119. (1)

The purpose of this regulation is to maintain and monitor the effectiveness of the fire safety measures the ship is provided with. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met -

{a} fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use~ and

{bj fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be properly tested and inspected.

* Refer to the Interim Guidelines for a simplified evacuation analysis of ro-ro passenger ships jMSC/

Circ.909).

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General requirements.