ISO/TC 8/SC 1/WG 3 - Fire protection

This document specifies the requirements for the approval, installation and maintenance of low-location lighting systems as defined in Chapter II-2, Regulation 13.3.2.5.1 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS 74), as amended in 2000, and detailed in Chapter 11 of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code).

This document specifies general design principles for shipboard safety signs, fire control plan signs, markings and notices intended to communicate safety-related information to persons on board ships.

ISO 19891-1:2017 provides specifications on performance, gases to be measured, sensitivities, indications, alarm levels, protection against shock, temperature and water ingress, and testing requirements of portable gas detectors used for atmosphere testing of enclosed spaces onboard ships prior to entry into those spaces. ISO 19891-1:2017 specifies suitable portable gas detectors for compliance with SOLAS regulation XI-1/7 "Atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces", and may be used for deciding whether portable gas detectors available on the market are suitable for compliance with these SOLAS requirements. NOTE 1 SOLAS regulation XI-1/7 requires appropriate portable atmosphere testing instrument or instruments to be carried onboard ships, by 1 July 2016. The SOLAS regulation requires, as a minimum, the appropriate portable atmosphere testing instrument or instruments to be capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide prior to entry into enclosed spaces. For the purpose of measurement of concentrations of flammable gases or vapours, this document specifies the flammable gas as either "methane" or "propane and butane", and requires clear marking of types of flammable gases which can be measured by the portable gas detectors. Flammable vapours/gases which are not marked cannot be measured or detected by the portable gas detector. NOTE 2 Iso-butane is an alternative calibration gas of portable gas detectors in measuring propane and butane. ISO 19891-1:2017 does not give any indication of toxicity of the flammable gases.

ISO 15371:2015 applies to the design, testing, and operation of pre-engineered fire extinguishing systems to protect the galley hoods, ducts, fryers and other grease-laden appliances. Pre-engineered fire-extinguishing system units are also required to comply with requirements for the construction and components performance as applicable to specific types, designs, sizes and arrangements. ISO 15371:2015 also provides minimum requirements for the testing and evaluation of components.

ISO 19292:2014 specifies requirements, test methods, and performance criteria for point-type, resettable flame detectors that operate using radiation from a flame, for use in fire detection systems installed on ships. ISO 19292:2014 references ISO 7240-10 for requirements common to both terrestrial and marine applications and adds the requirements applicable to installations in the shipboard environment.

ISO 24409-2:­2014 prescribes standardized signs and safety notices specifically for use on board ships. Each sign is categorized and indexed according to the safety message that is to be conveyed. Each sign is provided with relevant information on the preferred format of use, the context in which it is used and displayed as well as a description of the intended audience. The shape and colour required to be used for each sign, as prescribed by ISO 3864-4, are given together with the graphical symbols contained within each sign. ISO 24409-2:2014 specifies the sign originals that may be scaled for reproduction and application purposes. It includes signs which require supplementary text signs to be used in conjunction with them to improve comprehension. This catalogue is intended to be under continual revision as new shipboard signs and notices are added and as new requirements are identified and corresponding safety signs and notices are developed and standardised. Where an ISO 7010 reference number is given in ISO 24409-2:2014 it means that the sign is identical to the one in ISO 7010.

ISO 24409-3:2014 is intended to provide for the consistent use of shipboard safety and fire control plan signs, guidance on their location and size, and for the use of appropriate graphical symbols and supplementary text to furnish additional directional information. ISO 24409-3:2014 does not apply to low-location lighting systems (or components of such systems) which are covered in ISO 15370.

1.1 This International Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for resettable oil mist detectors for use in fire hazard alarm systems installed on marine vessels. Oil mist detectors may be installed where an identified risk of fire caused by ignition of flammable liquids, such as hydraulic, fuel and lubricating oil systems, exists. 1.2 This International Standard specifies requirements for the following detectors: — point type detectors employing a point aspirating sampling device or relying on dispersion of oil mist; — aspirating detectors, whereby the sampling point is separated from the sensing unit(s) and uses a pipe network for carrying the sampling air to the sensing unit(s); — open path or beam type detectors, whereby the concept of the point detector is expanded to a sampling path which can be 20 m or more, as opposed to a few centimeters in the point type detector. 1.3 For the testing of other types of detector working on different principles, this International Standard is only for guidance. Detectors with special characteristics and developed for specific risks, as well as those

ISO 23269-2:2011 specifies self-contained breathing apparatus for fire-fighters on board ships, which are required to be carried on ships by Part C (Containment of Fire) of chapter II-2 of the 1974 International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS 74), as amended, and chapter 3 of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code). Although the breathing apparatus manufactured in accordance with ISO 23269-2:2011 are intended for use in fighting small to medium magnitude fires before the operation of any installed fixed fire-fighting systems, they are not intended or suitable for direct entry into flames.

