Miscellaneous

(1) Where bulkheads, decks, ceiling or lining are penetrated for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunk, etc., or for the fitting of ventilation terminals, lighting fixtures and similar devices, or for girders, beams or other structural members, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire integrity is not impaired. (2) Where the Administration may permit the conveying of oil and combustible liquid through accommodation and service spaces, the pipes conveying oil or combustible liquids shallMerchant Ships (Registration) 184 (a) be of a material approved by the Administration, having regard to the fire risk; (b) not be concealed; and (c) carry only low pressure liquids and not normally be used at sea. (3) Materials readily rendered ineffective by heat shall not be used for overboard scuppers, sanitary discharges and other outlets which are close to the waterline and where the failure of the material in the event of fire would give rise to danger of flooding. (4) In spaces where penetration of oil products is possible, the surface of insulation shall be impervious to oil or oil vapour.