# The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Small Ships) Regulations 1998, Regulation 34: Fixed fire-extinguishing systems not required by these Regulations

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

In every ship where a fixed extinguishing system not required by these Regulations is provided, such a system shall be to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State, shall be installed outside the space or spaces protected by such a system and shall be so arranged that a fire in the space or spaces protected will not put any such system out of action.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1011/regulation/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-fire-protection-small-ships-regulations-1998/regulation-34
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