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I have noticed that staircases on ships always seem to be located off of the main public spaces in their own nook. I assume this is for fire safety, am I correct? Are stair towers not allowed to open directly into a large public space? Are elevators subject to the same requirements?
Sorry for the odd questions! Just some stuff I need to clarify.
In short, all stairways that span more than two decks must be in a fireproof enclosure. The term used in SOLAS for the multi-deck stair enclosure is atrium.
[ 12-05-2011: Message edited by: Magic Pipe ]
Also, this is probably a stupid question but, are elevators subject to the same regulations? Do they have to be in their own fire-proof enclosure the same as stairs?
I am currently working on designing my own ship (just for fun really) and I am trying to do as thorough a job as possible (to the best of my abilities) while making sure it complies with all the regulations. That is why I am asking.
Like a building, I would guess onboard elevator shafts are 'wrapped' w/fireproof/fire-rated material. An exposed glass elevator in a multi-deck atrium on a ship (or hotel lobby on land as example) will be isolated if a fire is detected. The entire atrium would be closed-off from the rest of the ship/building if a fire is detected in the area. Fire doors close automatically in the affected area(s) and the elevators are usually de-activated. On land, there are fire department by-pass keys in order for the fire department to use a de-activated elevator if possible. This of these sections as fire-compartments the same as watertight compartments.
[ 12-16-2011: Message edited by: lasuvidaboy ]
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