Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #927 (Set 28)

In illustration D035SA below, viewing the bridge level of your vessel's fire control plan, what do the two symbols within the machinery casing represent?

USCG Exam Illustration D035SA
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D035SA
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — CO2 and Halon protected spaces

Enclosed boundary symbols inside the machinery casing on bridge deck fire control plans delineate spaces protected by total flooding CO2 and Halon fixed fire-extinguishing systems. These boundaries ensure airtight containment required for effective gaseous smothering agent concentrations.

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