ISO 22488:2011 specifies the protective clothing, gloves, boots and helmet to be used by ships' crews in fighting fires on board ships. These outfits are appropriate for the fighting of small- to medium-magnitude fires, before the operation of any installed fixed fire-fighting systems, and are not intended or suitable for entry into flames.

ISO 23269-3:2011 provides performance specifications of the self-contained air-breathing apparatus (SCBA) (not using stored oxygen) required by the IMO IBC Code (for bulk chemicals) and the IMO IGC Code (for gas carriers) developed by the International Maritime Organization. The breathing apparatus manufactured in accordance with ISO 23269-3:2011 constitutes an element of the set of safety equipment which permits personnel to enter a gas-filled compartment and perform work there. The breathing apparatus is not intended for use in fighting fires or suitable for entry into flames.

ISO 23269-4:2010 provides performance specifications for the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) required by paragraph 14.2.8.2 of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Bulk Chemical (IBC) Code and paragraph 14.4.2.2 of the IMO International Gas Carrier (IGC) Code for emergency escape. Apparatus complying with ISO 23269-4:2010 are not intended for fire-fighting, cargo handling, or approach or entry into flames.

ISO 15370:2010 specifies the requirements for the approval, installation and maintenance of low-location lighting systems as defined in Chapter II-2, Regulation 13.3.2.5.1 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS 1974), as amended in 2000 and the IMO International Code for Fire Safety Systems.

ISO 17338:2009 specifies the design and layout of drawings for indicating the fire rating of thermal and structural boundaries (divisions) for fire protection of ships.

ISO 23269-1:2008 provides performance specifications for emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD) required by regulation in Part D of chapter II-2 of the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), as amended in 2000, and chapter 3 of the IMO International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code). These devices are intended to supply air or oxygen needed to escape from accommodation and machinery spaces with a hazardous atmosphere. They are not intended for use in fighting fires, entering oxygen-deficient voids or tanks, or to be worn by fire-fighters.

This International Standard specifies the content, type, design, layout and usage of shipboard plans for fireprotection appliances, structural fire protection, life-saving appliances and arrangements, and means of escape. It also specifies graphical symbols and illustrations used in such plans.

ISO/PAS 19891:2016 provides specifications in performance, gases to be measured, sensitivities, indications, alarm levels, protection against shock, temperature and water ingress, and testing requirements of portable gas detectors used for atmosphere testing of enclosed spaces on board ships prior to entry into those spaces. ISO/PAS 19891:2016 specifies suitable portable gas detectors for compliance with SOLAS regulation XI-1/7 "Atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces", and can be used for deciding whether portable gas detectors available on the market are suitable for compliance with these SOLAS requirements. NOTE 1 SOLAS regulation XI-1/7 requires appropriate portable atmosphere testing instrument or instruments to be carried on board ships by 1 July 2016. The SOLAS regulation states that, as a minimum, the appropriate portable atmosphere testing instrument or instruments be capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide prior to entry into enclosed spaces. For the purpose of measurement of concentrations of flammable gases or vapours, this part of ISO/PAS 19891 specifies the flammable gas as either "methane" or "propane and butane", and requires clear marking of types of flammable gases which can be measured by the portable gas detectors. For an optimal use of ISO/PAS 19891, it should be noted that flammable vapours/gases which are not marked, cannot be measured, or detected by the portable gas detector. NOTE 2 Iso-butane can be used as calibration gas of portable gas detectors measuring propane and butane. ISO/PAS 19891:2016 does not give any indication of the toxicity of the flammable gases.

ISO 24409-1:2010 prescribes general design principles for shipboard safety and safety-related signs, markings, and notices intended to communicate safety-related information to persons on board ships.

ISO 15371:2009 applies to the design, testing, and operation of pre-engineered fire extinguishing systems to protect the galley hoods, ducts, fryers and other grease laden appliances. Pre-engineered fire-extinguishing system units are also required to comply with requirements for the construction and components performance as applicable to specific types, designs, sizes and arrangements. ISO 15371:2009 also provides minimum requirements for the testing and evaluation of components. A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials or systems that are new or different from those covered by the requirements in ISO 15371:2009 and that involve a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product testing.

Pressures are intended for standardization and selection of equipment, machinery and pipeline components for water systems for firefighting, viz. pumps, fittings, etc.