INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

Requirements concerning

FIRE PROTECTION
 CONTENTS

F1 Cathodic protection on oil tankers Rev.1 June 2002

F2 Aluminium coatings on board oil tankers and

chemical tankers Rev.2 Nov 2012

F3 Tank cleaning openings 1971

F4 Deleted 1987

F5 Pump room alarms Rev.1 1973

F6 Standardisation of flash points Rev.1 1996

F7 Portable instruments for measuring oxygen and

flammable vapour concentrations Corr.1 Nov 2020

F8 Pressurisation of cargo tanks Rev.1 1989

F9 Lighting and sighting ports in pump room/engine

room bulkheads Deleted Dec 2013

F10 Deleted 1986

F11 Deleted 1986

F12 Deleted

F13 Gland seals in pump room bulkheads Rev.1 1977

F14 Deleted 1996

F15 Reinforced thickness of ballast and cargo oil piping Rev.6 Feb 2021

F16 Bow and stern loading and unloading arrangements on

oil tankers Rev.1 June 2000

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F17 Deleted 1996

F18 Deleted 1997

F19 Deleted 1988

F20 Inert gas systems Rev.7 May 2015

F21 Pump room ventilation 1974

F22 Direct loading pipes to oil tanker cargo tanks 1974

F23 Deleted 1996

F24 Temperature of steam and heating media within the

cargo area Rev.2 May 1998

F25 Deleted 1987

F26 Safety aspects of double bottoms and duct keels under

cargo oil tanks Rev.3 May 2004

F27 Cargo openings in the bottoms of topside tanks of ships

carrying alternatively oil and grain 1978

F28 Deleted 1987

F29 Non-sparking fans Rev.6 June 2005

F30 Deleted Feb 2002

F31 Deleted

F32 Fire detecting system for unattended machinery spaces 1976

F33 Prohibition of carriage in fore peak tanks of oil or other

liquid substances which are flammable 1981

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F34 Deleted July 2010

F35 Fire protection of machinery spaces Rev.8 June 2005

F36 Deleted 1989

F37 Deleted May 1998

F38 Deleted May 1998

F39 Deleted July 2002

F40 Deleted 1997

F41 Sea intakes for fire pump on ships with ICE class 1993

F42 Fire testing of flexible pipes 1995

F43 Installation requirements for analysing units for

continuous monitoring of flammable vapours Rev.2 June 2002

F44 Fore peak ballast system on oil tankers Rev.2 Oct 2010

F45 Installation of BWMS on-board ships New June 2021

F46 Low pressure CO2 piping system New Aug 2021

See also M24 and Recommendations Nos. 1 and 3

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F1
F1 Cathodic protection on oil tankers
(cont)
(1971)
(Rev.1 F1.1 Impressed current systems are not permitted in oil cargo tanks.
June
2002) F1.2 Magnesium or magnesium alloy anodes are not permitted in oil cargo tanks and tanks
adjacent to cargo tanks.

F1.3 Aluminium anodes are only permitted in cargo tanks and tanks adjacent to cargo tanks
in locations where the potential energy does not exceed 28 kg m (200 ft lb). The height of the
anode is to be measured from the bottom of the tank to the centre of the anode, and its
weight is to be taken as the weight of the anode as fitted, including the fitting devices and
inserts. However, where aluminium anodes are located on horizontal surfaces such as
bulkhead girders and stringers not less than 1 m wide and fitted with an upstanding flange or
face flat projecting not less than 75 mm above the horizontal surface, the height of the anode
may be measured from this surface. Aluminium anodes are not to be located under tank
hatches or Butterworth openings (in order to avoid any metal parts falling on the fitted
anodes), unless protected by adjacent structure.

F1.4 There is no restriction on the positioning of zinc anodes.

F1.5 The anodes should have steel cores and these should be sufficiently rigid to avoid
resonance in the anode support and be designed so that they retain the anode even when it
is wasted.

F1.6 The steel inserts are to be attached to the structure by means of a continuous weld of
adequate section. Alternatively they may be attached to separate supports by bolting,
provided a minimum of two bolts with locknuts are used. However, approved mechanical
means of clamping will be accepted.

F1.7 The supports at each end of an anode should not be attached to separate items which
are likely to move independently.

F1.8 When anode inserts or supports are welded to the structure, they should be arranged so
that the welds are clear of stress raisers.

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F2
F2 Aluminium coatings on board oil tankers and
(1971)
(cont)
(Rev.1 chemical tankers
May
1998) The use of aluminium coatings containing greater than 10 percent aluminium by weight in the
(Corr.1 dry film is prohibited in cargo tanks, cargo tank deck area, pump rooms, cofferdams or any
Mar other area where cargo vapour may accumulate.
1999)
(Rev.2 Aluminised pipes may be permitted in ballast tanks, in inerted cargo tanks and, provided the
Nov pipes are protected from accidental impact, in hazardous areas on open deck.
2012)

Note:

1. Revision 2 of this UR is to be applied by IACS Societies from 1 January 2014 to new

tankers and new applications of coating and piping on existing tankers.

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F3
A2 Tank cleaning openings
(1971)
(cont)
Ullage plugs, sighting ports and tank cleaning openings are not to be arranged in enclosed
spaces.

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F4 Deleted

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F5 Pump room alarms
(1971)
(Rev. 1
1973)
Where audible alarms are fitted to warn of the release of fire extinguishing medium into pump rooms,
they may be of the pneumatic type or electric type.

(a) Pneumatically operated alarms

In cases where the periodic testing of such alarms is required,CO2 operated alarms should not be
used owing to the possibility of the generation of static electricity in the CO2 cloud. Air operated
alarms may be used provided the air supply is clean and dry.

(b) Electrically operated alarms

When electrically operated alarms are used, the arrangements are to be such that the electric
actuating mechanism is located outside the pump room except where the alarms are certified
intrinsically safe.

It was further agreed that the use of CO2 operated alarms should be discouraged.

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IACS Req. 1987

 F6

F6 Standardization of flash points

(1971)
(Rev 1
1996)
In context of these Unified Requirements, oil tankers shall be considered as vessels capable of carrying
oil having a flash point not exceeding 60°C (closed cup test).

