIVALENTS AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY 7.1 To allow modem technology and development of products, the Administration may approve products to be installed on board ships based on tests and verifications not specifically mentioned in this Code but considered by the Administration to be equivalent with the applicable fire safety requirements of the Convention. 7.2 The Administration shall inform the Organization of approvals referenced to in paragraph 7.1 in accordance with regulation 1/5 of the Convention and follow1he documentation procedures as outlined below: .1 in the case of new and unconventional products, a written analysis as to why the existing test methodes) cannot be used to test this specific product; .2 a written analysis showing how the proposed alternative test procedure will prove performance as required by the Convention; and .3 a written analysis comparing the proposed alternative test procedure to the required procedure in the Code. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 7 - 8 PERIOD OF GRACE FOR OTHER TEST PROCEDURES 8.1 The newest test procedures adopted by the Organization are considered be ing the most suitable for demonstrating that the products concerned comply with the applicable fire safety requirements of the Convention. 8.2 Notwithstanding what is said elsewhere in this Code. the Administration may use established test procedures and acceptance criteria, other than those in annex 1 to this Code. when approving products to comply with the fire safety requirements of the Convention to allow a practicable period of grace for the tt:Sting laboratories to obtain testing equipment, for the industry to fe-test their products and for the Administrations to provide the necessary new certification . F or such other test procedur es and acceptance criteria the test expiry dates and fue approval expiry dates are given in annex 3 to this Code. 9 LIST OF REFERENCES The following IMO Assembly resolutions and ISO standards are referred to in parts 1 to 9 of annex 1 to the Code: .1 resolution A471(XII)· “Recommendation on test method for determining the resistance to flame of vertically supported textiles and films” ; .2 resolution A563(14) - “Amendments to the Recommendation on test method for determining the resistance to flam e of vertically supported textiles and films (resolution A.471(XU»”; .3 resolution A652(16) - “Recommendation on fire test procedures for upholstered furniture” ; .4 re so lution A.653(16) - “Recommendation on improved fire test procedures for surface flammability of bulkhead, ceiling and deck finish materials~ ; .5 resolution A687(I 7) - “Fire te st procedures for ignitability of primary deck coverings”; .6 resolution A688(17) - M Fire test procedures for ignitability of bedding components-; .7 resolution A.753(lS) - “Guidelines for the application of plastic pipes on ships”; .8 resoluti on A.754(t 8) - “Recommendation on fLte resistance tests for “A”, “B” and “F” class divisions” ; .9 ISO 1182:1990 - “Fire test - Building materials - Non-combustibility test” ; .10 ISO 1716:19 73 - “Building materials - Determination of calorific potential”; and .1] ISO 5659:1994 - “Plastics - Smoke generation, Part 2 Determination of optical density by a single chamber test” . RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• g - ANNEXl FIRE TEST PROCEDURES Preamble This annex contains the fue test procedures which shall be used for verifying that the products comply wi.th the applicable requirements. For other lest procedures provisions in paragraph 8.2 of , and annex 3 to , the Code sball appl y. 2 Reference to the test procedures of this annex shall be made (e .g ., in the test report and in the type approval certificate) by referring to the applicable part number or numbers as follows: Example: Where a primary deck covering has been tested in accordance with parts 2 and 6 of annex I, the reference shall be “IMO FTPC Parts 2 and 6 ”, 3 Some products or their components are required to be tested in accordance with more than one test procedure. For this purpose, references to other parts are given in some parts of this annex. Such references are here for information only. and the applicable guidance shall be sought in the relevant requirements afthe Convention. 4 For products which may be installed without testing andlor approval, annex 2 to the Code is referred. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

-9- PART 1 - NON-COMBUSTIBILITY TEST t Application 1.1 Where a material is required to be non-combustible, it shall be detennined in accordance with this part. 1.2 If a material passes the test as specified in section 2, it shall be considered as “noDMcombustible” even if it consists of a mixture of inorganic and organic substances. Z Fire te!t proc~dure 2.1 The non-combustibility shall be verified in accordance with the test procedure in the standard ISO 1182 : 1990 except that instead of Annex A “Criteria for evaluation” of this standard all the following criteria shall be satisfied: .1 the average furnace thermocouple temperature rise as calculated in 8.1.2 of ISO 1182 does nOl exceed 30 °C; .2 the average surfacetbennocouple temperature rise as calculated in 8.1.2 of ISO 1182 does not exceed 30 D e; .3 the mean duration of sustained flaming as calculated in 8.2.2 of ISO 1182 does not exceed lOs; and .4 the average mass loss as calculated in 8,3 ansa 1182 does not exceed 50%. 2.2 The lest report shall include the following infonnation : .1 name of testing body; .2 name of manufacturer of the material; .3 date of supply of the materials and of tests; .4 name or identification of the material; .5 description of the material; .6 density of the material; .7 description of the specimens; .8 test method; .9 test results including all observations; .10 designation of the material according to the test criteria specified in paragraph 2.1 above. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

