Section 12(8) in The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction And Survey) Rules, 1974
(8)In every ship-(a)paints, varnishes and other surface materials having a nitrocellulose or other highly inflammable base shall not be used in accommodation spaces, machinery spaces and control stations;(b)pipes intended to convey oil or other combustible liquids shall be of a material acceptable to the Central Government having regard to the risk of fire;(c)overboard scuppers, sanitary discharges or other outlets close to the waterline shall not be of a material likely to fail in the event of fire and thereby give rise to a danger of flooding; and(d)cellulose nitrate film shall not be used in cinematograph installations.
