[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR181.400] [Page 260-262] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 181--FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents Subpart D--Fixed Fire Extinguishing and Detecting Systems Sec. 181.400 Where required. (a) The following spaces must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system, in compliance with Sec. 181.410, or other fixed fire extinguishing system specifically approved by the Commandant, except as otherwise allowed by paragraph (b) of this section: (1) A space containing propulsion machinery; (2) A space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 37.3 kW (50 hp); (3) A space containing an oil fired boiler; [[Page 261]] (4) A space containing machinery powered by gasoline or other fuels having a flash point of 43.3[deg] C (110[deg] F) or lower; (5) A space containing a fuel tank for gasoline or any other fuel having a flash point of 43.3[deg] C (110[deg] F) or lower; (6) A space containing combustible cargo or ship's stores inaccessible during the voyage (in these types of spaces only carbon dioxide, and not Halon, systems will be allowed); (7) A paint locker; and (8) A storeroom containing flammable liquids (including liquors of 80 proof or higher where liquor is packaged in individual containers of 9.5 liters (2.5 gallons) capacity or greater). (b) Alternative system types and exceptions to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section are: (1) A fixed gas fire extinguishing system, which is capable of automatic discharge upon heat detection, may only be installed in a normally unoccupied space with a gross volume of not more than 170 cubic meters (6,000 cubic feet); (2) A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be in compliance with Sec. 181.420 of this part and may only be installed in a normally unoccupied machinery space, a paint locker, or a storeroom containing flammable liquids (including liquors of 80 proof or higher where liquor is packaged in individual containers of 9.5 liters (2.5 gallons) capacity or greater), with a gross volume of not more than 57 cubic meters (2,000 cubic feet); (3) A B-II portable fire extinguisher installed outside the space may be substituted for a fixed gas fire extinguishing system in a storeroom containing flammable liquids (including liquors of 80 proof or higher where liquor is packaged in individual containers of 9.5 liters (2.5 gallons) capacity or greater) or a paint locker, with a volume of not more that 5.7 cubic meters (200 cubic feet); (4) A space which is so open to the atmosphere that a fixed gas fire extinguishing system would be ineffective, as determined by the cognizant OCMI, is not required to have a fixed gas fire extinguishing system; and (5) Where the amount of carbon dioxide gas required in a fixed fire extinguishing system can be supplied by one portable extinguisher or a semiportable extinguisher, such an extinguisher may be used subject to the following: (i) The cylinder shall be installed in a fixed position outside the space protected; (ii) The applicator shall be installed in a fixed position so as to discharge into the space protected; and (iii) Controls shall be installed in an accessible location outside the space protected. (c) The following spaces must be equipped with a fire detecting system of an approved type that is installed in accordance with Sec. 76.27 in subchapter H of this chapter, except when a fixed gas fire extinguishing system that is capable of automatic discharge upon heat detection is installed or when the space is manned: (1) A space containing propulsion machinery; (2) A space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 50 hp; (3) A space containing an oil fired boiler; (4) A space containing machinery powered by gasoline or any other fuels having a flash point of 43.3[deg] C (110[deg] F) or lower; and (5) A space containing a fuel tank for gasoline or any other fuel having a flash point of 43.3[deg] C (110[deg] F) or lower. (d) All griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers must be fitted with a grease extraction hood in compliance with Sec. 181.425. (e) Each overnight accommodation space on a vessel with overnight accommodations for passengers must be fitted with an independent modular smoke detecting and alarm unit in compliance with Sec. 181.450. (f) An enclosed vehicle space must be fitted with an automatic sprinkler system that meets the requirements of Sec. 76.25 in subchapter H of this chapter; and (1) A fire detecting system of an approved type that is installed in accordance with Sec. 76.27 in subchapter H of this chapter; or (2) A smoke detecting system of an approved type that is installed in accordance with Sec. 76.33 in subchapter H of this chapter. [[Page 262]] (g) A partially enclosed vehicle space must be fitted with a manual sprinkler system that meets the requirements of Sec. 76.23 in subchapter H of this chapter. [CGD 85-080, 61 FR 982, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51358, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-1999-6216, 64 FR 53228, Oct. 1, 1999]