2.6 FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM

RIVA has made every effort, both as regards design and construction, to minimize the risk of on-board fires.

Once the fire has been extinguished, it is important to identify the cause that triggered it (if this has not already been done previously) and, if possible, to eliminate it, or at least to take proper corrective actions.

Fire-fighting protection of the yacht is made up as follows:

NOTE

The equipment described above must only be used for its envisaged purpose.
No other use is allowed under current rules.

DANGER

Do not store flammable materials such as gas bottles, fuel containers, spray cans, etc.. in the engine compartment or near heat sources.
These objects must be stored in ventilated rooms and, if possible, on the outside.

DANGER

Before activating the engine room fire fighting system make sure that no people is inside the room.
Do not open the engine room or utility room access hatch until you are absolutely sure that the fire has been extinguished.
After the discharge, wait for a sufficient lapse of time and verify that the fire is out. Ventilate the room before entering it for inspecting it thoroughly.

DANGER

Keep the fire-fighting control rod system efficient by having the periodic maintenance and functional checks carried out by skilled personnel.

DANGER

Pay the utmost attention when touching equipment in general.
It may still be very hot and can cause burns.