Part C – Suppression of Fire
Regulation 9 – Containment of Fire
- Purpose
The purpose of this regulation is to contain a fire in the space of origin. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met:
1.1 the ship shall be subdivided by thermal and structural boundaries;
1.2 thermal insulation of boundaries shall have due regard to the fire risk of the space and adjacent spaces; and
1.3 the fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings and penetrations.
- Thermal and structural boundaries
2.1 Thermal and structural subdivision
Ships of all types shall be subdivided into spaces by thermal and structural divisions having regard to the fire risks of the space.
Chapter 9 has been reduced due to excessive technicalities.