CO2 system in Genset room

Discussion in 'Class Societies' started by navalarchitect, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. navalarchitect
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    navalarchitect Junior Member

    Quick question needs quick answer. Aside from engine room, is it required to have a CO2 system inside a genset room with dirty/clean lube oil? Thanks.
     
    navalarchitect, Aug 28, 2008
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  2. petergt
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    petergt New Member

    It depends on what rules the boat is being built to.
    But for IMO HSC Code and SOLAS the genset room would need to be structurallyire protected as it is a defined as a moderate fire hazard.
     
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    Ike Senior Member

    Again, depends. Recreational boats are not required to have fixed fire fighting systems. On boats carrying passengers for hire, the answer is yes.
     
    Ike, Oct 28, 2008
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    StianM Senior Member

    Dos it really mater?

    Once you spent money on a installation why not fire protect it with CO2?
    I'm quite sure CO2 cost less than rebuilding a fire damaged genset room
     
    StianM, Oct 28, 2008
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