Class 4 (4th Engineer) SC&S 📅 Aug 2022

Exam Question

With reference to Passenger ship, discuss the following basic principles adopted as fire safety measures:

(a) Seperation of accomodation spaces from the remainder of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries (8)

(b) Protection of means of escape (8)

Reference Answer

### (a) Separation of Accommodation Spaces from the Remainder of the Ship by Thermal and Structural Boundaries (8 Marks)
This principle, known as **compartmentation**, is a fundamental pillar of fire safety on passenger ships as mandated by SOLAS. The objective is to subdivide the ship into zones using fire-resisting divisions to achieve three primary goals:
1. **Containment:** To confine a fire to its space of origin for a specified period.
2. **Protection:** To protect means of escape and access for firefighting, allowing for safe evacuation and effective response.

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