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IACS Req. 1971/Rev 1 1996

 F7

F7
Ax Portable instruments for measuring oxygen and
(1971)
(cont)
(Rev.1
flammable vapour concentrations
1989)
(Rev.2
May 1999) Every oil tanker is to be provided with at least two portable gas detectors capable of
(Rev.3 measuring flammable vapour concentrations in air (%LEL) and at least two portable O2
June 2020) analysers. Alternatively, at least two gas detectors, each capable of measuring both oxygen
(Corr.1 and flammable vapour concentrations in air (%LEL), are to be provided.
Nov 2020)
In addition, for tankers fitted with inert gas systems, at least two portable gas detectors are to
be capable of measuring concentrations of flammable vapours in inerted atmosphere (% gas
by volume).

Note:

1. Rev.3 of this UR is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies on ships contracted for

construction on or after 1 July 2021.

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F8
A2 Pressurisation of cargo tanks
(1971)
(cont)
(Rev.1 PV valves to oil tanks should not be set at pressures in excess of 0,21 bar unless the tank
1989) scantlings have been specially considered.

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F9
A2 Lighting and sighting ports in pump
(1971)
(cont) room/engine room bulkheads
Deleted Dec 2013.

(According to Members’ experience, the use of lighting and sighting ports is now obsolete.
Ref: 13246_IGb)

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F10
A2 Deleted
(cont)

F11 Deleted

F12 Deleted

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F13

F13 Gland seals in pump room bulkheads

(1972)
(Rev. 1
1977)
Where drive shafts pass through pump room bulkhead or deck plating, gastight glands are to be fitted.
The glands are to be efficiently lubricated from outside the pumproom. The seal parts of the glands are to
be of material that will not initiate sparks. The glands are to be constructed and fitted in accordance with
the relative rules for fittings attached to watertight bulkheads, and if a bellows piece is incorporated in
the design, it should be pressure tested before fitting.

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IACS Req. 1989

 F14

F14 Deleted
- the requirements are now addressed by IMO Res. A.446 (XI)

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IACS Req. 1989/Rev 1996

 F15

F15 Reinforced thickness of ballast and cargo oil

(1982)
(cont)
(Rev.4
piping
1989)
(Rev.5 F15.1 Ballast piping passing through cargo tanks and cargo oil pipes passing through
1996) segregated ballast tanks, as permitted by Regulation 19.6.3.6 of MARPOL Annex I as
(Rev.6 amended by IMO resolutions up to MEPC.314(74), are to comply with the following
Feb 2021) requirements.

F15.1.1 The pipes are to be of heavy gauge steel of minimum wall thickness according to the
table hereunder with welded or heavy flanged joints the number of which is to be kept to a
minimum.

Expansion bends only (not glands) are permitted in these lines within cargo tanks for serving
the ballast tanks and within the ballast tanks for serving the cargo tanks.

Nominal diameter Minimum wall thickness

(mm) (mm)
50 6,3
100 8,6
125 9,5
150 11,0
200 and above 12,5

F15.2 The thicknesses shown in the above table refer to carbon steel.

F15.3 Connection between cargo piping and ballast piping referred to above is not permitted
except for emergency discharge as specified in the Unified Interpretation to Regulation 1.18
of MARPOL Annex I as amended by IMO resolutions up to MEPC.314(74).

Nevertheless, provision may be made for emergency discharge of the segregated ballast by
means of a connection to a cargo pump through a portable spool piece. In this case non-
return valves should be fitted on the segregated ballast connections to prevent the passage
of oil to the ballast tanks. The portable spool piece should be mounted in a conspicuous
position in the pump room and a permanent notice restricting its use should be prominently
displayed adjacent to it.

Shut-off valves shall be provided to shut off the cargo and ballast lines before the spool piece
is removed.

F15.4 The ballast pump is to be located in the cargo pump room, or a similar space within the
cargo area not containing any source of ignition.

Note:

1. Rev.6 of this Unified Requirement is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies on

ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 2022.

2. The “contracted for construction” date means the date on which the contract to build the
vessel is signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. For further details
regarding the date of “contract for construction”, refer to IACS Procedural Requirement
(PR) No. 29.
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F16 Bow and stern loading and unloading

(1972)
(Rev.1 arrangements on oil tankers
June
2000)
Where a cargo hose connection is arranged outside the cargo tank area, the pipe leading to such
connections is to be provided with means of segregation such as a spectacle flange, removable spool
piece or equivalent* located within the cargo area. The space within 3 m of the manifold is to be
considered as a dangerous area with regard to electrical or incendive equipment.

* See MSC/Circ. 474.

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IACS Req. 1972/Rev.1 2000

 F17

F17 Deleted
- this is of a general nature concerning operational matters and should not be categorosed as UR.

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IACS Req. 1986/Rev 1996

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F18 Deleted (1997)

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F19 Deleted

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IACS Req. 1997

 F20

F20
F20 Inert Gas Systems
(1974)
(cont)
(Rev.1 F20.1 General Requirements
1983)
(Rev.2 F20.1.1 All types of inert gas systems are to comply with the following:
1987)
(Rev.3 .1 Plans in diagrammatic form are to be submitted for appraisal and should include the
May 1998) following:
(Corr.
Sept 2001) - details and arrangement of the inert gas generating plant including all control and
(Rev.4 monitoring devices;
May 2004)
(Rev.5 - arrangement of the piping system for distribution of the inert gas.
Nov 2005)
(Rev.6 .2 An automatic control capable of producing suitable inert gas under all service
May 2012) conditions is to be fitted.
(Rev.7
May 2015) .3 Subsequent surveys are to be carried out at the intervals required by the
Classification Society Rules.

F20.2 Requirements for All Systems on Tankers, including Chemical Tankers, to

which SOLAS regulation II-2/4.5.5.1 applies

F20.2.1 An inert gas system complying with the applicable requirements of Ch. 15 of the FSS
Code, as amended by MSC.367 (93), is to be fitted on tankers to which SOLAS regulation II-
2/4.5.5.1 applies. In applying the applicable requirements of Ch. 15 of the FSS Code, any use
of the word "Administration" therein is to be considered as meaning the relevant Classification
Society. The inert gas system is to be operated in accordance with SOLAS regulation II-
2/16.3.3, as amended by MSC.365(93). In applying SOLAS regulation II-2/16.3.3.2,
paragraph 2.2.1.2.4 of Ch. 15 of the FSS Code is to be complied with.

NOTES:

1. Rev.6 is to be applied by IACS Societies on ships contracted for construction on or after

1 July 2013.

2. Rev.7 is to be applied by IACS Societies on ships constructed on or after 1 January

2016.

3. The "contracted for construction" date means the date on which the contract to build the
vessel is signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. For further details
regarding the date of "contract for construction", refer to IACS Procedural Requirement
(PR) No. 29.

