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1925- Report on Proposals F2007 Copyright, NFPA NFPA 1925
1925-
Report on Proposals F2007 Copyright, NFPA
NFPA 1925
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NFPA 1925
Standard on
Marine Fire-Fighting Vessels
2008 Edition
Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.1.1 This standard shall provide minimum requirements for marine fire-
fighting vessels.
1.1.2 This standard shall also provide minimum maintenance and testing
requirements for marine fire-fighting vessels.
1.2 Purpose.
1.2.1 The purpose of this standard shall be to provide the minimum
requirements for the construction of new marine fire-fighting vessels or for the
conversion of existing vessels to become marine fire-fighting vessels.
1.2.2 This standard is not intended to serve as a detailed manufacturing or
purchase specification, but it shall be permitted to be referenced in purchase
specifications as minimum requirements.
1.2.3 This standard is not intended to serve as a staffing document for marine
fire-fighting vessels.
1.3 Application. This standard shall apply to both the construction of new
vessels and the conversion of existing vessels for fire-fighting purposes.
1.4 Retroactivity. This standard shall not be retroactive unless an existing
vessel is undergoing a major conversion to become a marine fire-fighting
vessel.
1.5 Equivalency.
1.5.1 Nothing herein shall be construed as reducing relevant government
regulations regarding marine fire-fighting vessels.
1.5.2 Nothing herein shall restrict any jurisdiction or manufacturer from
exceeding these minimum requirements.
1.6 Units.
1.6.1 In this standard, values for measurement are followed by an equivalent in
SI units, but only the first stated value shall be considered as the requirement.
1.6.2 Equivalent values in parentheses shall not be considered as the
requirement as these values might be approximate.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are
referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements
of this document.
2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2007 edition.
NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2005
edition.
NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2005
edition.
NFPA 02,
Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor
Craft, 2004 edition.
NFPA 0,
Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, 2005
edition.
NFPA 1005, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire
Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters, 2007 edition.
NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health
Program, 2002 edition.
NFPA 191,
Standard on Design of and Design Verification Tests for Fire
Department Ground Ladders, 2004 edition.
NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose, 2002 edition.
NFPA 196,
Standard for Fire Hose Connections, 200 edition.
NFPA 1964, Standard for Spray Nozzles, 200 edition.
NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
for Fire and Emergency Services, 2002 edition.
NFPA 198,
Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System
Components, 2006 edition.
NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2004
edition.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.3.1 ABS Publications. American Bureau of Shipping, 16855 Northchase
Drive, Houston, TX 77060.
ABS Rules for Building and Classing High Speed Craft, 2001.
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, 2006.
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and
Intracoastal Waterways, 1997.
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 ft)
in Length, 2006.
ABS Guidance Notes on Fire-Fighting Systems, 2005.
2.3.2 ABYC Publications. American Boat and Yacht Council, 61 
rd
St., Suite
10, Annapolis, MD 2140. Website: www.abycinc.org.
ABYC A-4, Fire Fighting Equipment, July 2002.
ABYC A-24, Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems, July 2002.
ABYC A-27, Alternating Current (AC) Generator Sets, July 2004.
ABYC A-28, Galvanic Isolators, July 2004.
ABYC E-2, Cathodic Protection, July 2001.
ABYC E-10, Storage Batteries, July 2006.
ABYC E-11, Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) Electrical
Systems on Boats, July 200.
ABYC H-2, Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline, July 2000.
ABYC H-,
Windows, Windshields, Exterior Hatches, Doors, Port Lights
and Glazing, July 2005.
ABYC H-24, Gasoline Fuel Systems, July 2005.
ABYC H-25, Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems, July 200.
ABYC H-26, Powering of Boats, July 2006.
ABYC H-2,
Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel Fuel, July 2004.
ABYC H-,
Diesel Fuel Systems, July 2005.
ABYC H-40, Anchoring, Mooring, and Lifting, July 200.
ABYC P-1, Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines, July
2002.
ABYC P-4, Marine Inboard Engines and Transmissions, July 2004.
ABYC P-6, Propeller Shafting Systems, July 2002.
ABYC P-14, Propulsion Control Systems, December 1996.
ABYC P-17, Steering Systems for Outboard, Inboard, Sterndrive, and Water
Jet Drive Boats, July 2001.
ABYC P-18, Cable Over Pulley Steering Systems for Outboard Engines,
July 200.
ABYC P-21, Manual Hydraulic Steering Systems, July 200.
ABYC P-22, Steering Wheels, July 2001.
ABYC P-2,
Steering and Propulsion Controls for Jet Boats, July 2001.
ABYC P-24, Electric/Electronic Propulsion Control Systems, July 1997.
ABYC S-12, Outboard Motor Transom and Motor Well Dimensions, July
2002.
ABYC S-0,
Outboard Engine and Related Equipment Weights, July 2005.
2.3.3 ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West
4rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 1006.
ANSI/ASME B1.20.1, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch), 2001.
ANSI/CGA G-7.1, Commodity Specifications for Air, 2004.
2.3.4 ASTM Publications. American Society for Testing and Materials, 100
Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
ASTM F 68,
Standard Practice for Selection and Application of Thermal
Insulation for Piping and Machinery, 200.
2.3.5 AWS Publications. American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road,
Miami, FL 126.
AWS B2.1, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance
Qualification, 2005.
2.3.6 U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402.
Title ,
Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1-124, Navigation Rules, July
2000.
Title , Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1251 187,
Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, 2002.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 56, Piping Systems and
Appurtenances, Oct. 2002.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 56.5055, Bilge Pumps, Oct.
2002.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 56.70, Welding, Oct. 2002.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 111, Electric Systems
General Requirements, Oct. 2002.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 112, Emergency Lighting and
Power Systems, Oct. 2002.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 177, Construction and
Arrangement, Oct. 2002.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 184, Vessel Control and
Miscellaneous Systems and Equipment, Oct. 2002.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 197, Marine Occupational
Safety and Health Standards, Oct. 2002.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 24-28 (Subchapter C),
Uninspected Vessels, Oct. 2001.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 50-64 (Subchapter F), Marine
Engineering, Oct. 2001.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 110-11 (Subchapter J),
Electrical Engineering, Oct. 2001.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 175-187 (Subchapter T), Small
Passenger Vessels (Under 100 Gross Tons), Oct. 2001.
USCG, NVIC (Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular) 9-97, Guide to
Structural Fire Protection, 1997.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2005
edition.
NFPA 51, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas
Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, 200 edition.
NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2004 edition.
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2005 edition.
NFPA 02, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor
Craft, 2004 edition.
NFPA 1405, Guide for Land-Based Fire Fighters Who Respond to Marine
Vessel Fires, 2001 edition. 1925-4
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