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..