46 C.F.R. § 193.15-5
(c) Enclosed ventilation systems for rotating electrical propulsion equipment.
(d) Machinery spaces, paint lockers, tanks, chemical storerooms, and similar spaces.
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(3) of this section, the number of pounds of carbon dioxide required for each space shall be equal to the gross volume of the space divided by the appropriate factor noted in Table 193.15-5(d)(1). If fuel can drain from the compartment being protected to an adjacent compartment, or if the compartments are not entirely separate, the requirements for both compartments shall be used to determine the amount of carbon dioxide to be provided. The carbon dioxide shall be arranged to discharge into both such compartments simultaneously.
| Over | Not over | Factor |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 15 | |
| 500 | 1,600 | 16 |
| 1,600 | 4,500 | 18 |
| 4,500 | 50,000 | 20 |
| 50,000 | 22 |
(2) For the purpose of the requirements of this paragraph, the volume of the machinery space shall be taken as exclusive of the normal machinery casing unless the boiler, internal combustion machinery, or fuel oil installations extend into such space, in which case the volume shall be taken to the top of the casing or the next material reduction in casing area, whichever is lower. “Normal machinery casing” and “material reduction in casing area” shall be defined as follows:
(4) Branch lines to the various spaces shall be as noted in Table 193.15-5(d)(4).
| Maximum quantity of carbon dioxide required, pounds | Minimum pipe size, inches |
|---|---|
| 100 | 1⁄2 |
| 225 | 3⁄4 |
| 300 | 1 |
| 600 | 11⁄4 |
| 1,000 | 11⁄2 |
| 2,450 | 2 |
| 2,500 | 21⁄2 |
| 4,450 | 3 |
| 7,100 | 31⁄2 |
| 10,450 | 4 |
| 15,000 | 41⁄2 |