Maritime Rules Part 42B
Current version of Part 42B
This rule applies to:
- any New Zealand ship to which Parts 40A, 40C or 40D apply on which fire appliances are installed or intended to be installed and the Part requires that type of fire appliance to meet the requirements of Part 42B.
Download Maritime Rules Part 42B[PDF: 281kB, 42 pages]
Part 42B covers the performance standards for fire appliances, including:
- fixed fire detection and alarm systems
- various types of fixed fire extinguishing systems
- fire pumps
- portable and non-portable fire extinguishers
- breathing apparatus
- fire crew outfits.
Material incorporated by reference
Standards and codes referenced in this rule can be found here