46 C.F.R. Subpart 76.35—Manual Alarm System, Details
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) Where a manual alarm system is installed, the provisions of this subpart, with the exception of §76.35–90, shall apply to all installations contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the requirements of §76.35–90. (b) [Reserved] (a) The zoning of the manual alarm system shall meet the same requirements as for the electric fire detecting system, §76.27–5. (b) [Reserved] (a) There shall be at least one manual alarm box in each zone. (b) Manual alarms shall be located in main passageways, stairway enclosures, public spaces, or similar locations where they will be readily available and easily seen in case of need. (c) In general, a sufficient number of manual alarm boxes shall be employed that a person escaping from any space would find a manual alarm box convenient on his normal route of escape. (a) The system shall be so arranged and installed that the presence of a fire may be reported from any of the protected spaces and be automatically registered visibly and audibly in the pilothouse or fire control station. The visible notice shall indicate the zone in which the alarm originated. There shall also be an audible alarm in the engine room. (b) The manual alarm boxes, cabinet, and alarms shall be of an approved type. (c) The manual alarm system shall be used for no other purpose, except that it may be incorporated with the fire detecting system. (d) All wiring and electrical circuits and equipment shall meet the applicable requirements of subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. (e) A framed chart or diagram shall be installed in the wheelhouse or control station adjacent to the detecting cabinet indicating the location of the various detecting zones and giving instructions for the operation, maintenance, and testing of the system. This chart, or a separate booklet to be kept near the chart, shall have tabulated spaces for the date and signature of the licensed officer of the vessel who shall witness or conduct the periodic tests. (f) The manual alarm boxes and bells shall be identified as required by §78.47–10 of this subchapter. (a) Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the following requirements: (1) Existing arrangements, materials, and equipment previously approved shall be considered satisfactory so long as they meet the minimum requirements of this paragraph, and they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same standards as the original installation. (2) The details of the systems shall be in general agreement with §§76.35–5 through 76.35–15 insofar as is reasonable and practicable. (b) [Reserved]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 76—FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Subpart 76.35—Manual Alarm System, Details
§ 76.35-1 Application.
§ 76.35-5 Zoning.
§ 76.35-10 Location and spacing of manual alarm boxes.
§ 76.35-15 Operation and installation.
§ 76.35-90 Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
