3.1.4 A legend of symbols and explanations shall be a constituent part of any plan and contain a list of the graphical symbols used in the plan, together with the appropriate explanations, and may include, in some instances, additional special information such as the type of extinguishing media used in the fixed fire-extinguishing system(s). As a rule, the legend shall be inserted in the appropriate drawing. It shall indicate, next to each symbol, the number of each particular item of fire protection equipment and arrangements provided. For clarity, preferably only one font type shall be used for text in plans developed in accordance with this International Standard. The minimum letter point size shall be 12.
3.1.5 The information required shall be shown deck by deck; names of internal spaces and cabin numbering shall also be shown.
3.1.6 The graphical symbols shown in annex A shall be used when developing the plans referred to in this International Standard. Colours shall be in accordance with annex A. The graphical symbols used in plans and booklets shall be of suitable size to ensure that they remain understandable and shall not be smaller than 6 mm by 6 mm. Generally symbols shall not be framed. All symbols shall be positioned on plans in a manner to clearly indicate the appropriate position on the vessel but, to avoid clutter, symbols may be taken outside the plan with a dot and line to indicate the actual position. In the latter case the line shall have a point size greater than the minimum line point size adopted for the general arrangement plan.
3.1.7 Fire plans, including those consolidated in the form of a booklet, shall contain the following additional particulars:
1. ship's keel laying date and application of the SOLAS Conventions and amendments;
2. original method (e.g., I(C), II(C), III(C) as defined in SOLAS 48 and SOLAS 60, with or without sprinklers, etc.) of fire safety construction, as applicable;
3. which additional fire safety measures, if any, were applied; and
4. dates and descriptions of any modifications to the ship which altered its fire safety.
3.1.8 For modifications carried out before 1 October 1994, if the dates and descriptions of such modifications are not available, at least the fire safety construction method (I, II, III as defined in SOLAS 48 and SOLAS 60, or SOLAS 74, as amended) currently used in the ship shall be stated. Where more than one method or a combination of methods is used in different locations of the ship this shall be specified.
3.1.9 Texts in plans and booklets shall be in the official language of the flag state and, if the language is not English or French, be accompanied by a translation. The established working language shall be added in addition to English or French. Where more than one language is used on plans, these separate languages shall be indicated with different font types.
3.2 Fire protection appliances plan
3.2.1 The plan shall show the arrangement and location of the fire protection appliances in annex A, symbols [1.1-1.65], together with means of access to compartments, decks, etc. Where spaces or deck areas are protected by fixed fire-extinguishing systems, the amount of fire-extinguishing medium, except water, shall be indicated in the plan.
