Part D – Escape
Regulation 12 – Notification of Crew and Passengers
1 Purpose
The purpose of this regulation is to notify crew and passengers of a fire for safe evacuation. For this purpose, a general emergency alarm system and a public address system shall be provided.
2 General emergency alarm system
A general emergency alarm system required by regulation 111/6.4.2 shall be used for notifying crew and passengers of a f ire.
3 Public address systems in passenger ships
A public address system or other effective means of communication complying with the requirements of regulation 111/6.5 shall be available throughout the accommodation and service spaces and control stations and open decks.