-10 - PART 2 - SMOKE AND TOXICITY TEST 1 Application Where a material is required not to be capable of producing excessive quantities of smoke and toxic products or not to give rise to toxic hazards at elevated temperatures, the material shall comply with this part. 2 Fire test procedure 2.1 General Smoke generation tests shall be conducted in accordance with standard ISO 5659: 1994, Part 2 and additional test procedures as described in this part of the Code. To cany out the tests in accordance with this standard, Modifications of the arrangements and procedures to the ISO standard shall be made, if necessary. 2.2 Test specimen Preparation of test specimen shall be in accordance with the practice outlined in resolutions A.653(16), A687(17) and A.753(18). In the case of cables, only specimens of those with maximum insulation thickness need be tested.. 2.3 Test conditions lrradiance to the specimen during the test shall be kept constant. Thee specimens shall be tested under each of the following conditions: .1 irradiance of25 kW/m2 in the presence of pilot flame; .2 irradiance of25 kW/m 2 in the absence of pilot flame; and .3 irradiance of 50 kW/m2 in the absence of pilot flame. 2.4 Duration of tests The test shall be carried out for at least 10 min. If the minimum light transmittance value has not been reached during the 10-minute exposure, the test shall be continued for a further 10-minute period. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 11 - 2.5 Test results 2.5 .1 Specific optical density of smoke (Ds) as defined below shall be recorded during the test period at least every 5 s: where: Ds = (V1(A’L»‘log,,(IjI) v = total volume of the chamber (ml) A = exposed area of the specimen (m2) L = optical length (m) of smoke measurement 10 = light intensity before the test I = light intensity during the test (after absorbtion by the smoke). 2.5.2 When making toxicity measurements, the sampling of fumes shall be made during the testing of the second or the third specimen at each test condition. from the geometrical centre of the chamber within 3 min of the time when the maximmn specific optical density of smoke is reached. The concentration of each toxic gas shall be determined as ppm in the chamber volume. 2.6 Classification criteria 2.6.1 Smoke An average (Om) of the maximum of Ds of three tests at each test condition shall be calculated . .1 for materials used as surface of bulkheads, linings or ceilings, the Om shall not exceed 200 in any test condition; .2 for materials U5ed as primary deck covering, the Om shall not exceed 400 in any test condition; .3 for materials U5ed as floor covering, the Dm shall not exceed 500 in any test condition; and .4 for plastic pipes and electric cables, the Om shall not exceed 400 in any test condition. 2.6.2 Toxicity The gas concentration measured at each test condition shall not exceed the following limits: CO HC1 HF NO , 1450 ppm 600 ppm 600 ppm 350 ppm HBr ·HCN SO, 600 ppm 140 ppm 120 ppm RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 12 - 2.7 Test report A test report shall contain the following information: .1 type of the material, i.e. surface finish, floor covering, primary deck covering, pipes, etc; .2 trade name of the material; .3 description of the material ; .4 construction of the specimen; .5 name and address of the manufacturer of the material; .6 Dm at eacb beating and ignition condition; .7 concentrations of toxic gases in ppm. if applicable; .8 judgement according to paragraph 2.6; .9 name and address of the testing laboratory; and .10 date of testing 3 Additional requirements 3.1 Part 5 oftrus annex is also applicable to paints, floor coverings, varnishes and other finishes used on exposed interior surfaces. 3.2 Part 6 of this annex is also applicable to the primary deck coverings. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 13 - PART 3- TEST FOR “A”, “B” AND “F” CLASS DIVISIONS 1 Application Where products (such as decks, bulkheads, doors, ceilings, linings, windows, fire dampers, pipe penetrations and cable transits) are required to be “A” or “B” or “F” class divisions, they shall comply with this part. 2 Fire test procedure 2.1 The products shall be tested and evaluated in accordance with the fire test procedure specified in resolution A.7S4(18). This contains test procedures also for windows, fire dampers and pipe and duct penetrations in its appendices. 2.2 Specimen sizes 2.2.1 For the pwpose of this Code, the first sentence of paragraphs 2.1.1 , 2.4.1 and 2.7.1 of the annex to resolution A 754(18) is replaced by the following: “The minimum overall dimensions of test specimen, including the perimeter details at the top, bottom and vertical edges, are 2,440 mm width and 2,500 mm height, except that the minimum overall dimensions 0[2,440 mm in height and 4. 