As per regulation-2, SOLAS CH-II, part-2 (MSA-CH-179, safety convention, subsidiary legislation), in order to achieve fire safety objectives, the following functional eight principles are embodied in the regulations:
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Division of the ship into main vertical and horizontal zones by thermal and structural boundaries. |
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Separation of accommodation spaces from the remainder of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries. |
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Restricted use of combustible materials. |
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Detection of any fire in the zone of origin. |
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Containment and extinction of any fire in the space of origin. |
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Protection of means of escape and access for fire fighting. |
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Ready availability of fire extinguishing appliances. |
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Minimization of possibility of ignition of flammable cargo vapor. |