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§108.463. Foam rate: Protein.

46 C.F.R. § 108.463

(a)
If the outlets of a protein foam extinguishing system are in a space, the foam rate at each outlet must be at least 6.52 liters per minute for each square meter (.16 gallons per minute for each square foot) of area covered by the systems.
(b)
If the outlets of a protein foam extinguishing system are in a tank, the foam rate at each outlet must be at least 4.07 liters per minute for each square meter (.1 gallon per minute for each square foot) of liquid surface in the tank.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.