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 F20

F20.3 Additional Requirements for Nitrogen Generator Systems on Tankers,

F20 including Chemical Tankers, to which SOLAS regulation II-2/4.5.5.1 applies
(cont)
F20.3.1 The following requirements apply where a nitrogen generator system is fitted on
board as required by SOLAS regulation II-2/4.5.5.1. For the purpose, the inert gas is to be
produced by separating air into its component gases by passing compressed air through a
bundle of hollow fibres, semi-permeable membranes or adsorber materials.

F20.3.2 In addition to the applicable requirements of Ch. 15 of the FSS Code, as amended
by MSC.367(93), the nitrogen generator system is to comply with SOLAS regulations II-
2/4.5.3.4.2, 4.5.6.3 and 11.6.3.4.

F20.3.3 A nitrogen generator is to consist of a feed air treatment system and any number of
membrane or adsorber modules in parallel necessary to meet paragraph 2.2.1.2.4 of Ch.15 of
the FSS Code, as amended by MSC.367(93).

F20.3.4 The nitrogen generator is to be capable of delivering high purity nitrogen in

accordance with paragraph 2.2.1.2.5 of Ch.15 of the FSS Code, as amended by
MSC.367(93). In addition to paragraph 2.2.2.4 of Ch.15 of the FSS Code, as amended by
MSC.367(93), the system is to be fitted with automatic means to discharge "off-spec" gas to
the atmosphere during start-up and abnormal operation.

F20.3.5 The system is to be provided with one or more compressors to generate enough
positive pressure to be capable of delivering the total volume of gas required by 2.2.1.2 of the
FSS Code, as amended by MSC.367(93). Where two compressors are provided, the total
required capacity of the system is preferably to be divided equally between the two
compressors, and in no case is one compressor to have a capacity less than 1/3 of the total
capacity required.

F20.3.6 The feed air treatment system fitted to remove free water, particles and traces of oil
from the compressed air as required by 2.4.1.2 of Ch.15 of the FSS Code, as amended by
MSC.367(93), is also to preserve the specification temperature.

F20.3.7 The oxygen-enriched air from the nitrogen generator and the nitrogen-product
enriched gas from the protective devices of the nitrogen receiver are to be discharged to a
safe location* on the open deck.

F20.3.8 In order to permit maintenance, means of isolation are to be fitted between the
generator and the receiver.

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“safe location” needs to address the two types of discharges separately:

1. oxygen-enriched air from the nitrogen generator - safe locations on the open deck are:
- outside of hazardous area;
- not within 3m of areas traversed by personnel; and
- not within 6m of air intakes for machinery (engines and boilers) and all ventilation inlets.

2. nitrogen-product enriched gas from the protective devices of the nitrogen receiver - safe locations on the open
deck are:
- not within 3m of areas traversed by personnel; and
- not within 6m of air intakes for machinery (engines and boilers) and all ventilation inlets/outlets.

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 F20

F20.4 Nitrogen /Inert Gas Systems Fitted for Purposes other than Inerting Required
F20 by SOLAS Reg. II-2/4.5.5.1 and 4.5.5.2
(cont)
F20.4.1 This section applies to systems fitted on oil tankers, gas tankers or chemical tankers
to which SOLAS regulations II-2/4.5.5.1 and 4.5.5.2 do not apply.

F20.4.2 Paragraphs 2.2.2.2, 2.2.2.4, 2.2.4.2, 2.2.4.3, 2.2.4.5.1.1, 2.2.4.5.1.2, 2.2.4.5.4,

2.4.1.1, 2.4.1.2, 2.4.1.3, 2.4.1.4, 2.4.2.1 and 2.4.2.2 of Ch.15 of the FSS Code, as amended
by MSC.367(93), as applicable apply to the systems.

F20.4.3 The requirements of section F20.3 apply except paragraphs F20.3.1, F20.3.2,
F20.3.3 and F20.3.5.

F20.4.4 Materials used in inert gas systems are to be suitable for their intended purpose in
accordance with the Rules of the Classification Society.

F20.4.5 All the equipment is to be installed on board and tested under working conditions to
the satisfaction of the Surveyor.

F20.4.6 The two non-return devices as required by paragraph 2.2.3.1.1 of Ch.15 of the FSS
Code, as amended by MSC.367(93) are to be fitted in the inert gas main. The non-return
devices are to comply with 2.2.3.1.2 and 2.2.3.1.3 of Ch.15 of the FSS Code, as amended by
MSC.367(93); however, where the connections to the cargo tanks, to the hold spaces or to
cargo piping are not permanent, the non-return devices required by paragraph 2.2.3.1.1 of
Ch.15 of the FSS Code, as amended by MSC.367(93) may be substituted by two non-return
valves.

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F21 Pump room ventilation

(1974)

With the following arrangement of exhaust trunking there should be 20 air changes per hour on the total
volume of the pump room:

(i) In the pump room bilges just above the transverse floor plates on bottom longitudinals, so that
air can flow over the top from adjacent spaces.
(ii) An emergency intake located about 2 m above the pump room lower grating. This emergency
intake would be used when the lower intakes are sealed off due to flooding in the bilges. The
emergency intake should have a damper fitted which is capable of being opened or closed
from the exposed main deck and lower grating level.
(iii) The foregoing exhaust system is in association with open grating floor plates to allow the free
flow of air.
(iv) Arrangements involving a specific ratio of areas of upper emergency and lower main
ventilator openings, which can be shown to result in at least the required 20 air changes per
hour through the lower inlets, can be adopted without the use of dampers. When the lower
access inlets are closed then at least 15 air changes per hour should be obtained through the
upper inlets.

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F22 Direct loading pipes to oil tanker cargo
(1974)
tanks

In order to avoid the generation of static electricity when cargo is loaded direct into tanks, the loading
pipes are to be led as low as practicable in the tank.

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IACS Req. 1987

F23

F23 Deleted
- the requirements are overtaken by the development of MARPOL Convention.

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IACS Req. 1986/Rev 1996

 F24-F25

F24
(1971)
Temperature of Steam and Heating Media
(Rev. 1
1975
within the Cargo Area
(Rev. 2 On oil tankers, the steam and heating media temperature within the cargo area is not to exceed 220°C.
May
1998) On gas carriers and chemical tankers, the maximum temperature is to be adjusted to take into account the
temperature class of the cargoes.