65 m” in the exposed surface of the test specimen may be used in testing up to 31 December 1998. The approval expiry date is 31 December 2003 for approvals based on tests with such smaller test specimen. II 2.2.2 For the purpose of this Code, the first sentence of paragraphs 2.2.1 , 2. 5.1 and 2.8 .1 of the annex to resolution A. 754(18) is replaced by the following: “The minimum overall dimensions of test specimen, including the perimeter details at all the edges, are 2,440 nun width and 3,040 nun length, except that the minimum overall dimensions of 2,440 nun in length and 4.65 m 1 in the exposed surface of the test specimen may be used in testing up to 31 December 1998. The approval expiry date is 31 December 2003 for approvals based on tests with such smaller test specimen. It 2.2.3 The specimen sizes 5hall be given in the test reports 2.3 Where thermal radiation through windows is required to be limited, the window assembly may be tested and evaluated in accordance with appendix 1 of this part. 2.4 Where ceilings or linings are required to be continuous “B it class ceilings or linings they may be tested and evaluated in accordance with appendix 2 of this part 3 Additional requirements 3.1 The integrity of class “Btl constructions shall be achieved with non·combustible materials. Adhesives used in the construction of the specimen are not required to be non-combustible; however , for the purpose of this Code , they shall have low flame-spread characteristics. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 14 - 3,2 Materials placed at “B” class panel joints for avoiding vibration or noise transmission shall be of low flame spread characteristics and fire tested with “B” class divisions along which they are used. However, such materials shall be non-combustible if they are necessary to support the non-combustible “B” class structure or to achieve the required integrity. 3.3 Doors and shutters, which are fitted above the bulkhead deck and which are required to meet both fire protection and watertight requirements, shall comply with the fire protection requirements as required in the Convention, for the divisions where they are installed. The watertight doors fitted below the bulkhead deck are not required to be insulated. 4 Other references 4.1 The non-combustibility of materials used in “A” and “B” class divisions shall be verified in accordance with part 1. 4.2 Where combustible veneers are allowed to be provided in “A” and “B” class divisions, the low flame spread characteristics of such veneers, if required, shall be verified in accordance with part 5. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 15 - APPENDIX I THERMAL RADIATION TEST SUPPLEMENT TO FIRE RESISTANCE TESTS FOR WINDOWS IN “A”, “B” AND “F” CLASS DIVISIONS Scope ] .1 This appendix specifies a procedure for measuring beat flux through windows as a basis for characterizing their ability to limit the heat radiation in order to prevent the spread of fire and to enable escape routes to pass near the windows, 1.2 This procedure is an optional requirement and may be requested by some Administrations for windows in specific areas of a ship. 2 Test procedure 2.1 The window should be tested in accordance with resolution A754(18) using the additional instrumentation as described below. 2.2 The term tlwindow” includes windows, side scuttles and any other glazed opening provided for light transmission or vision purposes in a fire resistant division . The term “fire resistant division” includes bulkheads and doors. 3 Additional instrnmentation 3.1 Additional instrumentation consists of a restricted-view total-heat fluxmeter calibrated with the restricted view to indicate incident heat flux . The fluxmeter should be water-cooled and capable of measuring heat flux 0 to 60 kW/m 2• The fluxmeter should be calibrated at least once a year against a standard device. 3.2 The fluxmeter should be placed perpendicular to the centre of the window being tested, and in a position such that the centre of the fluxmeter’s view coincides with the centre of the window (see the figure). The fluxmeter should be located at a distance greater than 0.5 m from the window, such that the view of the fluxmeter just includes part of the frame. However, the fluxmeter should not be located more than 2.5 m from the window. The dimension of the bOlmdary and window frame seen by the fluxmeter, which remains outside the window should not exceed 10% of the total width seen by the fluxmeter on the surface of the sample. It should be calculated on the basis of restricted view angle of the fluxmeter and its distance to the sample surface. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

