SPRINKLER SYSTEM

 Every ship of 2000Gt and above ,and machinery space of 500m3 and above should have fixed fire fighting System.

Regulation for SPRINKLER SYSTEM 

• It must have two sources of power supply for seawater pump and fresh water pump., And fire detection,fire alarms.

• In Accommodation sprinkler will come to action on 69 degree to 79 degree .

• Sprinkler should be corrosive resistance.

• Each head fixed not more than 200 SPRINKLERS.

• Each should covers 16 m3 area.

• 2m from the vertical wall and shall 4 m distance for each sprinkler.

• Each sprinkler capable of 100lit/min discharge @4.8 bar pressure

• Each section of sprinkler should have isolation valve.

• A gauging indication should be provided dor each section   stop valve .

• A test valve is provided each section near the stop valve .

• Paint room sprinkler shall 5lit/mint connected with fire main pump of ship.

LOCATION 

 Fitted with no risk of fire area. Such as CO2 room, public toilet. Etc..