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IACS Req. 1971, Rev. 2 1998

 F26

F26 Safety aspects of double bottoms and duct

(1977)
(Rev 1
1996)
keels under cargo oil tanks
(Rev.2
June
2000) Pipe ducts in the double bottom shall comply with the following requirements:
(Rev.3
May 2004) (i) They should not communicate with the engine room.
(ii) Provision shall be made for at least two exits to the open deck arranged at a
maximum distance from each other. One of these exits fitted with a watertight
closure may lead to the cargo pumproom.
(iii) In the duct, provision shall be made for adequate mechanical ventilation.

Note: For ships to which the convention applies, refer to SOLAS 1974 (as amended),
Reg II-2/4.5.2.4
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Revision Note: Rev.3 only updates references

F26-1

IACS Req. 1977/Rev .3 2004

F27-F28

F27
(1978)
Cargo openings in the bottoms of topside
tanks of ships carrying alternatively oil and
grain

Ships carrying alternatively oil having a flash point not exceeding 60°C (closed cup test) or other cargoes.

When ships are designed to transport alternatively oil or dry cargoes, openings which may be used for
cargo operations are not permitted in bulkheads and decks separating oil cargo spaces from other spaces
not designed and equipped for the carriage of oil cargoes unless alternative approved means are provided
to ensure equivalent integrity.

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F28 Deleted

IACS Req. 1986

 F29

F29 Non-sparking fans

(1973)
(Rev. 1
1978)
(Rev. 2 F29.1 Introduction
1979)
Rev. 3 A fan is considered as non-sparking if in either normal or abnormal conditions it is unlikely to produce
1980) sparks.
(Rev. 4
1983) F29.2 Design criteria
(Rev. 5
1994) F29.2.1 The air gap between the impeller and the casing shall be not less than 0,1 of the shaft diameter
(Rev.6 in way of the impeller bearing but not less than 2 mm. It need not be more than 13 mm.
June
2005) F29.2.2 Protection screens of not more than 13 mm square mesh are to be fitted in the inlet and outlet
ventilation openings on the open deck to prevent the entrance of objects into the fan housing.

F29.3 Materials

F29.3.1 The impeller and the housing in way of the impeller are to be made of alloys which are
recognised as being spark proof by appropriate test.

F29.3.2 Electrostatic charges both in the rotating body and the casing are to be prevented by the use of
antistatic materials. Furthermore, the installation on board of the ventilation units is to be such as to
ensure the safe bonding to the hull of the units themselves.

F29.3.3 Tests may not be required for fans having the following combinations:

(i) impellers and/or housings of nonmetallic material, due regard being paid to the elimination of static
electricity,
(ii) impellers and housings of non-ferrous materials,
(iii) Impellers of aluminium alloys or magnesium alloys and a ferrous (including austenitic stainless
steel) housing on which a ring of suitable thickness on non-ferrous materials is fitted in way of the
impeller,
(iv) any combination of ferrous (including austenitic stainless steel)impellers and housings with not less
than 13 mm tip design clearance.

F29.3.4 The following impellers and housings are considered as sparking and are not permitted:

(i) impellers of an aluminium alloy or magnesium alloy and a ferrous housing, regardless of tip
clearance,
(ii) housing made of an aluminium alloy or a magnesium alloy and a ferrous impeller, regardless of tip
clearance,
(iii) any combination of ferrous impeller and housing with less than 13 mm design tip clearance.

F29.3.5 Type tests on the finished product are to be carried out in accordance with the requirements of
the Classification Society or an equivalent national or international standard.
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IACS Req. Rev.6 2005

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F30 Emergency fire pumps in cargo ships

(1974)
(Rev. 1
1976)
(Rev. 2 Deleted in February 2002.
1978)
Rev. 3
1980)
Rev. 4
1984)
Rev. 5
1995)
(Rev 6
1997)
(Rev. 7
Feb 2002)

F30-1

IACS Req. 1984, Rev. 1997

F30.2.7–F30.4.2

F30
cont'd

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F31 Fire prevention for unattended machinery
(1976)
spaces
The whole UR F31 was deleted as the requirements are now covered by F35.
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F30-2

IACS Req. 1984, Rev. 1995/Corr. 1997

 F32

F32 Fire detecting system for unattended

(1976)
machinery spaces

F32.1 An automatic fire detection system is to be fitted in the machinery spaces.

F32.2 The system is to be designed with self-monitoring properties. Power or system failures are to
initiate an audible alarm distinguishable from the fire alarm.

F32.3 The fire detection indicating panel is to be located on the navigating bridge, fire control station,
or other accessible place where a fire in the machinery space will not render it inoperative.

F32.4 The fire detection indicating panel is to indicate the place of the detected fire in accordance with
the arranged fire zones by means of a visual signal. Audible signals clearly distinguishable in character
from any other audible signals shall be audible throughout the navigating bridge and the accommodation
area of the personnel responsible for the operation of the machinery space.

F32.5 Fire detectors are to be of types, and so located, that they will rapidly detect the onset of fire in
conditions normally present in the machinery space. Consideration is to be given to avoiding false
alarms. The type and location of detectors are to be approved by the Classification Society and a
combination of detector types is recommended in order to enable the system to react to more than one
type of fire symptom.

F32.6 Fire detector zones are to be arranged in a manner that will enable the operating staff to locate
the seat of the fire. The arrangement and the number of loops and the location of detector heads is to be
approved in each case. Air currents created by the machinery are not to render the detection system
ineffective.

F32.7 When fire detectors are provided with the means to adjust their sensitivity, necessary
arrangements are to be ensured to fix and identify the set point.

F32.8 When it is intended that a particular loop or detector is to be temporarily switched off, this state is
to be clearly indicated. Reactivation of the loop or detector is to be performed automatically after a
present time.

F32.9 The fire detection indicating panel is to be provided with facilities for functional testing.

F32.10 The fire detecting system shall be fed automatically from the emergency source of power by a
separate feeder if the main source of power fails.

F32.11 Facilities are to be provided in the fire detecting system to release manually the fire alarm from
the following places:

Passageways having entrances to engine and boiler rooms,

navigating bridge,
control station in engine room.

F32.12 The testing of the fire detecting system on board is to be carried out to the satisfaction of the
individual Classification Society.

NOTE
Requirements on indication of the operation of each individual detecting head are left to the discretion of
each Classification Society.
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F32-1

IACS Req. 1976

 F33

F33 Prohibition of carriage in fore peak tanks of

(1981)
oil or other liquid substances which are
flammable

In ships of 400 tons gross tonnage and above, compartments forward o f the collision bulkhead shall not
be arranged for the carriage of oil or other liquid substances which are flammable.

