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..







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