v … 1\ I I’— lJ i ../ , , , , , , I -C_ d __ .. , ! ”<_ .D __ _ _ >’ .J!.. > D • . 0.9 - 1 6· y ‘1 1 I - . —.- .! — - - - ~ o.! - trk:ted view angl. L __ distance, m D _ vlew diameter, m D.2Lt. 2 3.3 For windows whose greater dimension is less than 1.57 times the smaller dimension, only one fluxmeter is needed. 3.4 For oblong windows whose greater dimension is more than 1. 57 times the smaller dimension, additional fluxmeters should be provided. The distance of the fluxmeters from the window should be adjusted such that the fluxmeters’ view covers at least 50% of the window. Howe ver , the fluxmeters should Dot be located less than 0.5 m no r more than 2.5 m from the window. II D :::::::· ·0 - II I: ~I — L L J I :: :1 RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 17- 4 Classification criteria 4.1 The peak. heat flux (E..) should be measured for the ftrst 15 min of the test, for the first 30 min of the test, and for the entire duration of the test (i.e. 60 min for class” A” and 30 min for class “B” boundaries). 4.2 The peak heat fluxes (E,.) measured in accordance with paragraph 4.1 should be compared against the reference value (EJ from the table. 4.3 If (E..,.) is less than (EJ , the window is acceptable for installation in a boundary of the corresponding £lre resistant classification. Table 1 - Criteria Cor heat nux Fire resistant division Time period from HeatOux c:lassiftcation be:inninc of test to Ee (kW/ml) A-O 60 minutes 56.5 A-15 15 minutes 2.34 60 minutes 8.0 A-30 30 minutes 2.34 60 minutes 6.4 A-60 60 minutes 2.34 B-O 30 minutes 36.9 B-15 15 minutes 2.34 30 minutes 4.3 RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 18- APPENDIX 2 CONTINUOUS “B” CLASS DIVISIONS 1 Scope 1.1 This appendix specifies the procedure for testing linings and ceilings for verifying that they are “continuous ’ S’ class Jjnings” and “continuous ‘S’ class ceilings” and for evaluating fujI constructions to be “continuous ‘B’ class constructions” . 1.2 This procedure is an optional requirement and may be requested by some Administrations for continuous ” B” class divisions. 2 Test procedure and evaluation 2.1 The linings, ceilings and constructions should be evaluated in accordance with resolution A 75~ ~ 18) using the arrangements described below. 2.2 The ceilings should be tested in accordance with paragraph 2.8 of the annex. to resolution A. 754(18) except that the ceiling should be mounted on the horizontal furnace so that at least 150 mm high “B” cl ass bulkheads are mOWlted on the furnace and the ceiling is fixed to these partial bulkheads by using the joining method as is intended to be used in practice. Such ceilings and the joining methods should be evaluated as required for ceilings in accordance with resolution A 754(18) and accordingly they should be classified as “continuous ‘B’ (B-O or B-15, as applicable) class ceilings”. 2.3 A lining which has been evaluated in accordance with resolution A.754(l8) to be a “B” (B-O or B-15, as applicable on basis of the lining test) class lining may be considered fonning “continuous ‘B ’ (B-O or B-I5 , as applicable) class lining” in conjunction with a “con1inuous ‘B’ (B-O or 8-15, as applicable) class ceiling” and with the joining method used in the test (see paragraph 2.2 above) without further testing the lining. 2.4 An enclosed construction installed on an “A” class deck and fanned by “continuous ‘B’ (B-O or 8-15, as applicable) class linings” and “continuous ‘B’ (B-O or 8 - 15, as applicable) class ceiling” should be considered forming “continuous ‘B’ class construction “. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 19- PART 4 - TEST FOR FIRE DOOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 1 Application Where a control system of fire doors is required to be able to operate in case of fire, the system shall comply with this part. 2 Fire test procedure The fire door control systems shall be tested and evaluated in accordance with the test procedure presented in the appendix to this part. 3 Additional requirements Part 1 of this annex is also applicable to insulation materials used in connection with a fire door control system RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 20- APPENDIX FIRE TEST PROCEDURE FOR FIRE DOOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 1 General 1.1 Fire door control systems which are intended to be used for fire doors capable of operating in case of fire sha11 be tested in accordance with the fIre test procedure described in this appendix independent of its power supply (pneumatical, hydraulic or electrical). 1.2 The fire tests shall be a prototype test and be carried out with the complete control system in a furnace dimensioned according to resolution A. 754(18). 1.3 The construction to be tested shall be, as far as practicable, representative efthat to be used on board ships. including the materia1s and method of assembly. 1.4 The functions of the cootrol system including its closing mechanism shall be tested, i.e. normal fimctions of and, if required, emergency fWlction, including switchover functions , if this is a basis oCthe manufacturer’s design. The required kind of installation and functions shall be evident from a detailed fWlction description. 2 Nature of prototype control systems 2.1 The installation of the prototype control system shall fully comply with the manufacturer’s installation manual . 2.2 The prototype control system shall include a typical door arrangement connected to the closing mechanism. For the purpose of the test a door model shall be used . In case of sliding doors, the model door shaH run in original door tracks with original supporting and guide rollers. The model door shall have the weight of the largest door to be actuated by this control system. 2.3 In case of pnewnatic or hydraulic systems, the actuator (c ylinder) shall have the maximum length allowed by the furnace. 