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F33-1

IACS Req. 1981

 F34

F34
A2 Low-pressure carbon dioxide smothering
(1982)
(cont)
(Rev.1
systems
1989)
Deleted with effect from 1 July 2010 following entry into force of IMO Res. MSC.206(81).

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 F35

F35 Fire Protection of Machinery Spaces

(1986)
(Rev. 1
1989)
(Rev. 2 In the implementation of the SOLAS Chapter II-2, the following requirements are
1992) to be met:
(Rev. 3
1995)
(Rev. 4 1. Reg.II-2/4.2.2.4
1996)
(Rev. 5 Air pipes from oil fuel tanks should be led to a safe position on the open deck.
1997)
(Rev. 6
June 1999) Air pipes from lubricating oil storage tanks may terminate in the machinery space,
(Rev.7 provided that the open ends are so situated that issuing oil cannot come into contact
July 2003) with electrical equipment or heated surfaces.
(Rev.8
June 2005) Any overflow pipe should have a sectional area of at least 1,25 times that of the filling
pipe and should be led to an overflow tank of adequate capacity or to a storage tank
having space reserved for overflow purposes.

An alarm device should be provided to give warning when the oil reaches a
predetermined level in the tank, or alternatively, a sight glass should be provided in the
overflow pipe to indicate when any tank is overflowing. Such sight glasses should be
placed on vertical pipes only and in readily visible positions.

2. Reg.II-2/4.2.2.3.5.1

Short sounding pipes may be used for tanks other than double bottom tanks without
the additional closed level gauge provided an overflow system is fitted.

3. Reg.II-2/4.2.2.3

Level switches may be used below the tank top provided they are contained in a steel
enclosure or other enclosures not capable of being destroyed by fire.

4. Reg.II-2/5.2.2.3

Controls required by this regulation should also be provided from the compartment
itself.

5. Reg.II-2/4.2.2.5.1

Hose clamps and similar types of attachments for flexible pipes should not be
permitted.

6. Reg.II-2/4.2.2 and 4.2.5.2

Oil fuel in storage tanks should not to be heated to temperatures within 10°C below the
flash point of the fuel oil, except that where oil fuel in service tanks, settling tanks and
any other tanks in supply system is heated the following arrangements should be
provided:

• the length of the vent pipes from such tanks and/or a cooling device is sufficient
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F35 for cooling the vapours to below 60°C, or the outlet of the vent pipes is located
3m away from a source of ignition;
cont'd
• the vent pipes are fitted with flame screens;

• there are no openings from the vapour space of the fuel tanks into machinery
spaces (bolted manholes are acceptable) ;

• enclosed spaces are not located directly over such fuel tanks, except for vented
cofferdams ;

• electrical equipment is not fitted in the vapour space of the tanks, unless it is
certified to be intrinsically safe.

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F36 Deleted

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F36-1

IACS Req. 1996

F37 & F38

F37 UR F37 has been recategorised to be

Recom 53.1 and deleted (May, 1998).

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F38 F38 has been re-categorised to be Recom.
53.2 and deleted (May 1998).

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F39 Measures to prevent explosions in

(1993)
(Rev. 1 cargo pump rooms on oil tankers
1994)
(Rev 2
1997)
(Rev. 2/ F 39 was deleted on 1 July 2002.
Corr. 1
1998)
(Rev.3
July 1999)
(Rev.4
May 2001)

IACS Req. 1993, Rev. 4 2001

F40 Deleted 1997

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F41 Sea intakes for fire pump on ships
(1993)
with ICE Class
1. On ships with ICE Class at least one of the fire pumps is to be connected to a sea chest which is
provided with de-icing arrangements.

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F42
(1995)
Fire testing of flexible pipes
1. Flexible pipes with end attachments which are required to be of fire-resisting materials, shall be
subject to a fire for 30 minutes at a temperature of 800oC, while water at the maximum service pressure
is circulated inside the pipe. The temperature of the water at the outlet shall not be less than 80oC. No
leak should be recorded during or after the test.

2. An alternative is to fire test the flexible pipe with flowing water at a pressure of at least 5 bar and
subsequent pressure test to twice the design pressure.

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F43 Installation requirements for analysing units

(1997)
(Rev.1
July
for continuous monitoring of flammable
1999)
(Rev. 2
vapours
June
2002) This UR applies to gas analysing units of the sampling type located outside gas dangerous zones and
fitted on board gas carriers or on board oil/chemical tankers.

Gas analysing units with non-explosion proof measuring equipment may be located in areas outside
cargo areas, e.g. in cargo control room, navigation bridge or engine room when mounted on the forward
bulkhead provided the following requirements are observed:

1. Sampling lines shall not run through gas safe spaces, except where permitted under 5.

2. The gas sampling pipes shall be equipped with flame arresters. Sample gas is to be led to the
atmosphere with outlets arranged in a safe location.

3. Bulkhead penetrations of sample pipes between safe and dangerous areas shall be of approved
type and have same fire integrity as the division penetrated. A manual isolating valve shall be fitted in
each of the sampling lines at the bulkhead on the gas safe side.

4. The gas detection equipment including sample piping, sample pumps, solenoids, analysing units
etc. shall be located in a reasonably gas tight enclosure (e.g. a fully enclosed steel cabinet with a gasketed
door) which is to be monitored by its own sampling point. At gas concentrations above 30% LFL inside
the enclosure the entire gas analysing unit is to be automatically shut down.

5. Where the enclosure cannot be arranged directly on the bulkhead, sample pipes shall be of steel or
other equivalent material and without detachable connections, except for the connection points for
isolating valves at the bulkhead and analysing units, and are to be routed on their shortest ways.

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F44
A2 Fore peak ballast system on oil tankers
(June
(cont)
2000)
(Rev.1 The fore peak tank can be ballasted with the system serving other ballast tanks within the
Aug 2008) cargo area, provided:
(Rev.2
Oct 2010) • The fore peak tank is considered as a hazardous area;

• The vent pipe openings are located on open deck at an appropriate distance from sources
of ignition. In this respect, the hazardous zones distances are to be defined in accordance
to IEC 60092-502: Electrical installations in ships - Tankers - Special features;

• Means are provided, on the open deck, to allow measurement of flammable gas
concentrations within the fore peak tank by a suitable portable instrument;

• The sounding arrangement to the fore peak tank is direct from open deck;

• The access to the fore peak tank is direct from open deck. Alternatively, indirect access
from the open deck to the fore peak tank through an enclosed space may be accepted
provided that:

1. In case the enclosed space is separated from the cargo tanks by cofferdams, the
access is through a gas tight bolted manhole located in the enclosed space and a warning
sign is to be provided at the manhole stating that the fore peak tank may only be opened
after:

• it has been proven to be gas free; or

• any electrical equipment which is not certified safe in the enclosed space is isolated.

