118.420—Pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing systems.
(a)
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must:
(1)
Be approved by the Commandant;
(2)
Be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in addition to automatic actuation by a heat detector;
(3)
Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protection space; and
(4)
Be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
(b)
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station:
(1)
A light to indicate discharge;
(2)
An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge; and
(3)
A means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines as required by paragraph (a)(3) of this section.
(c)
Only one pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is allowed to be installed in each space protected by such a system.