Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting. Test 4

What quantity of reserve fuel is to be available for diesel driven fire pumps outside of the main machinery space? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.4)

Sufficient amount for fifteen hours operation at full capacity
Sufficient amount for six hours operation at full capacity
40 litters
20 litters

Three methods of fire protection regarding internal divisional bulkheading may be adopted in accommodation and service spaces in cargo ships. Which of the given methods do not correspond to present rules? (SOLAS II-2/42.5)

Construction of all internal bulkheads of non-combustible class 'B' or 'C' divisions
Fitting of a fixed fire-detection and alarm system in all spaces where fire might be expected to originate. No accommodation space bounded by an 'A' or 'B' class division to exceed 500 m?
Construction of all internal bulkheads of class 'A' divisions
Fitting of an automatic sprinkler, fire-detection and alarm system for the detection and extinction of fire in all spaces in which fire might be expected to originate

'C' class (fire) divisions shall meet one of the listed requirements: (SOLAS II-2/3.5)

Constructed of ignition resistant material
Constructed of non-combustible material
Constructed by steel or equivalent material
Constructed of low flame spread material

Sanitary-, ballast-, bilge- or general service pumps may be accepted as fire pumps provided: (SOLAS II-2/4.3.2)

They are ready for use as fire pump at any time
They can be started from a position outside the engine room
They are not normally used for pumping oil
They are fitted with automatic start connected to the fire alarm

According to SOLAS - for carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems in machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that _____

100 % of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes.
85 % of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes.
70 % of the gas can be discharged into the space within 2 minutes.
100 % of the gas can be discharged into the space within 3 minutes.

'A' class (fire) divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks. Which of the following requirements do not comply with the rules? (SOLAS II-2/3.3)

Constructed of steel or other equivalent material
Preventing passage of smoke and flame to the end of a one hour standard test
Insulated on both sides with approved non-combustible material
Suitably stiffened

What information is found on a ship's fire plan?

The action to take if you heard the fire alarm.
The signal used on the ship to indicate there is a fire.
The locations of various fire fighting appliances and equipment.
The duties of each crew member in case of fire

In case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long period shall the fuel tank capacity allow the pump to be run at full capacity? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.3)

Fifteen hours
One hour
Three hours
Six hours

Where will the ship's officers find necessary information regarding the ship's fire protection arrangement, fire-detection equipment and fire extinguishing appliances? (SOLAS II-2/20.1)

In permanent exhibited alarm instructions
In permanently exhibited muster list
In permanently exhibited fire control plans
In special instruction and information folder at all fire control stations

All waste receptacles shall be of non-combustible materials, built and equipped with: (SOLAS II-2/18.5)

No openings in sides and bottom
Permanent means for lashing
Rack for fire buckets
Hinged self-closing cover

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