Regulation 20 - Protection against flooding
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Regulation 20 - Protection against flooding

  (1) Bilges in machinery spaces shall be provided with a high level alarm in such a way that the accumulation of liquids is detected at normal angles of trim and heel. The detection system shall initiate an audible and visual alarm in the places where continuous watch is maintained.

  (2) The controls of any valve serving a sea inlet, a discharge below the waterline or a bilge injection system shall be so sited as to allow adequate time for operation in case of influx of water to the space.

Parent topic: Part D - Periodically Unattended Machinery Spaces (See also regulation 3 )
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