As per regulation-2, SOLAS CH-II, part-2 (MSA-CH-179, safety convention, subsidiary legislation), in order to achieve fire safety objectives, the following functional eight principles are embodied in the regulations:
Division of the ship into main vertical and horizontal zones by thermal and structural boundaries. | |
Separation of accommodation spaces from the remainder of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries. | |
Restricted use of combustible materials. | |
Detection of any fire in the zone of origin. | |
Containment and extinction of any fire in the space of origin. | |
Protection of means of escape and access for fire fighting. | |
Ready availability of fire extinguishing appliances. | |
Minimization of possibility of ignition of flammable cargo vapor. |