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SECTION 4
General
1.1
2.2
Application
1.2
Self-protection water-spraying
system
3.1
General
3.1.1 The provisions of this Article apply to the self-protection water-spraying systems fitted to ships having the additional service feature water spray. They supplement those
given in Pt C, Ch 4, Sec 14, [6].
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2.1
2.1.1
3.2
3.2.1 The capacity of the self-protection water-spraying system is to be not less than 10 l/min for each square metre of
protected area. In the case of surfaces which are internally
insulated, such as to constitute A-60 class divisions, a lower
capacity may be accepted, provided it is not less than 5
l/min for each square metre of protected area.
3.3
Capacity
Arrangement
Plan showing the structural fire division, including doors and other closing devices of openings
in A and B class divisions
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Pt D, Ch 16, Sec 4
b) Where the pumps serving the self-protection waterspraying systems are also used for another service, their
capacity is to be sufficient to ensure the simultaneous
operation of both systems at the required performances.
3.4
3.5
Pumps
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3.5.1 General
Pipes are to be designed and manufactured according to the
requirements of Pt C, Ch 1, Sec 10.
3.5.2 Protection against corrosion
Steel pipes are to be protected against corrosion, both internally and externally, by means of galvanising or equivalent
method.
3.5.3 Drainage cocks
Suitable drainage cocks are to be arranged and precautions
are to be taken in order to prevent clogging of spray nozzles
by impurities contained in pipes, nozzles, valves and
pumps.
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July 2016