Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code
A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codesDefinition
Adopted by MSC.98(73), mandatory under SOLAS II-2/3.
The International Code for Fire Safety Systems gives technical specifications for the fire safety systems required by SOLAS Chapter II-2. Adopted by resolution MSC.98(73) and mandatory from 1 July 2002, it covers fixed gas, foam, and water-spray systems, fire detection and alarm, personal protective and breathing equipment, and the international shore connection. It is amended in step with Chapter II-2.
Source: Resolution MSC.98(73); SOLAS II-2/3