2. In case the enclosed space has a common boundary with the cargo tanks and is
therefore a hazardous area, the enclosed space can be well ventilated.

In respect to all paragraphs of this unified requirement, the hazardous area classification is to
be defined in accordance to IEC 60092-502: Electrical installations in ships - Tankers -
Special features.

Notes:

1. Rev.2 of this UR is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies on ships contracted

for construction on or after 1 January 2012.

2. The “contracted for construction” date means the date on which the contract to build the
vessel is signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. For further details
regarding the date of “contract for construction”, refer to IACS Procedural Requirement
(PR) No. 29.

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F45 Installation of BWMS on-board ships

(June 2021) 1 General

1.1 Application

1.1.1 This Unified Requirement details fire safety measures, in addition to that required by
SOLAS II-2, related to the installation of Ballast Water Management Systems onboard any
ship.

This UR is to be read in conjunction with IACS UR M74 rev.2 - Ballast Water Management
Systems.

1.1.2 The requirements of this UR apply for BWMS technologies as listed in Table 1. BWMS
with alternative technologies are to be specially considered by the Classification Society.

1.2 Definitions

1.2.1 Airlock

An airlock is a space enclosed by gastight steel bulkheads with two gastight doors spaced not
more than 2.5 m apart. The doors shall be self-closing without any holding back
arrangements. Air locks shall have mechanical ventilation and shall not be used for other
purposes. An audible and visual alarm system to give a warning on both sides of the air lock
shall be provided to indicate if more than one door is moved from the closed position. The air
lock space shall be monitored for dangerous gas as defined in UR M74 §2.3.

1.2.2 Ballast Water Management System (BWMS)

Ballast Water Management System means any system defined in paragraph 2.1 of UR M74,
Rev.2.

Note:

1. This UR is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies for BWMS:

i) For existing ships, where the application for approval for the [installation] plans of BWMS
is dated on or after 1 July 2022; or
ii) For new ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 2022.

2. The “contracted for construction” date means the date on which the contract to build the
vessel is signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. For further details
regarding the date of “contracted for construction”, refer to IACS Procedural Requirement
(PR) No.29.

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Table 1 - Categorization of BWMS technologies

F45 BWMS’s Technology category*  1 2 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7a 7b 8
(Cont)

In-line de-oxygenation (injection of Inert Gas from Inert

or UV + Advanced Oxidation Technology (AOT) or UV

separation tank and without Discharge treatment tank

In-line side-stream ozone injection without gas/liquid

separation tank and Discharge water treatment tank

In-tank pasteurization and de-oxygenation with N2
In-line membrane separation and de-oxygenation

In-line side-stream ozone injection with gas/liquid

In-tank de-oxygenation with Inert Gas Generator
(injection of N2 from a N2 Generator)

In-line side stream electrolysis (2)

In-line (stored) chemical injection

In-line full flow electrolysis
+ TiO2 or UV + Plasma

In-line Flocculation

Gas Generator)
In-line UV

generator
Characteristics 

Making use of active substance X X X X X X

when de-ballasting when ballasting

In-tank technology: No treatment

In-tank technology: No treatment

Des-infection

Full flow of ballast water is passing

when ballasting or de-ballasting

when ballasting or de-ballasting

X X X X X X
through the BWMS
Only a small part of ballast water is
passing through the BWMS to X
generate the active substance
Full flow of ballast water is passing
X X
through the BWMS
After-treatment

Injection of neutralizer X X X X X

Not required by the Type Approval

Certificate issued by the X X
Administration
O2
Examples of dangerous gas as defined in O2 H2 H2 O2
(1) CO2 (1) O3
UR M74 §2.3 N2 Cl2 Cl2 N2
CO N2
Notes:
(1) To be investigated on a case by case basis based on the result of the IMO (GESAMP) MEPC report for Basic and
Final approval in accordance with the G9 Guideline.

(2) In-line side stream electrolysis may also be applied in-tank in circulation mode (no treatment when ballasting or de-
ballasting)

Footnote: * Taking into consideration future developments of BWMS technologies, some additional technologies may
be considered in this Table 1 by identifying their characteristics in the same manner as for the above BWMS cat.1, 2,
3a, 3b, 3c, 4, 5, 6, 7a, 7b and 8.

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1.2.3 Ballast Water Management Room (BWMR)

F45 A Ballast Water Management Room is any space containing equipment belonging to the
(Cont) Ballast Water Management System. A space containing remote controls for the BWMS or a
space dedicated to the storage of liquid or solid chemicals for BWMS need not be considered
as a BWMR for the purposes of this UR.

1.2.4 BWMS storing, introducing or generating chemicals.

In general, BWMS storing, introducing or generating chemicals refer to:

- In-line flocculation (cat.2 as per Table 1),

- Chemical injection (cat.6 as per Table 1) and

- BWM technologies using neutralizers injection (cat.4, 5, 6 and 7 as per Table 1)

BWMS that do not store, introduce or generate toxic or flammable chemicals may be specially
considered as detailed in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Requirements that may be reduced for BWMS storing, introducing or generating
chemicals depending on the chemicals.

Requirement Conditions to be met before reducing the requirement

2.3.4 The stored chemicals are neither toxic nor flammable

3.1.1 The BWMS does not use any flammable or toxic chemical substances

No dangerous gas as defined in UR M74 §2.3 will be generated by the

3.3.1
BWMS
No toxic chemical is stored and no toxic gas will be generated by the
6.1.1
BWMS
7.1.1
7.1.3 No toxic chemical is used or will be generated by the BWMS
7.1.6

The IMO reports issued during the basic and final approval procedures of the BWMS that
make use of active substances (G9 Guidelines) and ‘’safety hazard’’ as listed in Ch.17 of IMO
IBC code are to be considered for this purpose.

Note: Chemicals include additives for BWMS.

