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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