Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 25
25 (1) Every fishing vessel shall be provided with one or more pumps with sufficient hydrants and fire hose whereby a powerful jet of water can be rapidly directed into any part of the vessel and the pumps, hydrants, hose and nozzles shall comply with the following requirements: (a) the capacity of the pump or pumps shall not be less than one-third of the total power bilge pumping capacity required by these Regulations; (b) the source of power for the pumps shall be independent of the main engines except that, where the main engines can be readily disconnected from the main propeller shafting by means of a clutch, they may be used as a source of power for the fire pump or pumps; (c) bilge pumps, ballast pumps, general service pumps or any other pumps may be used as fire pumps if they comply with the requirements of these Regulations; (d) fire pumps shall be so connected that they cannot be used for pumping oil; (e) relief valves shall be so placed and adjusted as to prevent excessive pressure in any part of the piping but such relief valves need not be fitted where centrifugal pumps are used and an inspector is satisfied that the water service pipes are adequate for the maximum pressure the pumps can develop; (f) the piping shall have an internal diameter of not less than 38 mm and shall be made of steel, bronze or other material that, in the opinion of the Board, is suitable for the purpose, and if ferrous material is used it shall be galvanized except where the fishing vessels are employed principally in fresh water; (g) hydrants shall be fitted in such number and position that the jet of water can be provided by a hose not more than 18.3 m in length and each hydrant shall be equipped with a cock or valve; (h) fire hoses shall have an internal diameter of not less than 38 mm and shall be in lengths of not more than 18.3 m; they shall be made of seamless hemp, closely woven flax canvas, rubber or other material that, in the opinion of the Board, is suitable for the purpose; they shall be fitted with couplings, conductors, valve keys and other necessary fittings, and shall be located in conspicuous positions; (i) the nozzle shall have an internal diameter at the smallest part of not less than one-eighth of the minimum internal diameter required by these Regulations for the bilge piping; and (j) the jet of water shall have a horizontal range of at least 12.2 m. (2) Subject to subsection (11), each space occupied by the crew in a fishing vessel shall be equipped with one 9 L soda acid fire extinguisher, one 9 L foam fire extinguisher or one equivalent fire extinguisher. (3) Every fishing vessel fitted with cooking or heating appliances located outside the machinery space shall, in addition to the other requirements of this section, be provided with one 4.5 L foam fire extinguisher or one equivalent fire extinguisher, as set forth in subsection (13), in each space in which such an appliance is located. (4) Every fishing vessel propelled by internal combustion engines shall be equipped in the machinery spaces with (a) two 9 L foam fire extinguishers or equivalent fire extinguishers, where the engines use oil having a flashpoint (Pensky-Marten, closed cup) of not less than 52°C; or (b) three 9 L foam fire extinguishers or equivalent fire extinguishers, where the engines use oil having a flashpoint (Pensky-Marten, closed cup) of less than 52°C; and (c) if the vessel is equipped with an oil fired boiler, one 9 L foam fire extinguisher or equivalent fire extinguisher for each burner, which extinguisher shall be stowed adjacent to the boiler. (5) Every fishing vessel propelled by steam engines and equipped with oil fired boilers shall be equipped in the boiler room with (a) four 9 L foam fire extinguishers or equivalent fire extinguishers; and (b) a receptacle containing an adequate quantity of sand or other dry material suitable for quenching oil fires and a scoop for distributing that material. (6) Every fishing vessel shall be provi