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2 Fire categorization
F45 2.1 General
(Cont)
BWMR shall be classified as follows for the purpose of applying the requirements of SOLAS
Chapter II-2:

• BWMR containing oil-fired inert gas generators (i.e. BWMS cat.3b and 3c as per Table
1) shall be treated as machinery spaces of category A

• Other BWMR shall be considered as other machinery spaces and shall be

categorized, depending on the ship type (10) or (11) according to SOLAS II-2/9.2.2.3
or (7) according to SOLAS II-2/9.2.2.4, II-2/9.2.3 and II-2/9.2.4

2.2 BWMS located in the cargo area of tankers

Notwithstanding the above, where a BWMS is located in the cargo area of a tanker as
allowed by UR M74, the BWMR shall be categorized as (8), a cargo pump-room, according to
SOLAS II-2/9.2.4.2.2 for determining the extent of fire protection to be provided.

Note: The cargo area of a tanker is defined in para 2.2 of UR M74 Rev.2.

2.3 Storage of chemicals

2.3.1 Spaces where the storage of liquid or solid chemicals for BWMS is intended shall be
categorized as store-rooms for the purpose of applying the requirements of SOLAS Chapter
II-2, i.e.:

• On passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers:

- “Other spaces in which flammable liquids are stowed” as defined in SOLAS II-
2/9.2.2.3.2.2(14), if flammable products are stored

- “Store-rooms, workshops, pantries, etc.” as defined in SOLAS II-2/9.2.2.3.2.2(13)

otherwise

• On other ships:

- “Cargo pump-rooms” as defined in SOLAS II-2/9.2.4.2.2.2(8) if located in the cargo

area of a tanker

- “Service spaces (low risk)” as defined in SOLAS II-2/9.2.2.4.2.2(5), SOLAS II-

2/9.2.3.3.2.2(5) or II-2/9.2.4.2.2.2(5) if the surface area is less than 4m2 and if no
flammable products are stored

- “Service spaces (high risk)” as defined in SOLAS II-2/9.2.2.4.2.2(9), SOLAS II-

2/9.2.3.3.2.2(9) or II-2/9.2.4.2.2.2(9) otherwise

Note: It is understood that only chemical injection (cat.6 as per Table 1), in-line flocculation
(cat.2 as per Table 1) and technologies using neutralizer injection (cat.4, 5, 6 and 7 as per
Table 1) will require chemical or additive storage.

2.3.2 Where the storage of chemicals is foreseen in the same room as the ballast water
management machinery, this room shall be considered both as a store-room and as a

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machinery space in line with 2.1.

F45 2.3.3 When the chemical substances are stored inside integral tanks, the ship's shell plating
(Cont) shall not form any boundary of the tank.

2.3.4 Tanks containing chemicals shall be segregated from accommodation, service

spaces, control stations, machinery spaces not related to the BWMS and from drinking water
and stores for human consumption by means of a cofferdam, void space, cargo pump-room,
empty tank, oil fuel storage tank, BWMR or other similar space. On-deck stowage of
permanently attached deck tanks or installation of independent tanks in otherwise empty hold
spaces should be considered as satisfying this provision.

3 BWMR location and boundaries

3.1 BWMS using chemical substances

3.1.1 For BWMS storing, introducing or generating chemicals, the BWMR and chemical
substance storage rooms are not to be located in the accommodation area. Any ventilation
exhaust or other openings from these rooms shall be located not less than 3m from
entrances, air inlets and openings to accommodation spaces.
This requirement need not apply in case the BWMS is located in the engine room.

3.2 Ozone-based BWMS

3.2.1 Ozone-based BWMS – i.e. cat.7a and 7b - shall be located in dedicated compartment,
separated from any other space by gastight boundaries. Access to the BWMR from any other
enclosed space shall be through airlock only, except if the only access to that space is from
the open deck.

Access to the ozone based BWMR may be provided through the engine room only provided:

• Access from the engine room to the BWMR is through airlock and,
• An alarm repeater is provided in the BWMR, which will repeat any alarm activated in
the engine room.

3.2.2 A sign shall be affixed on the door providing personnel with a warning that ozone may
be present and with the necessary instructions to be followed before entering the room

3.3 General

3.3.1 BWMR containing equipment for BWMS of the following types shall be equipped with
tested gastight and self-closing doors without any holding back arrangements:

• BWMS storing, introducing or generating chemical substances

• De-oxygenation based on inert gas generator
• Electrolysis
• Ozone injection

Doors leading to the open deck need however not to be self-closing.

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4 Fire fighting
F45 4.1 Fixed fire-extinguishing system
(Cont)
4.1.1 Where fitted, fixed fire extinguishing systems shall comply with the relevant provisions
of the Fire Safety Systems Code

4.1.2 Ozone-based BWMS

BWMR containing equipment related to ozone-based BWMS shall be provided with a fixed
fire extinguishing system suitable for category A machinery spaces and capable of manual
release.

4.1.3 Where a fixed fire-extinguishing system is provided in the BWMR, it should be

compatible with the BWMS and the chemical products that are used, produced or stored in
the BWMR. Specific attention shall be paid to potential chemical reactions between the fire
extinguishing medium and chemical products used for water treatment.

Especially, water-based fire-extinguishing systems should be avoided in case of sulfuric acid

storage.

4.1.4 Foam fixed fire-extinguishing system

For all kinds of BWMS, in case a foam fire extinguishing system is installed in the BWMR, its
efficiency shall not be impaired by chemicals used by the BWMS where relevant.

4.1.5 Where a fixed fire-extinguishing system is installed in the BWMR, automatic shutdown
of the BWMS upon release of the fixed fire extinguishing system shall be arranged. Any need
for cooldown necessary for safe shutdown to be considered in the shutdown sequence.

4.1.6 Where BWMS that includes air or O2 storage is located in a room covered by a fixed
gas fire-extinguishing system, air or O2 storage shall be taken into account for the gas
capacity calculation, unless the discharge pipe from safety valves for air or O2 storage are led
directly to outside the room.

4.2 Portable fire-fighting equipment

4.2.1 There shall be at least one portable fire extinguisher that complies with the provisions
of the Fire Safety Systems Code and suitable for electrical fires in the BWMR containing UV-
type BWMS.

5 Fire prevention

5.1 Equipment protection

5.1.1 Overcurrent or overvoltage protection is to be installed to protect UV type BWMS.

5.1.2 Electrolysis reactors are to be provided with at least with two independent means of
monitoring operation. The monitoring system shall initiate audible and visual alarms and
automatic shutdown of the BWMS in the event that an anomaly is detected. Requirements for
shutdown arrangement are clarified in UR M74. 3.1.9.

