Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting. Test 13

How is loss of electric power or other fault conditions of fire-detection and fire-alarm systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.2)

By check systems on the control panel
By semi-automatic test systems at the control panel
By audible and visual signals at the control panel
By fully automatic separate test boards where any faulty condition is initiated by audible and visual signals

The discharge arrangements for halogenated hydrocarbon total flooding systems shall be so designed that the minimum quantity of medium can be discharged in (based on the discharge of the liquid phase): (SOLAS II-2/5.3.5)

1 minute or less
2 minutes or less
20 seconds or less
30 seconds or less

For carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems for machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that: (SOLAS II-2/5.2.4)

70% of the gas can be discharged into the space within one minute
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within three minutes
85% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes

At which time shall required fixed fire-detection and fire-alarm systems with manual operated call points be in operation? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.1)

Always at nighttime
Capable of immediate operation at all times
At sea and in ports when there are qualified officers on duty
At all times during navigation

What are the main objects a leader of fire fighting must take consideration of?

Start the emergency fire pump, fighting the fire, call the local fire brigade, arrange transport to shore
Start the fire pump, inform other ships, call the local fire brigade, arrange transport to shore
Rescuing of life, fighting the fire, limitation of the fire and secure the retreat
Fighting the fire, communicate with the fire brigade and arrange the lifeboats to evacuate the ship

What should first be done before the central gas extinguishing system is used on a fire in the engine room or cargo holds?

Stop all fans and engines.
Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated.
Close all openings.
Close down boilers.

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