Which of the following statements is true concerning fire pumps used aboard cargo vessels of 1,500 gross tons and over, contracted for on, or after May 26, 1965?

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The fire pumps may be used for other purposes provided at least one of the pumps is kept available for use on the fire main system at all times.

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Fire pumps shall have a minimum capacity of at least one-third of that required for an independent bilge pump.

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Each pump shall be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the two highest outlets at a Pitot tube pressure of approximately 25 psi.

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The total area of the pipes leading from a pump shall be less than the discharge area of the pump.

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