Fixed fire-extinguishing systems for paint lockers.

(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, a fixed gaseous fire-extinguishing system or another approved fixed fire-extinguishing system must be installed in each paint locker. (b) No fixed fire-extinguishing system need be installed in a paint locker that is— (1) Less than 1.7 cubic meters (60 cubic feet) in volume; (2) Accessible only from the weather deck; and (3) Not adjacent to a tank for flammable or combustible liquid. (c) Each fixed fire-extinguishing system installed must comply with part 95 of this chapter or be approved by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center.