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Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 135
135 (1) In addition to the requirements of regulation 10.2.3.1.1, the fire hoses in a machinery space of category A or that serve a space that contains flammable materials must be connected to the fire hydrants at all times. If there is more than one fire hose in a machinery space of category A, one of the fire hoses in that space must also be connected to a portable foam applicator. (2) In addition to the requirements of regulation 10.2.3.1.1, every fire hose must be (a) stowed in a space designed to permit the deployment of the hose without it becoming entangled; and (b) stored in a fire hose cabinet that protects the hose from the anticipated low ambient temperatures. (3) The nozzles, couplings and fittings for the fire hoses on a tanker must be made of brass, bronze or other equivalent non-sparking material. (4) For the purposes of regulation 10.2.3.2.1, (a) the design of the piping system must be taken into consideration in determining the number of fire hoses; (b) the minimum diameter of a fire hose must be 38 mm; and (c) every fire hose must have the same diameter, but hoses in machinery spaces and other interior locations may have a smaller diameter than hoses in other locations if the smaller diameter is for the purpose of convenient handling. (5) For the purposes of regulation 10.2.3.3.3, if section 127 applies and the number and position of hydrants on the vessel is such that only one jet of water may reach any part of the vessel, “from two jets” is to be read as “from one jet”.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 136
136 (1) For the purposes of regulation 10.3.2.1, on a passenger vessel (a) each main vertical zone below the bulkhead deck must be provided with the greater of (i) two portable water fire extinguishers of at least 9 L capacity each or two portable fire extinguishers of equivalent fire-extinguishing capability, and (ii) two portable fire extinguishers of a type described in subparagraph (i) for each 15 m, or fraction of 15 m, in length of the zone; (b) each main vertical zone on or above the bulkhead deck must be provided, on each side of the vessel, with one portable fire extinguisher of a type described in subparagraph (a)(i); and (c) despite paragraph (b), if the vessel is of less than 500 gross tonnage and is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2, each main vertical zone on or above the bulkhead deck must be provided with one portable fire extinguisher of a type described in subparagraph (a)(i). (2) For the purposes of regulation 10.3.2.1, on a cargo vessel (a) the area within the outside boundary of each accommodation space below the bulkhead deck must be provided with the greater of (i) two portable water fire extinguishers of at least 9 L capacity each or two portable fire extinguishers of equivalent fire-extinguishing capability, and (ii) two portable fire extinguishers of a type described in subparagraph (i) for each 15 m, or fraction of 15 m, in length of the area; and (b) the area within the outside boundary of each accommodation space on or above the bulkhead deck must be provided with one portable fire extinguisher of a type described in subparagraph (a)(i) for each 15 m, or fraction of 15 m, in length of the area. (3) For the purposes of regulation 10.3.2.1, in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by subsections (1) and (2), (a) one portable water fire extinguisher of at least 9 L capacity or one portable fire extinguisher of equivalent fire-extinguishing capability must be provided next to the access to each storeroom for each 232 m 2 , or fraction of 232 m 2 , of surface area of the storeroom; (b) each galley and each pantry that contains cooking facilities must be provided with one portable dry-chemical fire extinguisher of at least 4.5 kg capacity or one portable fire extinguisher of equivalent fire-extinguishing capability for each 232 m 2 , or fraction of 232 m 2 , of surface area of the galley or pantry; and (c) each control station must be provided with one portable fire extinguisher of a type described in paragraph (b).
