Vessel Fire Safety Regulations (SOR/2017-14)

231 (1) A space that is used to store highly flammable liquids or liquefied gases must

• (a) be kept clear of sources of heat; and

• (b) prominently display signs bearing the following clearly legible words:

  • (i) “NO NAKED LIGHTS” and “PAS DE FLAMMES NUES”, and

  • (ii) “NO SMOKING” and “DÉFENSE DE FUMER”.

(2) Electrical wiring and fittings must not be installed within a space that is used to store highly flammable liquids or liquefied gases unless

• (a) the installation is necessary for service within the space;

• (b) the wiring and fittings are certified or type approved as being intrinsically safe by a product certification body that certifies electrical equipment for marine use or by a recognized organization; and

• (c) the temperature of the exposed surface of the wiring and fittings does not exceed the ignition temperature of the explosive atmosphere that may exist in the space.