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MSC/Circ.847
ANNEX
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53.2.2.1 Location of sealing arrangements for ro-ro cargo spaces
Ro-ro cargo spaces should be capable of being sealed from a location outside of such cargo
spaces, if they are protected with a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system.
53.2.2.1.4 Dimension of pumping and drainage arrangements
With respect to drainage and pumping arrangements, reference is made to the interpretations
of regulation II-2/37.3.1.
53.2.2.2 Dimension of pumping and drainage arrangements
With respect to drainage and pumping arrangements, reference is made to the interpretations
of regulation II-2/37.3.1.
53.2.2.3 Location of portable fire extinguishers including suitability and capacity
With respect to portable fire extinguishers, reference is made to the interpretations of
regulation II-2/37.1.5.3.
53.2.3.1 Reference to MSC/Circ.729
Reference is made to MSC/Circ.729 - Design guidelines and operational recommendations for
ventilation systems in ro-ro cargo spaces.
53.2.3.3 Alarm in case of loss of ventilating capacity
The requirement to indicate any loss of ventilation capacity is considered complied with by an
alarm on the bridge, initiated by fall-out of starter relay of fan motor. (See also interpretations
of regulations II-2/37.1.6.3 and 38.3.3).
53.2.3.5 Arrangement and construction of ventilation ducts
Ventilation ducts should not pass through machinery spaces of category A unless fire insulated
to A-60 standard.
53.2.4.1 Degree of protection of electrical equipment at or below a height of 450 mm
The electrical equipment referred to in this regulation should be of certified safe type and
wiring, if fitted, and should be suitable for use in zone 1 areas as defined in IEC Publication 79
- Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres (Gas Group II A and Temperature Class
T 3). (See also interpretation 1 of regulation II-2/37.2.2.2).
53.2.4.2 Degree of protection of electrical equipment above a height of 450 mm
The degree of protection of electrical equipment required by this regulation will be realised
through an enclosure of at least IP 55 as defined in IEC Publication 529 - Classification of
degrees of protection provided by enclosures.