- Author
- Kerlin, D.
- Title
- U.S. Coast Guard Passive Fire Protection Program and International Maritime Organization Update.
- Coporate
- Coast Guard Headquarters
- Book or Conf
- Naval Sea Systems Command. Advancement of Pasive Fire Protection in the Navy. Passive Fire Protection Symposium, 2nd. November 4-6, 1985, Alexandria, VA, 131-144 p., 1985
- Keywords
- shipboard fires | merchant vessels
- Abstract
- As a part of the Commercial Vessel Safety Program, the aim is to prevent fires or reduce their severity aboard merchant vessels. there are no regultions on crew clothing; however, fireman's outfits are required, with the number of outfits being a function of the ship type and size. Ship accomodation furnishings (including integral shower/toilet rooms as a part of a stateroom) are restricted to 7.5 pounds/ft.(2). Additionally, the type of divisional bulkheads and decks, for accommodations in passenger ships, are a function of the construction of furnishings, e.g., furnishings of restricted fire risk. The major approach used is through the use of fire resistant divisions--classes A, B, and C rather than by specifying furnishings, textiles, and clothing. Passenger ships typically have the highest degree of protection, including the provision of main vertical zones every 131 feet (340 meters). We are not doing much research in this area beyond full compartment burn out tests jointly conducted with the Canadian Coast Guard and recently completed. the Fire Safety Test Detachment in Mobile, AL is a very important part of our efforts. Toxic gas product is an area for future work.