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Fire-Main - Pressure & Flow Check

Fire-main hydraulic check per SOLAS II-2 Reg. 10 - minimum pressure 0.27 N/mm² at any two hydrants and jet throw from nozzle.

Fire mainSOLAS II-2
SOLAS minimum
2.70bar
Jet throw estimate
25.5m
Status
Compliant
Formula, assumptions, and limits

Minimum pressure applies with two hydrants operating at highest elevation. Passenger ships and tankers need higher minimums (0.32, 0.35 N/mm²). Test annually with jet throw.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Hydrant pressureN/mm²pressure gauge
Nozzle jet throwmSOLAS II-2 Reg.10