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New York 1862  \nCopyright 􀂔 2005  \nAmerican Bureau of Shipping  \nABS Plaza  \n16855 Northchase Drive  \nHouston, TX 77060 USA  \nUpdates  \nFebruary 2015 consolidation includes:  \n• February 2014 version plus Corrigenda/Editorials  \nFebruary 2014 consolidation includes:  \n• June 2005 version plus Corrigenda/Editorials  \nJune 2005 consolidation includes:  \n• May 2005 version plus Corrigenda/Editorials  \nForeword  \nPurpose  \nThe ABS Rules incorporate many requirements intended to prevent the onset of a fire. However, even with all the preventative measures taken, shipboard fires still occur. Therefore, the proper design, installation and operation of the vessel’s fire-fighting systems are critical to the safety of a vessel and the personnel onboard. Since fire-fighting systems are so critical, the designs and arrangements of such systems should be carefully evaluated for compliance with the ABS requirements by the designer and ABS Engineering staffs. These Guidance Notes have been developed to assist in a better understanding of the ABS requirements for such systems. They are intended to provide a general overview of ABS requirements that should be considered during technical plan review activities. These Guidance Notes also examine the basic scientific fundamentals of fire, as appropriate for a proper understanding and application of the ABS requirements. Accordingly, this document should be considered as general guidance only and the technical reviews of fire-fighting systems should verify compliance with all ABS Rules applicable to the specific vessel involved.  \nNote: Rule references in these Guidance Notes (e.g. 4-7-2/1.1.1, etc.) are typically to the requirements found in the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, unless noted otherwise.  \nScope  \nThe scope of this document is limited to the review of ABS requirements considered during the technical plan review of active fire-fighting systems onboard ABS-classed vessels. Passive fire protection arrangements, such as structural fire protection, as well as fire detection systems, are outside the scope of this document. Fire-fighting systems of offshore facilities and installations are also outside the scope of this document. The review of fire-fighting systems for the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements is also not within the scope of this document. However, in many cases, the ABS Rules for fire-fighting systems either incorporate or directly reference IMO SOLAS fire-fighting system requirements. Accordingly, within the discussions ofthe ABS requirements for various fire-fighting systems, related “interpretations” of the associated SOLAS requirements, as developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), are identified. These IACS interpretations are called Unified Interpretations (UI). As an IACS member, ABS is obligated to apply these UIs as appropriate interpretations of the SOLAS requirements, unless directed otherwise by the Flag Administration. Interpretations provided in the UIs should be considered when conducting technical plan reviews.  \nNote: Development of appropriate Unified Interpretations and revision of existing UIs is an ongoing effort within the IACS Working Parties. Therefore, attention is directed to the latest edition of the IACS UI being available on the website [http://www.iacs.org.uk/index1.htm](http://www.iacs.org.uk/index1.htm).  \nIn addition to the IACS UIs, IMO MSC Circular 847, “Interpretations of Vague Expressions and other Vague Wording in SOLAS Consolidated Edition 1997 Chapter II-2,” also provides guidance regarding SOLAS fire-fighting system requirements. 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