Transport Publication TP 11469 E
The following plans are required to be submitted to the Ship Safety Branch to reflect the structural fire protection arrangements of each vessel.
2.1.1 The fire zone plan should be in the form of an outline general arrangement drawing, drawn to a scale of not less than 1:100. The regulations being applied and the area of operation should be indicated. Each interior compartment, and exterior decks if designated for the mustering and embarkation of passengers is to be identified by name and classified according to its fire risk into one of the categories described in the tables contained in the applicable regulations. In the case of cargo ships, the method of fire protection which is to be adopted i.e. IC, IIC or IIIC, should be stated on the drawing. Main vertical zone and horizontal zone boundaries should be clearly marked. All bulkhead and deck fire integrity and insulation values are to be shown and the symbols used to indicate such values are to be easily distinguishable. Figure 1 indicates an acceptable method of presenting this information.
2.1.2 This plan should only contain the information described above. Past practice by some shipbuilders and naval architects has been to submit drawings which contain additional information such as installation details of fire insulation, ventilation systems and fire extinguishing equipment. This practice will no longer be accepted. Fire zone plans are not to be confused with fire control plans which are intended for the guidance of ship's officers in a fire emergency.
This plan should indicate the location and installation details for all structural fire insulation and other types of insulation fitted, i.e. comfort and acoustic, including details of vapour barriers where fitted. Each product is to be identified and the methods of installation, thicknesses and other details for each product are to be in accordance with the conditions specified on the relevant certificate of approval issued by the Board of Steamship Inspection.
2.3 Bulkhead, Ceiling, Lining and Draft Stop Details
This plan should indicate the location and installation details of all 'A' Class, 'B' Class, and 'C' Class non-combustible bulkheads, ceilings, linings and draft stops. Each product is to be identified and the methods of installation, thicknesses and other details are to be in accordance with the conditions specified on the relevant certificate of approval issued by the Board of Steamship Inspection.
This plan should indicate the location and installation details for deck coverings both fire-rated and non-fire-rated. Each product is to be identified and the methods of installation, thicknesses and other details are to be in accordance with the conditions specified on the relevant certificate of approval issued by the Board of Steamship Inspection.
2.5 Ventilation System Details
This plan should indicate the arrangement of the ventilation ducts throughout the vessel. It should also indicate the sizes, construction materials and thicknesses of ducts, the extent and type of fire insulation fitted to ducts, location and details of fire dampers and details of the closing devices for the main inlets and outlets.
This plan should indicate the location, type, dimensions and fire rating of each 'A' and 'B' Class door or shutter which is to be fitted on the ship and an indication of the doors provided with self-closing and central control releasing arrangements. The names of the manufacturers of the doors and the appropriate certificate of approval number should also be indicated.
This plan should indicate the detailed arrangements when 'A' Class bulkheads and decks and 'B' Class bulkheads, ceilings and linings are penetrated by pipes, electric cables and ventilation ducts.
2.8.1 The "Fire Zone Plan" should be submitted via a Regional Office to Headquarters for approval. The remaining plans listed above should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office for their approval.
2.8.2 Plans should contain all the requisite data, clearly substantiate compliance with the regulations and should be submitted prior to construction or installation.
2.8.3 Any plans submitted which are determined to be incomplete or significantly at variance with the regulations will be returned to the submitter unapproved and without detailed comments. The submitter will however be referred to the appropriate regulations and requested to resubmit the plans.
2.8.4 Surveyors should ensure that the texts of all drawings and specifications are legible and in the English or French language or adequate translations are provided.