Precautions against sparks from engine and boiler exhausts:
Outlets of exhaust gas lines from main/auxiliary engines and from boilers and other burner equipment shall be located at a sufficient height above deck.
The horizontal distance to the cargo area shall not be less than 10 m.
This distance may be reduced to 5 m provided that approved spark arresters for internal combustion engine and spark traps for boiler/other burner equipment exhaust gas lines are fitted.
Protection against hot surfaces:
On oil tankers, the steam and heating media temperatures shall not exceed 220 °C.
