(a)A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must:
(1)Be approved by the Commandant;
(2)Be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in addition to automatic actuation by a heat detector;
(3)Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space; and
(4)Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(b)A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station:
(1)A light to indicate discharge;
(2)An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge; and
(3)A means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines as required by paragraph (a)(3) of this section.
(c)Only one pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is allowed to be installed in each space protected by such a system.