Transcription of Guidance Notes on Fire-fighting Systems 2017
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Guidance Notes on Fire-fighting Systems Guidance Notes ON Fire-fighting Systems JANUARY 2017 American Bureau of Shipping Incorporated by Act of Legislature of the State of New York 1862 2016 American Bureau of Shipping. All rights reserved. ABS Plaza 16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060 USA Foreword Foreword (2017) Purpose The ABS Rules incorporate many requirements intended to prevent the onset of a fire . However, even with all the preventative measures taken, shipboard fires still occur. Therefore, the proper design, installation and operation of the vessel s Fire-fighting Systems are critical to the safety of a vessel and the personnel onboard.
plan review of active fire-fighting systems onboard ABS-classed vessels. Passive fire protection arrangements, such as structural fire protection, as well as fire detection systems, are outside the scope of this document. Fire-fighting systems of offshore facilities and installations are also outside the scope of this document.
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