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 137
137 (1) Every portable fire extinguisher must be fitted with a clamp bracket that (a) is designed to withstand the roll, pitch and vibration of the vessel; and (b) holds the fire extinguisher securely in place but provides quick and positive release of the fire extinguisher for immediate use. (2) Every wheeled-type portable fire extinguisher must be fitted with a metal clip arrangement that (a) is designed to withstand the roll, pitch and vibration of the vessel; and (b) holds the fire extinguisher securely in place but provides quick and positive release of the fire extinguisher for immediate use.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 138
138 Regulation 10.3.3 does not apply in respect of a vessel that is not a Safety Convention vessel and is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 139
139 If a machinery space on a vessel that is constructed of wood, glass-reinforced plastic or aluminum alloy is provided with a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system, the system must, despite regulation 10.4.1.1.1, have a sufficient quantity of gas to provide two independent charges of gas.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 140
140 (1) Regulations 10.5.1.2.1, 10.5.2.2.1 and 10.5.3.2.1 do not apply in respect of a vessel that is not a Safety Convention vessel, is of less than 500 gross tonnage and is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2. (2) The requirement in regulation 10.5.2.2.2 with respect to foam fire extinguishers of at least 45 L capacity each or equivalent does not apply in respect of a vessel that is not a Safety Convention vessel, is of less than 500 gross tonnage and is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2. (3) Regulation 10.5.6 does not apply in respect of a vessel that is not a Safety Convention vessel and is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 141
141 For the purposes of regulation 10.6.3.2, the fire-extinguishing arrangements must include fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems and fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing systems that meet the applicable requirements of the FSS Code for the system.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 142
142 For the purposes of regulation 10.7.1.2, “it is shown to the satisfaction of the Administration that a passenger ship is engaged on voyages of such short duration that it would be unreasonable to apply the requirements of paragraph 7.1.1” is to be read as “a passenger ship is engaged on voyages of not more than 48 hours’ duration during which the cargo holds are opened to discharge or receive cargo”.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 143
143 (0.1) In addition to the requirements of regulation 10, firefighters’ outfits must meet any of the following: (a) the applicable requirements of Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC ; or (b) the applicable requirements of NFPA 1971, entitled Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting . (0.2) In addition to the requirements of regulation 10, firefighters’ self-contained breathing apparatus must be rated for use in fighting fires and must meet any of the following: (a) the applicable requirements of Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC ; (b) the applicable requirements of NFPA 1981, entitled Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services ; or (c) the applicable requirements of Title 42, chapter I, subchapter G, part 84 of the Code of Federal Regulations of the United States, entitled Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices . (1) Regulations 10.10.2.1 and 10.10.2.2 do not apply in respect of a vessel that is not a Safety Convention vessel, is of less than 500 gross tonnage and, if the vessel is not a cargo vessel, is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2. (2) Regulation 10.10.2.3 applies only in respect of tankers of 500 gross tonnage or more. SOR/2022-229, s. 2
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 144
144 (1) In addition to the requirements of regulation 10, a passenger vessel on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, or an unlimited voyage must be provided with the greater of (a) three fire axes, and (b) one fire axe for each 15 m, or fraction of 15 m, in length of the vessel. (2) In addition to the requirements of regulation 10, a passenger vessel on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2, must be provided with (a) if the vessel is of less than 500 gross tonnage but of 24 m or more in length, two fire axes; and (b) if the vessel is of 500 gross tonnage or more, one fire axe for each 15 m, or fraction of 15 m, in length of the vessel. (3) In addition to the requirements of regulation 10, a cargo vessel must be provided with (a) if the vessel is of less than 500 gross tonnage but of 24 m or more in length, two fire axes; and (b) if the vessel is of 500 gross tonnage or more, three fire axes.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 145
145 (1) The public address system or other means of communication required by regulation 12.3 must be available on all cargo vessels and all passenger vessels throughout the spaces referred to in that regulation, the muster stations, the embarkation stations and the machinery spaces. (2) Regulation 12.3 and subsection (1) do not apply before the first anniversary of the day on which this section comes into force.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 146
146 (1) The crew accommodation areas of every passenger vessel must meet the requirements of regulation 13.3.2.5.1. (2) Each escape hatch must be painted orange and be operable from both sides of the hatch.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 147
