What are regulations for fixed foam System on Deck as per SOLAS ?

(1) The arrangements for providing foam shall be capable of delivering foam to the entire cargo tanks deck area as well as into any cargo tank, the deck of which has been ruptured. 

(2) The deck foam system shall be capable of simple and rapid operation. The main control station for the system shall be suitable located outside the cargo area adjacent to the accommodation paces and readily accessible and operable in the event of fire in the areas protected. 

(3) The rate of supply of foam solution (that is, the mixture of foam concentrate and water before expansion) shall be not less than the following whichever is the greatest: 

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