3 Materials for prototype control systems 3.1 Specifications Prior to the test, drawing s and the list of materials of the test arrangement shall be submitted to the laboratory by the applicant 3.2 Control measurements 3.2 .1 The testing laboratory shall take reference specimens of all those materials whose characteristics are important to the perfonnance of the prototype control system (excluding steel and equivalent material). RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 21 - 3.2.2 If necessary, non-combustibility tests of insulation material in accordance with part 1 shall be conducted. Adhesives used in the construction of the specimen are not required to be non-combustible, however, they shall have low flame-spread characteristics. 3.2.3 The density of each insulation material shall be determined. The density of mineral wool or any similar compressible material shall be related to the nominal thickness. 3.2.4 The’lhickness oreach insulation material and combination of materials shall be measured by u si ng a suitable gauge or calipers. 4 ConditionioE of the prototype control systems 4.1 Conditioning of the prototype control system (except insulation) is not necessary. 4.2 lfinsulation ma1erial is used in the construction, the prototype control system shall not be tested until the insulation bas reached an air dry condition. This condition is designed as an equilibrium (constant weight) with an ambient atmospbere of 50% relative humidity at 23°C. Accelerated conditioning is permissible provided the method does not alter the properties of component materials. High temperature conditioning shall be below temperatures critical for the materials. 5 Mounting of the prototype control systems 5.1 The prototype fire door control system and the insulation, if used for protection of the system Of parts of it, shall be mounted at the bulkhead plate as shown in fi gure 1. 5.2 The structural core shall be mO\Ulted at the furnace in accordance with the principles for ‘A’ class divisions in paragrapb 5 of resolution A.754(18). 5 ,3 The door model shall be arranged within the furnace. The structural core to wbich the system and the door model are fitted shall have no door opeoing. However , small openings for the release mechanism of the control systems are allowed. 6 Enmination of the prototype control systems 6.1 Conformity The laboratory shall verify the conformity of the prototype control system with the drawings and method of assembly provided by the applicant (see section 2), and any area of discrepancy shall be resolved prior to commencement of the test 6.2 Operation of the prototype control system Inunediately prior to the test, the laboratory shall check the operability of the system by opening the door model by a distance of at least 300 nun. The door model shall then be closed. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 22- 7 Instrumentation The fwnace and the instrumentation of the furnace shall be in accordance with section 7 of the annex to resolution A 754(18). 8 Method of test 8.1 Commencement of test Not more than 5 min before the commencement oftbe test, the initial temperatures recorded by all thennocouples shall be checked to ensure consistency and the datwn values shall be noted. Similar datum values shall be obtained for deformation.. and initial condition of the prototype control system shall be noted. At the time aCthe test, ‘be initial average internal temperature shall be 20 ±lO”C and shall be within SOC of the initial ambient temperature. 8.2 Furnace control The furnace control shall be in accordance with paragraph 8.3 of the annex to resolution A754(l8) 8.3 Temperatures, duration of testing and actions during test 8.3 .1 The average fumacetemperature shall be increased and stabilized at 200 ±50°C within 5 min and kept at the level of 200 °:l: S0°C up to the end of the first 60 min. Then the average furnace temperature shall be increased according to the standard time-temperature curve beginning with the level of 200°C up to 945°C. 8.3.2 The opening and closing function of the door control mechanism shall be activated every 5 min from the beginning of the test for the duration of 60 min . 8.3.3 The automatic switchover shall isolate the door control system from the power supply at the average furnace temperature of 3000(: and shall be able to keep the door closed at least up to 945°C. 8.4 Measurements and observations on the prototype control system In case of pneumatic or hydraulic systems, the input pressure which shall be identical with the approved system pressure shall be recorded. Due to a high input pressure, necessary safety precautions shall be taken when the test is carried out 9 Classification criteria 9.1 During the fust 60 min of the test, a prototype fire door control system sball not fail . 9.2 During the period from the end of the first 60 min until the end of the test, the door shall remain closed. