§118.420. Pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing systems.

46 C.F.R. § 118.420

(a)

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must—

(1)

Be approved by the Commandant;

(2)

Be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in addition to automatic actuation by a heat detector;

(3)

Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protection space; and

(4)

Be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

(b)

A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station:

(1)

A light to indicate discharge;

(2)

An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge; and

(3)

A means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines as required by paragraph (a)(3) of this section.

(c)

Only one pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is allowed to be installed in each space protected by such a system.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 917, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.