[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR34.17-25]

[Page 463]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 34_FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents
 
         Subpart 34.17_Fixed Foam Extinguishing Systems, Details
 
Sec. 34.17-25  Additional protection required--T/ALL.

    (a) In order that any residual fires above the floor plates may be 
extinguished when a foam system is installed for the protection of 
machinery spaces, at least 2 fire hydrants, in addition to those 
required for the machinery space by subpart 34.10, shall be installed 
outside of the machinery space entrance. Such hydrants shall be fitted 
with sufficient hose so that any part of the machinery space may be 
reached with at least 2 streams of water, and each hose shall be 
equipped with an approved combination nozzle and applicator.