🔍 Key Concepts

• Fire control plan (FCP) content requirements under 46 CFR and SOLAS • Purpose of a fixed fire suppression system vs portable equipment • What information is needed for crew to quickly locate and operate the system in an emergency

💭 Think About

• Which items would absolutely need to be shown on a plan or diagram so any crew or firefighter can find and use the system without prior detailed knowledge? • Is there any choice that sounds more like an instruction manual or training note rather than something you would draw or mark on a ship’s plan? • Think about typical fire control symbols: what do they usually show about a fixed system’s hardware and protected spaces?

✅ Before You Answer

• For each option, ask: Can this be represented clearly on a plan/diagram with symbols and labels? • Decide which options are physical locations or protected areas and which are more procedural text. • Recall that fire control plans are mainly for layout and identification, not full written operating procedures.