MSC.1/Circ.1274
GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION OF FIRE RISK OF EXTERNAL AREAS ON PASSENGER SHIPS

Annex.

Part 1. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION OF FIRE RISK OF EXTERNAL AREAS ON PASSENGER SHIPS

1. Foreword

2. Performance of the risk assessment

3. Evaluation of the risk assessment

4. Possible mitigation measures to be used in conjunction with the risk assessment

Part 2. SIMPLIFIED RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD FOR EXTERNAL AREAS ON PASSENGER SHIPS

1. Foreword

2. Approach

3. Personnel qualifications

4. Assessment guidance

4.1 Description of the intended use of the area

4.2 Identification of combustibles materials

4.3 Identification of the ignition sources

4.4 Description of the means of escape from and fire-fighting access to the area

4.5 Description of the materials used for the construction of the decks and bulkheads that bound the area

4.6 Description of the fire-fighting systems and appliances in the area

4.7 Description of the fire detection and alarm system in the area

4.8 Response procedures

4.9 Identification of essential systems

4.10 Identification of any ventilation intakes or equipment in or near the area

4.11 Effects on other areas

4.12 Evaluation of the risk assessment