147 (1) Every cargo vessel must meet the requirements of regulation 13.3.2.5.1, and the crew accommodation areas of the vessel must also meet those requirements. (2) Each escape hatch must be painted orange and be operable from both sides of the hatch. (3) Every cargo vessel must meet the requirements of regulation 13.3.2.6.2. (4) The means of escape required by regulation 13.3.3.1 must be separated from one another so as to minimize the possibility of their being blocked at the same time as a result of an incident. (5) Each means of escape required by regulation 13.3.3.2 must give direct access to another means of escape on the deck above. (6) On a cargo vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more, if one of the means of escape required by regulation 13.3.3.2 or 13.3.3.3 from a restricted space or group of spaces connects more than two decks, one of those means must, if feasible, be a readily accessible stairway enclosure that provides continuous fire shelter from the space or group of spaces to the closest lifeboat and life-raft embarkation deck. If the stairway enclosure that provides continuous fire shelter is not feasible, an escape route from the restricted space or group of spaces to the embarkation deck must be provided. The entire length of the escape route must be protected from the fire by “A” class divisions. (7) Despite regulation 13.3.3.2, if installing a stairway or trunk is not feasible, a vertical ladder may be used as the second means of escape from crew spaces that are entered only occasionally. (8) Despite regulation 13.3.3.3, if installing a stairway is not feasible, a vertical ladder may be used as one of the means of escape from crew spaces that are entered only occasionally.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 148
148 Regulation 13.4.3 does not apply in respect of a vessel that is not a Safety Convention vessel, is of less than 500 gross tonnage and is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 149
149 Any words included in the symbols required by regulation 13.7.1.1 to mark the escape routes must be printed in English and French.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 150
150 (1) All cargo vessels and all passenger vessels must display “mimic” plans in accordance with regulation 13.7.2.2 and must display those plans in every space occupied by the crew. (2) Any words on the “mimic” plans must be printed in English and French.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 151
151 If a vessel is fitted with a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system, the instructions on firefighting activities and firefighting procedures required by regulation 15.2.3.4.2 must include instructions on the use of firefighters’ outfits, including breathing apparatus, and the protected space re-entry procedure recommended by the manufacturer of the system.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 152
152 The fire control plans and booklets required by regulation 15.2.4 must be (a) in the working language of the vessel; and (b) in English or French, or in both languages, according to the needs of the shoreside firefighting personnel.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 153
153 Despite section 102 , regulations 15.2.1, 15.2.2 and 15.3.1 do not apply in respect of vessels to which the Fire and Boat Drills Regulations apply.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 154
154 An engineering analysis submitted under regulation 17.3 must be written in English or French.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 155
155 The “NO SMOKING” signs required by regulation 18.7.10 must be in English and French as well as in the working language of the vessel.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 156
156 The operations manual required by regulation 18.8.1 must be in the working language of the vessel.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 157
157 The requirements of regulation 20.5 apply in respect of all passenger vessels.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 158
158 (1) If a water curtain is part of a fixed fire-extinguishing system referred to in regulation 20.6.1, a strip that is 900 mm wide must be painted on the deck under the water curtain and be marked with the words “TO BE KEPT CLEAR OF VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES” and “ LAISSER CET ESPACE LIBRE DE VÉHICULES EN TOUT TEMPS ”. (2) Each portable fire extinguisher required by regulation 20.6.2.1 must be a portable dry-chemical fire extinguisher of at least 4.5 kg capacity or a portable fire extinguisher of equivalent fire-extinguishing capability. (3) In the case of a vessel that is not a Safety Convention vessel and that is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2, the reference in regulation 20.6.2.2.1 to “three water-fog applicators” is to be read as a reference to “one water-fog applicator”.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 159
159 Regulations 21, 22 and 23 do not apply in respect of a vessel that is not a Safety Convention vessel and is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 200
200 The following definitions apply in this Part. A-60 class fire rating means the thermal and integrity requirements specified for “A-60” class divisions. ( indice de résistance au feu de type A-60 ) “F” class divisions means divisions that are formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings and that meet the fire-test requirements for “F” class divisions set out in Annex 1 to the FTP Code. ( cloisonnements du type « F » )
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A-60 class fire rating means the thermal and integrity requirements specified for “A-60” class divisions. ( indice de résistance au feu de type A-60 )
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“F” class divisions means divisions that are formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings and that meet the fire-test requirements for “F” class divisions set out in Annex 1 to the FTP Code. ( cloisonnements du type « F » )
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 201
201 (1) This Part applies in respect of Canadian vessels everywhere that are (a) passengers vessels of 24 m or more in length that (i) are not Safety Convention vessels, (ii) are carrying no berthed passengers and fewer than 100 unberthed passengers, and (iii) are engaged on a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2, limited; or (b) cargo vessels of 24 m or more in length but of less than 500 gross tonnage. (2) This Part does not apply in respect of (a) vessels that carry dangerous goods, other than in limited quantities, and that are referred to in regulation 19.2.2 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS or have cargo spaces referred to in that regulation; (b) pleasure craft; (c) fishing vessels; (d) high-speed craft; (e) vessels that do not have mechanical means of propulsion; (f) wooden vessels of primitive build; (g) vessels that are capable of engaging in the drilling for, or the production, conservation or processing of, oil or gas; or (h) nuclear vessels.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 202