Note: If a pressure relief valve is also provided, the vent of this valve is to be led to a safe
location on the open deck, as clarified in UR M74. The valve should be positioned to optimally
remove gas from the electrolysis reactor.

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5.2 Fire detection

F45 5.2.1 A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the provisions of the Fire
(Cont) Safety Systems Code shall be installed in spaces containing an inert gas generator or an
ozone generator.

5.2.2 A section of fire detectors which covers a control station, a service space or an
accommodation space is not to include a BWMR containing equipment related to ozone
based BWMS.

6 Ventilation

6.1 Ventilation arrangement

6.1.1 The ventilation systems for BWMR containing BWMS of the following types shall be
independent of the ventilation systems serving any other spaces:

• BWMS storing, introducing or generating chemical substances.

• De-oxygenation, including pasteurization and de-oxygenation (cat.3 and cat.8 as per
Table 1)
• Electrolysis
• Ozone injection

6.1.2 The ventilation exhaust for BWMR containing a nitrogen generator shall be located in
the lower part of the room in order to efficiently evacuate dangerous gases – as defined in UR
M74 §2.3 - heavier than air.

6.1.3 The ventilation exhaust for BWMR containing electrolysis systems shall be located so
as to be able to efficiently evacuate dangerous gases – as defined in UR M74 §2.3 - that
could be generated during the electrolysis process. Due regard shall be paid to the expected
quantity and density of such gases when designing the ventilation exhaust.

6.1.4 The following requirements apply to ventilation ducts serving BWMR for ozone-based
BWMS:

• The part of the ducts located outside of the BWMR shall be made of steel having a
thickness of at least 3 mm for ducts with a free cross-sectional area of less than 0.075
m2, at least 4 mm for ducts with a free cross-sectional area of between 0.075 m2 and
0.45 m2, and at least 5 mm for ducts with a free cross-sectional area of over 0.45 m2;
and

• The ducts shall be suitably supported and stiffened

• The outside openings of the ducts shall be fitted with protective screens of not more
than 13 mm square mesh.

6.1.5 The ventilation system for BWMR containing ozone-based BWMS or ventilation
system for hydrogen de gas arrangement as required by UR M74 3.3.1.5 shall be interlocked
with the BWMS such that:

• In case of loss of ventilation (primary and secondary), a visual and audible alarm shall
be triggered both inside and outside the BWMR and at a place where a responsible
member of the crew is on duty. If the ventilation is not restored after a pre-set time, the

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BWMS shall then be automatically shut down. Any need for cooldown necessary for
F45 safe shutdown is to be considered in the shutdown sequence.

(Cont) • It shall not be possible to start the BWMS without the ventilation running

For ventilation systems serving BWMR and containing or conveying a dangerous gas,
relevant requirements in UR M74 3.3 are to be satisfied.

6.2 Ventilation rate

6.2.1 An adequate power ventilation system shall be provided in enclosed BWMR.

6.2.2 The ventilation capacity shall be at least 30 air changes per hour where explosive or
toxic gases may be generated during operation of the BWMS. The IMO reports issued during
the basic and final approval procedures of the BWMS that make use of active substances (G9
Guidelines) and ‘’safety hazard’’ as listed in Ch.17 of IBC code are to be used as references
for identifying those cases.

6.2.3 The ventilation capacity may be reduced as follows:

• Flocculation-type BWMS 6 air changes per hour

• De-oxygenation, incl. pasteurization and

de-oxygenation (cat.3 and cat.8 as per Table 1) 6 air changes per hour

• Full flow electrolysis 6 air changes per hour

• Side-stream electrolysis 20 air changes per hour

• Ozone injection 20 air changes per hour

• Chemical injection 6 air changes per hour

Note: More stringent ventilation capacity requirements may arise from other regulations e.g.
IBC Code requirements for spaces located in the cargo area.

7 Personal equipment

7.1.1 Suitable protection equipment shall be available onboard for the protection of the crew
members who are engaged in the servicing, maintenance and repair of BWMS storing,
introducing or generating chemicals, as recommended by the product manufacturers. The
protection equipment shall consist of large aprons, special gloves with long sleeves, suitable
footwear, coveralls of chemical-resistant materials, and tight fitting goggles or face shields or
both. The protective clothing and equipment shall cover all skin so that no part of the body is
unprotected. This protection equipment is to be provided separately without taking into
account equipment required by other mandatory requirements.

7.1.2 Work clothes and protective equipment shall be kept in easily accessible places and in
special lockers. Such equipment shall not be kept within accommodation spaces, with the
exception of new, unused equipment and equipment which has not been used since
undergoing a thorough cleaning process. Notwithstanding the above, storage rooms for such
equipment within accommodation spaces if adequately segregated from living spaces such
as cabins, passageways, dining rooms, bathrooms, etc.

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7.1.3 When a BWMS storing, introducing or generating chemicals is installed on board,

F45 suitably marked decontamination showers and an eyewash shall be available in a convenient
location in close proximately to the BWMS and the chemical store room(s).
(Cont)
7.1.4 An emergency escape breathing apparatus (EEBD) is to be provided in the BWMR.
This emergency escape breathing apparatus may be one of the EEBDs provided in
accordance with the requirements of SOLAS II-2/13.

An EEBD need not be required for BWMS of cat.1 as per Table 1.

7.1.5 A personal ozone detector, calibrated as per the manufacturer’s specifications, shall
be provided for each person engaged in the servicing, maintenance and repair of BWMS
utilizing ozone.

7.1.6 A two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus dedicated for the BWMS service,
maintenance and repair shall be provided, in addition to those required by SOLAS for fire-
fighting purposes. This two-way radiotelephone apparatus is to be properly identified in order
to avoid mix-up with the apparatus intended for fire-fighting operations. Where the BWMS
may release explosive gases, this two-way radiotelephone apparatus shall be of a certified
safe type suitable for use in zone 1 hazardous areas, as defined in IEC Publication 60079.
Where the BWMS stores, utilizes or introduces chemicals, the apparatus shall undergo deep
cleaning or de-contamination after use.

A two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus need not be required for BWMS of cat.1 as per
Table 1.

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F46 Low pressure CO2 piping system

(Aug 2021) (FSS Code Ch.5.2.2)

Where a low-pressure CO2 system is fitted, the piping system is to be designed in such a way
that the CO2 pressure at the nozzles should not be less than 1 N/mm2.

Note:

1. This Unified Requirement is to be uniformly implemented by IACS Societies on ships

constructed on or after 1 July 2022.

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