4.2 Distribution of booklets
If the fire plan is in the form of a booklet, a booklet shall be provided to each officer with defined fire emergency duties.
4.3 Computer-based systems
Computer-based systems shall comply, as a minimum, with the substantive contents of this International Standard. However, computer based systems may not replace the plans referred to in this standard.
4.4 Updating requirements
Plans and booklets shall be kept up to date. Alterations shall be recorded on the plans or, the case of a booklet, contained on a separate page for revisions.
4.5 Accessibility of fire plans for shoreside personnel
4.5.1 In addition to the permanently displayed fire plan specified in 4.1, in all vessels, a duplicate set of the fire plan or of the booklet containing such plan shall be permanently stored in a prominently marked weathertight enclosure outside the deckhouse for the assistance of shoreside fire-fighting personnel.
4.5.2 In oil tankers, chemical tankers, and gas carriers, the fire plans shall not be located on exterior boundaries of superstructures which face cargo tanks or on the surfaces within 3 m from them along the side.
4.5.3 The enclosure shall be capable of being easily opened and be located in a well illuminated position, if possible from an emergency source. In addition, the fire control plan shall be properly protected against the marine environment.
NOTE For the marking of the enclosure on board, reference may be made to IMO MSC/Circular 451([2] in the bibliography).
Bibliography
[1] International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, including amendments up to and including the 1996 amendments.
[2] IMO MSC/Circular 451 (dated 25 September 1986), Guidance concerning the location of fire control plans for the assistance of shoreside fire-fighting personnel
[3] IMO Resolution A.654(16) (adopted 19 November 1989), Graphical symbols for fire control plans.
[4] IMO MSC/Circular 699 (dated 17 July 1995), Revised guidelines for passenger safety instructions.
[5] IMO Resolution A.756(18) (adopted 4 November 1993), Guidelines on the information to be provided with fire control plans and booklets required by SOLAS regulation II-2/20 and 41-2.
[6] IMO Resolution A.757(18) (adopted 4 November 1993), Standards for the calculation of the width of stairways forming means of escape on passenger ships.
[7] IMO Resolution A.760(18) (as amended), Symbols related to life-saving appliances and arrangements.
[8] ISO 3864: 1984, Safety colours and safety signs.
[9] ISO 4196: 1984, Graphical symbols--Use of arrows.
[10] ISO 6309:1987, Fire protection--Safety signs.
[11] ISO 14726-1:--1), Ships and marine technology--Identification colours for the content of piping system-Part 1: Main colours and media.
[11] ISO 14726-2:--1), Ships and marine technology--Identification colours for the content of piping system - Part 2: Additional colours for different substances.
