# The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Small Ships) Regulations 1998, Regulation 3: Fire pumps, fire main, water service pipes, hydrants, hoses and nozzles

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Every ship of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length shall be provided in a position outside the machinery spaces with either a power or hand operated pump with a permanent sea connection and a hose with a 10 millimetres diameter nozzle capable of producing a jet of water having a throw of not less than 6 metres which can be directed on to any part of the ship.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1011/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-fire-protection-small-ships-regulations-1998/regulation-3
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