Question 367 Deck General

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Your vessel is handling Class 1 explosive material. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is true?

A a fire hose must be in the vicinity of the repair work and shall produce an effective stream of water at 100 psi
B repair work can only be conducted in a cargo space containing Class 1 material if approved by the Chief Engineer
C repairs that require riveting can be carried out in a cargo space containing Class 1 material
D repairs that produce spark cannot be carried out in cargo spaces containing Class 1 materials
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) repairs that produce spark cannot be carried out in cargo spaces containing Class 1 materials. The reasoning is that Class 1 materials are explosives, and any activities that could potentially create a spark or flame pose a serious risk of ignition and explosion. Regulations strictly prohibit any hot work or spark-producing repairs in cargo spaces containing Class 1 explosives. Option A is incorrect as it refers to firefighting equipment, not repair work restrictions. Options B and C are also incorrect, as the regulations do not allow any repair work that could generate a spark in these cargo spaces, regardless of approval or the type of repair.

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