Vessel Fire Safety Regulations (SOR/2017-14)

300 (1) The following definitions apply in this Part.

30-minute fire rated insulation

30-minute fire rated insulation means

• (a) mineral wool with a density of at least 96 kg/m³ and a thickness of at least 50 mm;

• (b) calcium-magnesium-silicate wool with a density of at least 64 kg/m³ and a thickness of at least 50 mm; or

• (c) a material that is non-combustible, has a minimum melting point of 1150°C and, when installed on the fire risk side of a structure, maintains structural integrity at least as well as the material referred to in paragraph (a) or (b). (isolant qui assure une protection contre l’incendie pendant 30 minutes)

“A-0” class divisions

“A-0” class divisions has the same meaning as in regulation 3.2 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS. (cloisonnements du type « A-0 »)

“A-15” class divisions

“A-15” class divisions has the same meaning as in regulation 3.2 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS. (cloisonnements du type « A-15 »)

accommodation spaces

accommodation spaces means the spaces that are used for public spaces, corridors, lavatories, cabins, offices, games or hobby rooms, or pantries that do not contain cooking appliances, and similar spaces. (locaux d’habitation)

“B-15” class divisions

“B-15” class divisions has the same meaning as in regulation 3.4 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS. (cloisonnements du type « B-15 »)

“F” class divisions

“F” class divisions means divisions that are formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings and that meet the fire-test requirements for “F” class divisions set out in Annex 1 to the FTP Code. (cloisonnements du type « F »)

length overall

length overall has the same meaning as in paragraph (a) of the definition length in section 1 of the Vessel Registration and Tonnage Regulations. (longueur hors tout)

machinery spaces

machinery spaces means spaces containing propulsion machinery, boilers, oil fuel units, internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery, or ventilation and air conditioning machinery, and similar spaces, as well as trunks to such spaces. (locaux de machines)

non-combustible

non-combustible, in respect of a material, means

• (a) that the material does not burn or give off inflammable vapours in sufficient quantity for self-ignition when heated to 750°C;

• (b) that a product certification body or a testing laboratory has certified that the material is non-combustible when tested in accordance with the standard CAN/ULC-S114, entitled Standard Method of Test for Determination of Non-Combustibility in Building Materials, published by the Standards Council of Canada; or

• (c) that the material meets the non-combustibility test requirements set out in Annex 1 to the FTP Code. (incombustible)

passenger-carrying vessel

passenger-carrying vessel means a vessel that is carrying one or more passengers. (bâtiment transportant des passagers)

service spaces

service spaces means the spaces that are used for galleys, pantries that contain cooking appliances, lockers, storerooms, or workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces, and similar spaces, as well as trunks to such spaces. (locaux de service)

(2) For the purposes of this Part, a vessel is constructed on the day on which

• (a) its keel is laid;

• (b) in the case of a composite vessel, its lay-up is started;

• (c) in the case of a vessel converted to a passenger-carrying vessel, the conversion begins; or

• (d) in all other cases, its actual construction begins.