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 23- 10 Test report The test report shall include all important information relevant to the prototype control system and the H r e test, including the following specific items: .1 the name of the testing laboralory and the test date; .2 the name of the applicant for the test; ,3 the name of the manufacturer of the prototype control system and of the products and components used in the construction, together with identifica ti on marks and trade nam es ; .4 the constructional details of the prototype control system, including description and drawin gs and principal details of components. All the details requ es ted in section 2 shall be given The d es cription and the drawings which ace included in the test report shall, as far as practicable, be based on information derived from a survey of the prototype control system. When full and detailed drawings are Dot included in the repo rt , then the appJican t’ s drawing(s) of the prototype control system shall be authenticated by th e laboratory and at least one copy aCthe authenticated dr awing(s) shall be retained by the laboratory; in this case reference to the applicant’s dra wing(s) shall be giv en in the report together with a statement indicating the method of endorsing the drawings; .5 all the properties of materials used that have a bearing on the fire perfonnance of the protot y pe control system together with measurements of thickness and density of the insulation material(s); .6 a statement that the test has been conducted in accordance with the requirements of this Appendix and if any deviations h a ve been made to the prescribed procedures (including any special requirements of the Administration), a cle ar statement of the deviations; .7 the name of the representative of the Administration present at the test. When the test is not witnessed by a representative of the Administration. a note to this effect shall be made in the report in the following form: ’ The .. .. (name of the Administration) ’” was notified of the intention to conduct the test detailed in this report and did not consider it necessary to send a representative to witness il ”; .8 information concerning the location of the pressure gauges or other devices togeth er with tabulated data obtained dwing the test ; .9 observations of Significant behaviour of the prototype control sy stem during test and photographs, if any; and . 10 a statement that the prototype fire door control system bas passed the test and complies with the classification criteria RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 24- 2-4lO (107Q) , … I] I d ~ _ r . ’ :I I I I I l in ’ n I :Id I I j\A I I I I I I I I I I D I I I I I I I :1 ”\ I I 1 I I iii :I ~ I I I ilE 1 If E I I 1 1 1 • 1 1 1 \n 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I … \ I 1 1 I • I 1 I ‘1:;- ’ L, ~~ IO … E Figure 1 - Structural core for fitting the prototype fire door control system, D door model , R s upportin g roUer , D CU door control uni t, PS pipin g system, DT door track, PG pressure gauge, WF weld fastening, PP pressure pipe, GT guide track , E = energy , CYL door cylinder, FW furnace wall. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 25- PART 5 - TEST FOR SURFACE FLAMMABILITY 1 Application Where a product is required to have a surface with low flame-spread characteristics, the product shall comply with this part 2 Fire test procedure 2.1 The surface materials shall be tested and evaluated in accordance with the test procedure specified in resolution A653(16). For the purpose of this part, the total heat release value (QJ for floor coverings given in section 10 of the Annex to resolution A653(16) is replaced by !O 2.0 MJ. The test may be terminated after 40 min . 2.2 During fire tests for bulkhead, ceiling and deck finish materials and primary deck coverings (see part 6 of this annex for primary deck coverings), there are those specimens which exhibit various phenomena which cause difficulties in classification of the materials. Appendix to this part provides guidance on the unifonn interpretation of such results. 3 Additional requirements 3.1 Surface materials Cor bulkheads and ceilings and similar exposed surfaces In case there is a requirement of maximum gross calorific value (e.g. 45 MJ / m~ for a product, the method specified in standard ISO 1716: 1973 is recommended for determining the gross calorific value. 3.2 Floor coverings and primary deck coverings 3.2.1 A primary deck covering is the first layer of a floor construction which is applied directly on top of the deck plating and is inclusive of any primary coat, anti-corrosive comp01md or adhesive which is necessary to provide protection or adhesion to the deck plating. Other la yers in the floor construction above the deck plating are floor coverings. 3.2.2 Where a floor covering is required to be low flame-spread , all layers shall comply with part 5. If the floor covering has a multilayer construction, the Administration may require the tests to be conducted for each layer or for combinations of some layers of the floor coverings. Each layer separately, or a combination oflayers (i.e. the test mld approval are applicable only to this combination), of the floor covering shall comply with this part When a primary deck covering is required to be not readily ignitable and is placed below a floor covering, the primary deck covering shall comply with part 6. When the primary deck covering is also the exposed surface, it shall comply with this part. Primer or similar thin film of paint on deck plating need not comply with the above requirements of part 6. 3.3 Combustible ventilation ducts 3.3.1 Where combustible ventilation ducts are required to be of material which has low flame-spread characteristics, the surface flammability test procedure and criteria for lining and ceiling finishes according to resolution A.653(I6) shall be applied for such ducts. In case homogeneous materials are used for the ducts, the test shall apply to outside surface of the duct, whilst both sides of the ducts of composite materials shall be tested. