A fireman’s outfit shall consist of—
| (a) | personal equipment comprising— |
| (i) | protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. The outer surface shall be water-resistant; |
| (ii) | boots and gloves of rubber or other electrically non-conducting material; |
| (iii) | a rigid helmet providing effective protection against impact; |
| (iv) | an electric safety lamp (hand lantern) of an approved type with a minimum burning period of three hours; |
| (v) | an axe to the satisfaction of the Administration; |
| (b) | a breathing apparatus of an approved type which may be either— |
| (i) | a smoke helmet or smoke mask which shall be provided with a suitable air pump and a length of air hose sufficient to reach from the open deck, well clear of hatch or doorway, to any part of the holds or machinery spaces. If, in order to comply with this subparagraph, an air hose exceeding 36 metres (120 feet) in length would be necessary, a self-contained breathing apparatus shall be substituted or provided in addition as determined by the Administration; or |
| (ii) | a self-contained breathing apparatus which shall be capable of functioning for a period of time to be determined by the Administration. For each breathing apparatus a fireproof lifeline of sufficient length and strength shall be provided capable of being attached by means of a snaphook to the harness of the apparatus or to a separate belt in order to prevent the breathing apparatus becoming detached when the lifeline is operated. |
