Fixed Foam Fire Fighting System Regulations

The foam so generated creates a layer over the fire and cuts the oxygen supply the process called smothering to extinguish the fire.

Fixed foam fire fighting system regulations.

Requirements of fixed deck foam systems. Working closely with our clients around the world we strive to attain the highest possible level of service ensuring compliance to the brief at all times. Table 1 system capacity 110 figure 1 calculation of. Carbon dioxide storage rooms 7 3 2 1.

141 for the purposes of regulation 10 6 3 2 the fire extinguishing arrangements must include fixed gas fire extinguishing systems fixed foam fire extinguishing systems and fixed pressure water spraying fire extinguishing systems that meet the applicable requirements of the fss code for the system. When the foam solution reaches foam nozzle on deck the air is injected into the foam solution to create the fire fighting foam. Control station outside and away from the cargo area and readily accessible simple and rapid operation. Maintenance required on fixed foam system.

The following requirements are applicable only for the storage rooms for fire extinguishing media of fixed gas fire extinguishing systems. 109 3 6 additional requirements for helicopter landingfacilities. For tanker s low expansion. Many of the msc circular 847 interpretations are based upon the iacs.