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 26- 3.4 Insulation materials Cor cold service systems Where the exposed surfaces of vapour barriers and adhesives used in conjunction with insulation, as well as insulation of pipe fittings, for cold service systems are required to have low flame-spread characteristics, the surface flammability test procedure and criteria for linings and ceilings according to resolution A653(l6) shall be applied for such exposed surfaces. 3.5 Other references Part 2 of this annex is also applicable to surface materials. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 27- APPENDIX INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS Evaluating unusual test specimen behaviour (see paragraph 2.2 of this part) Unusual behaviour Flashing, no steady flame Explosive spalling, no flashing or flame Rapid flash over swiace, later steady flame progress Specimen or veneer melts and drips off, no flame Explosive spalling, and flame on exposed part of specimen Specimen or veneer melts, burns, and drips off Pilot flame extinguished Heat release signal after test and re-insertion of dummy specimen remains at a higher or lower level than initial stabilizing level. Very short ignition delay on carpets or non-rigid specimens Guidance on classification Report furthest progress of flame and time, and whether or not flash is on centerline. Classify on basis of the data. Accept material as passing test. Report result for both flame fronts but classify on basis of worst perfonnance for each of the four test parameters in the two burning regimes, Report behaviour and extent of advance on specimen, Report explosions and classify on basis of flame progress irrespective of whether above or below centerline. Reject material regardless of criteria For floor covering, no more than 10 burning drops are acceptable. Report occurrence, reject data and repeat test. Reject data and stabilize the equipment, then repeat test Could be caused by pile extension above holder surface, reducing space to pilot flame. Repeat with shims as required by procedure in paragraph 8.1.1 of the Annex to resolution A653(l6). RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

10 11 12 Specimen breaks up, and falls out of bolder Substantial jettiug combustible pyrolysis gases from specimen, adhesive or booding agents Small flame remaining along the edge of specimen - 28- Report behaviour, but classify on basis of worst performance with and without specimen restraint in paragraph 8.3.2 of the Annex. to resolution A.653(16). Reject material. Report behaviour and terminate the test 3 min after flaming on exposed surface of specimen ceased. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 29- PART 6 - TEST FOR PRIMARY DECK COVERINGS 1 Application 1.1 Where the primary deck coverings are required to be not readily ignitable. they shall comply with this part 1.2 For determining which layers on the deck shall be tested as floor coverings and which of them shall be tested as primary deck coverings, see paragraph 3.2 of part 5, 1 Fin test proctdure 2.1 The primary deck coverings shall be tested and evaluated in accordance with the fire test procedure specified in resolution A687(17) : 2.2 The test shall be terminated after 40 min. 3 Additional requirements Part 2 of this annex 1 is also applicable to primary deck coverings. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 30- PART 7 - TEST FOR VERTICALLY SUPPORTED TEXTILES AND FILMS Application Where draperies, cw1ains and other supported textile materials are required to have qualities of resistance to the propagation of flame ~Ot inferior to those of wool of mass 0.8 kglm2 ,tbey shall comply with this part . .2 Fire test procedure The vertically supported textiles and mms shall be tested and evaluated in accordance with the fire test procedure specified in resolution A471(XlI) as amended by resolution A563(14) . 3 Additional requirements The tests shall be made by using specimens of the final pr oduct (e.g. “Jith colour treatment). In ‘:ases where only the colours change, a new test is not necessary. H ow ever, in cases wiIere the basis product or the treatment procedure change, a new test is required. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 31 - PART 8 - TEST FOR UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE 1 Application Where upholstered furniture are required to have qualities of resistance to the ignition and propagation of flame, the upholstered furniture shall comply with this part 2 FiR test procedure The upholstered furniture shall be tested and evaluated in accordance with the fire test procedure specified in resolution A.652(16). 3 Additional requirements The tests shall be made by using specimens of the final product (e.g. with colour treatment), In cases where only the colours change, a new test is not necessary, However, in cases where the basis product or the treatment procedure change, a new test is required. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 32- PART 9 - TEST FOR BEDDING COMPONENTS 1 Application Where bedding components are required to have qualities of resistance to the ignition and propagation of flame, the bedding components shall comply with this part. 2 Fire test procedure The bedding components shall be tested and evaluated in accordance with the fire test procedure specified in resolution A.688(17). 3 Additional requirement!! The tests shall be made by using specimens of the final product (e.g. with colour treatment). In cases where only the colours change, a new test is not necessary. However, in cases where the basis product or the treatment procedure change, a new test is required. RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 33 - ANNEX 2 PRODUCTS WIDCn MAYBE INSTALLED WITHOUT TESTING AND/OR APPROVAL General In general, the products and product groups listed in this annex are considered to have the fire safety characteristics specified below and they may be installed without testing according to and without approval on basis of the specific fire test procedures in this Code for the specific safety characteristics of the product. The paragraphs below are numbered with the same part number in which the corresponding testing requirements are specified in annex 1. 1 Non-combustible materials In general, products made only of glass, concrete. ceramic products, natura] stone, masonry units, common metals and metal alloys are considered being non-combustible and they may be installed without testing and approval. 2 Materials Dot :enerating excessive quantities of smoke nor toxic products in fire 2.1 In general. non-combustible materials are considered to comply with the requirements of part 2 of annex 1 without further testing. 2.2 In general, surface materials and primary deck coverings with both the total heat release (QJ of not more than 0.2 MJ and the peak heat release rate (qJ of not more than 1.0 kW (both values determined in accordance with part 5 of annex 1 or in accordance with resolution A653(l6) are considered to comply with the requirements of part 2 of annex 1 without further testing. 3 “A”, “8” and “F” class divisions 3.1 The following products may be installed without testing or approval: Classification Class A-O bulkhead Product description A steel bulkhead with dimensions not less than the minimum dimensions given below: thickness of plating: 4 mm stiffeners 60 x 60 x 5 mm spaced at 600 mm or structural equivalent RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 34- Class AO deck A steel deck with dimensions not less than the minimum dimensions given below; thickness of plating: 4 rom stiffeners 95 x 6S x 7 nun spaced at 600 mm or structural equivalent. 3.2 Notwithstanding the provisions in 3.1 above, the materials wbich are used in “A”, “B” and “F” class divisions and which are required to have certain other specified characteristics (e.g. non-combustibility, low flame-spread characteristics, etc.) shall comply with the appropriate parts of annex 1 or section 8 and annex 3, ofthis Code. 4 Fire door control systems (no entries) 5 Low name-spread surfaces 5.1 Non-combustible ma1erials are considered to comply with the requirements of part 5 of annex 1. However, due consideration shall be given to the method of application and fixing (e.g. glue), 5.2 Primary deck coverings classified as not readily ignitable in accordance with pan 6 of annex 1 are considered to comply with the requirements of part 5 of annex 1 for floor coverings. 6 Primary deck coverings Noncombustible materials are considered to comply with the requirements of part 6 of annex 1. However, due consideration shall be given to the method of application and fixing. 7 Vertically supported tutiles and flIms (no entries) 8 Upbolstered furniture (no entries) 9 Bedding components (no entries) RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

• 35- ANNEX 3 USE OF OrnER FIRE TEST PROCEDURES Administrations may use test procedures other than those referred to in annex 1 as follows: .1 for fire test procedures previously adopted by the Assembly> the expiry dates are given in the table below; and .2 for other established test procedures and acceptance criteria applied by an Administration, the test expiry date is 31 . 12 .1998 and the approval expiry date is 31.12.2003. Products Teat procedure THt Approval (ftfermce part in anne:!. I) expiry date upiry date Non-combustible materials Resolution AA72(XII) 31.12.1998 31.12.2003 (port 1) Resolution A.270(VIII) 1.7.1997 1.7.2002 Materials not generating excessive - - - quantities of smoke norloxic products (p,“2) A, B and F class divisions Resolution A .S17(13)* 31.12.1998 31.12.2003 (pm 3) ResolutionA163(ES.JV)* as 1.7.1997 1.7.2002 corrected by Resolution A.215(VII) Resolution A.163(ES.IV)’” 1.7.1997 1.7.2002 Fire door control systems - - - (port 4) Surface mak .. rials Resolution A.564(14) 31.12.1998 31.12.2003 (port 5) Resolution A.516(13) 31.12.1998 31.12.2003 Primary deck coverings Resolution A.214(VII) 31.12.1998 31.12.2003 (pm 6) Vertically supported textiles Resolution A.471(Xll) 31.12.1998 3U2.2003 (pm 7) Upholstered fumiturc - - (port 8) Bedding components - - (port 9) *The maximum average temperature rise of 140°C may be used instead of 139°C in the acceptance criteria in resolutionsA.163(ES.IV) and A.517(13). RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES

RESOLUTION MSC.61(67) (adopted on 5 December 1996) ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES