Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

NAVIGATION (FIRE APPLIANCES) REGULATIONS 1968 - REG 59

(1)

Subject to subregulation (2), the breathing apparatus referred to in regulation 58 may consist of:

(a)

a smoke helmet or smoke mask together with:

(i)

a length of non-collapsible air hose sufficient in length to enable the inlet end to be on deck clear of hatches and doorways and in clean air while the wearer of the helmet or mask is in any part of the cargo, crew, machinery or passenger space, as the case requires, but not exceeding 36 metres in length; and

(ii)

a pump suitable for pumping air through the hose; or

(b)

self-contained breathing apparatus capable of delivering an uninterrupted supply of not less than 1,500 litres of free air measured at a temperature of 15° Celsius and at atmospheric pressure.

(2)

Where the distance between a place on deck clear of hatches and doorways and in clean air and any part of the cargo, crew, machinery or passenger space, as the case requires, exceeds 36 metres, not less than one-half of the number of firemen's outfits required to be furnished in accordance with regulations 16 and 30 shall include a self-contained breathing apparatus of the type referred to in paragraph (1) (b).

(3)

A breathing apparatus required by these Regulations to be furnished in a ship shall be of an approved type.

(4)

A breathing apparatus furnished in a ship in accordance with these Regulations shall have attached to the belt or harness, by means of a snap hook, a fire proof life-and-signalling line at least 3 metres longer than the distance between a position on deck clear of hatches and doorways and in clean air and any part of the cargo, crew, machinery or passenger space, as the case requires.

(5)

A line provided in a ship in accordance with subregulation (4) shall be made of hemp-covered wire rope not less than 10 millimetres in diameter that incorporates a wire that:

(a)

is made of copper or galvanized steel; and

(b)

has a breaking strength of not less than 5 kilonewtons.

(6)

Efficient couplings shall be provided if 2 or more lengths of hose are joined.

(7)

The inlet end of the pump shall be so protected that the supply of air cannot be obstructed.