The main purpose of FSS code is to provide specific standards of engineering specification for fire safety system present onboard. It includes total of 16 chapters.
The 16 chapters are as follows:
Chapter 1-General definitions: In this chapter, all the important terms are defined clearly for transparent and smooth implementation of the FSS code.
Chapter 2-International shore connection: This chapter gives specific details for dimension and materials for International Shore Connection (ISC).
Chapter 3– Personal protection: In this chapter, details of personal protective equipments and clothing are specified like fire fighter suit and breathing apparatus. It also specifies the requirements for EEBD onboard ship.
Chapter 4– Fire Extinguisher: The engineering specification and application of portable fire extinguishers are explained in this chapter.
Chapter 5– Fixed gas fire extinguishing system: This chapter describes different types of fixed gas fire fighting system along with the installation and control requirements.
Chapter 6– Fixed foam fire extinguishing system: This chapter describes fixed foam fire fighting system along with the installation and control requirements.
Chapter 7– Fixed pressure water and water spraying system: Detailed specification for fixed pressure water spraying and water mist fire extinguishing system that includes installation and control requirements.
Chapter 8– Auto sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system: This chapter describe Auto sprinkler system, fire detection and fire alarm system along with the installation and control requirements.
Chapter 9– Fixed fire detection and alarm system: Detailed specification for – fixed fire detection and alarm system that includes installation and control requirements.
Chapter 10– Sample extraction smoke detection system: In this chapter, details of Sample extraction smoke detection system including installation, control and testing requirements are specified.
Chapter 11– Low Location Lighting system: Detailed specification for requirements of lights in low location areas like tank top, duct keel etc is given.
Chapter 12– Fixed Emergency fire pumps: The requirements for emergency fire pump in cargo and passenger ship is given in this chapter.
Chapter 13– Means of Escape: In this chapter, the requirements for means of escape from engine room, in case of any emergency, is explained along with dimensions and attachments, both in passenger and cargo ships.
Chapter 14– Fixed deck foam system: The fixed fire fighting for cargo space by means of foam is explained in this chapter with installation and control requirements.
Chapter 15– Inert gas system: The requirement of I.G system in tanker vessel is specified along with installation and control system.
Chapter 16– Fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems: The requirement of monitoring Ballast tanks and void space in tanker vessel is specified along with installation and control system.