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1.1 This chapter details the specification of fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems as required by chapter II-2 of the Convention. Unless expressly provided otherwise, the requirements of this chapter shall apply to ships constructed on or after 1 July 2012.

1.2 Definitions

1.2.1 Section means a group of fire detectors and manually operated call points as reported in the indicating unit(s).

1.2.2 Section identification capability means a system with the capability of identifying the section in which a detector or manually operated call point has activated.

1.2.3 Individually identifiable means a system with the capability to identify the exact location and type of detector or manually activated call point which has activated, and which can differentiate the signal of that device from all others.

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