202 Except as otherwise provided in this Part, a vessel’s authorized representative must ensure that the requirements of sections 205 to 234 are met in respect of the vessel.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 203
203 (1) If a vessel that was constructed before the day on which this section comes into force held, at any time before that day, a certificate issued under the Vessel Certificates Regulations or under section 318 or 319 of the Canada Shipping Act , R.S.C., 1985, c. S-9, its authorized representative may ensure that the requirements with respect to structural fire protection that would have been required under the Act to be met, on the day before that day, are met instead of the requirements of sections 205 to 234 of these Regulations. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the reference to section 318 or 319 of the Canada Shipping Act , R.S.C., 1985, c. S-9, includes any predecessor enactment relating to the same subject matter.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 204
204 (1) Section 203 does not apply in respect of (a) parts of a vessel that, beginning on the day on which this section comes into force, undergo repairs, alterations or modifications that (i) substantially alter the vessel’s dimensions or its passenger accommodation spaces, or (ii) substantially increase the vessel’s service life or the life of the vessel’s outfitting; or (b) parts of a vessel that, beginning on the day on which this section comes into force, are replaced. (2) Section 203 does not apply if the vessel’s intended service changes in such a manner that any of the requirements with respect to structural fire protection that would have been required under the Act to be met are no longer met.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 205
205 (1) On a vessel whose hull is constructed of non-combustible materials, (a) a deck or bulkhead that separates a machinery space from an accommodation space, service space or control station must (i) consist of “A-15” class divisions, if the vessel is a passenger vessel, or of “A-0” class divisions, if the vessel is a cargo vessel, or (ii) consist of “A-60” class divisions, if the machinery space is of category A and is not fitted with a fixed fire-extinguishing system; and (b) a deck or bulkhead that separates a control station from an accommodation space or service space must consist of “B-15” class divisions. (2) On a vessel whose hull is constructed of non-combustible materials, if a deck or boundary bulkhead contains an emergency source of power or if a deck or bulkhead separates a galley, paint-room, lamp-room or storeroom that contains highly flammable materials from an accommodation space, service space or control station, the deck or bulkhead must consist of (a) “A-15” class divisions; or (b) “B-15” class divisions, in the case of a galley in which any ovens, hot water appliances or other appliances are heated only by electricity.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 206
206 (1) On a vessel whose hull is constructed of combustible materials, (a) a deck or bulkhead that separates a machinery space from an accommodation space, service space or control station must consist of “F” class divisions or of “B-15” class divisions; (b) a deck or bulkhead that separates a control station from an accommodation space or service space must consist of “F” class divisions; and (c) the machinery space boundaries must, to the extent feasible, prevent the passage of smoke. (2) On a vessel whose hull is constructed of combustible materials, if a deck or boundary bulkhead contains an emergency source of power or if a deck or bulkhead separates a galley, paint-room, lamp-room or storeroom that contains highly flammable materials from an accommodation space, service space or control station, the deck or bulkhead must consist of “F” class divisions or of “B-15” class divisions.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 207
207 (1) On a vessel whose hull is constructed of non-combustible materials, the bulkhead of a corridor that serves an accommodation space, service space or control station must consist of “B-0” class divisions. (2) On a vessel whose hull is constructed of combustible materials, the bulkhead of a corridor that serves an accommodation space, service space or control station must consist of “F” class divisions or of “B-0” class divisions. (3) The bulkhead of a corridor that serves an accommodation space, service space or central control station must extend from deck to deck unless a continuous ceiling of the same class division as the bulkhead is fitted on both sides of the bulkhead, in which case the bulkhead may terminate at the continuous ceiling.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 208
208 For the purposes of sections 205 to 207 , (a) “A” class divisions may be used instead of “B-15” class divisions or “F” class divisions; (b) “A-15”, “A-30” or “A-60” class divisions may be used instead of “A-0” class divisions; (c) “A-30” or “A-60” class divisions may be used instead of “A-15” class divisions; and (d) “B-15” class divisions may be used instead of “B-0” class divisions.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 209
209 The fire integrity of the divisions required by sections 205 to 207 must not be impaired by the passage of electrical cables, pipes, trunks, ducts or other transit devices through the divisions.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 210
210 (1) An interior stairway that serves an accommodation space, service space or control station must be constructed of steel or other equivalent material. (2) On a vessel whose hull is constructed of non-combustible materials, an interior stairway that connects more than two decks must be within an enclosure constructed of “B-15” class divisions. (3) On a vessel whose hull is constructed of combustible materials, an interior stairway that connects more than two decks must be within an enclosure constructed of “F” class divisions.
Vessel Fire Safety Regulations — 211
211 A lift trunk that passes through an accommodation space or service space must be constructed of steel or other equivalent material and must be provided with a means of closing that permits control of drafts and smoke.