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Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance)
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ducts not less than 0,075 m 2 in sectional area and all vertical ducts serving more than a single between-deck space shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material;
ducts less than 0,075 m 2 in sectional area other than vertical ducts referred to in subparagraph .1.4.1 shall be constructed of non-combustible materials. Where such ducts penetrate ‘A’ or ‘B’ class divisions due regard shall be given to ensuring the fire integrity of the division;
short lengths of duct, not in general exceeding 0,02 m 2 in sectional area nor two metres in length, need not be non-combustible provided that all of the following conditions are met:
the duct is constructed of a material of low fire risk to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State;
the duct is used only at the terminal end of the ventilation system; and
the duct is not located closer than 600 mm measured along its length to a penetration of an ‘ A ’ or ‘ B ’ class division, including continuous ‘ B ’ class ceilings.
instead of subparagraph .1 the following subparagraph .1a shall apply:
the duct shall be of a material which has low flame spread characteristics.
a grease trap readily removable for cleaning unless an alternative approved grease removal system is fitted;
a fire damper located in the lower end of the duct which is automatically and remotely operated, and in addition a remotely operated fire damper located in the upper end of the duct;
a fixed means for extinguishing a fire within the duct;
remote control arrangements for shutting off the exhaust fans and supply fans, for operating the fire dampers mentioned in .2 and for operating the fire-extinguishing system, which shall be placed in a position close to the entrance to the galley. Where a multi-branch system is installed, means shall be provided to close all branches exhausting through the same main duct before an extinguishing medium is released into the system; and
suitably located hatches for inspection and cleaning.]
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