70Arrangement of piping system

70 Arrangement of piping system

(1) A piping system furnished in a ship in accordance with these Regulations shall:

(a) be of a permanent character; and

(b) be so arranged as to be capable of effectively distributing the fire-smothering gas or steam in each space to be protected.

(2) Where it is necessary to provide effective distribution of steam in a cargo space which exceeds 18 metres in length, not less than 2 pipes shall be furnished, one in the forward part of the space and the other in the afterpart of the space.

(3) Pipes for conveying steam shall be fitted:

(a) as far as possible from the shell of the ship; and

(b) except in a tanker, as low as practicable in the space that they serve.

(4) In a tanker, the piping system shall be so arranged that the froth, steam or fire-smothering gas will be distributed over the surface of the cargo.