15. Means of Escape in E/R
Course 2004
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� Purpose of the rules and regulations;
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� To ensure that personnel can safely and quickly escape from the E/R to the lifeboat and life raft embarkation deck
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h Two widely separated means of escape should be provided.
h One of the following provisions shall be complied with ;
Two sets of steel ladders widely separated leading to doors in the upper part of the E/R similarly separated.
From these doors access to open deck is to be provided.
One of these ladders shall be located within a protected trunk from the lower part of the E/R to a safe position outside the E/R.
The trunk is to be insulated to class A-60 towards the E/R.
Self-closing doors with the same fire rating shall be fitted in the trunk.
The ladder shall be fixed in such a way that heat is not transferred into the enclosure through non-insulated fixing points.
A)
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One steel ladder leading to a door in the upper part of the space from which access is provided to open deck.
A steel door capable of being operated from each side
Which provides access to a safe escape route to open deck.
B)
Additionally, in the lower part of the E/R and in a position well separated from the ladder:
h The emergency escape trunk shall
h The inclination of the E/R ladders should be not more than 60°.
- Have minimum internal dimensions of 800mm×800 mm- Be provided with emergency lighting.
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Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD)
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q For the E/R emergency breathing devices should be provided along escape routes, in ECR and workshops. (ref. MSC/Circ. 849 & MSC/Circ.1081)
q An EEBD is a supplied air or oxygen device only usedfor escape from a compartment that has a hazardous atmosphere
q EEBD to be of Approved Type
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h Particulars:
- Hood or full face piece to project the eyes, nose and mouth during escape.
- Hood or face piece to be constructed of flame resistant material and include a clear window for viewing.
- When stored the EEBD shall be protected from the environment.
- Instructions/Diagrams to be clearly printed on the EEBD. The donning procedures shall be quick and easy.
- Service Duration of at least 10 minutes.
Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD)
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EEBD
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h Marking on EEBD:
h Number and Location of EEBD’s to be included on Fire Control Plan
- Maintenance Requirements- Manufacturer’s Trademark and Serial Number- Shelf Life- Manufacture Date- Approving Authority - All EEBD Training Units to be clearly Marked
h Spare EEBD’s shall be kept onboard
Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD)
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EMERGENCYESCAPE TRUNK
STEERING GEAR ROOM
ACCOMMODATION
E/R
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OPERABLE FROMBOTH SIDES
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� References;
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- SOLAS 2000 Amendments Ch.II-2 Reg.13
- International Code for Fire Safety Systems Ch.13
- SOLAS 1974 as amended Ch.II-2 Reg.45
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EMERGENCYESCAPE TRUNK
STEERING GEAR ROOM
ACCOMMODATION
E/RCase 1:What is the fire insulation requirements to the trunk and its doors to the E/R?
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