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Coast Guard, DOT

§ 189.25–20

The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as regards the
structure, boilers, and other pressure
vessels and their appurtenances, piping, main and auxilliary machinery,
electrical installations, life-saving appliances, fire detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding
equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and other equipment, is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service
for which it is intended, and that it
complies with the applicable regulations for such vessel, and determine
that the vessel is in possession of a
valid certificate issued by the Federal
Communications Commission, if required. The lights, means of making
sound signals, and distress signals carried by the vessel shall also be subject
to the above-mentioned inspection for
the purpose of ensuring that they comply with the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.
(b) When equipment other than scientific equipment is installed which is
not required by the applicable regulations in this subchapter, that equipment shall be inspected and tested as
may be required for such equipment by
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, to assure safety.
(1) Scientific equipment and their
electrical or pressure connection to the
ship’s supply and laboratories may be
checked to ascertain that they are
maintained free of hazards.
[CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as
amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18911, Dec. 18,
1968; CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28263, Dec. 21, 1972;
CGD 82–036, 48 FR 655, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79–
032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95–012, 60
FR 48052, Sept. 18, 1995; 60 FR 50120, Sept. 28,
1995]

§ 189.25–15 Lifesaving equipment.
For inspection procedures of lifesaving appliances and arrangements,
see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.

fire-extinguishing equipment is in suitable condition and he may require such
tests as are considered necessary to determine the condition of the equipment. The inspector shall determine if
the tests and inspections required by
§ 196.15–60 of this subchapter have been
conducted. At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection the
inspector shall conduct the following
tests and inspections of fire-extinguishing equipment:
(1) All hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire-extinguishing systems shall be checked as
noted in Table 189.25–20(a)(1). In addition, the hand portable fire-extinguishers and semiportable fire-extinguishing systems shall be examined for
excessive corrosion and general condition.
TABLE 189.25–20(a)(1)
Type unit

Test

Soda acid .................

Discharge. Clean hose and inside of
extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.
Discharge. Clean hose and inside of
extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.
Discharge. Clean hose and inside of
extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge
with clean water or antifreeze.
Examine pressure cartridge and replace if end is punctured or if cartridge is otherwise determined to
have leaked or to be in unsuitable
condition. Remove liquid. Clean
hose and inside of extinguisher
thoroughly. Recharge with water,
solution, or antifreeze. Insert
charged cartridge.
Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
loss exceeds 10 percent of weight
of charge. Inspect hose and nozzle
to be sure they are clear. 1
Examine pressure cartridge and replace if end is punctured or if cartridge is otherwise determined to
have leaked or to be in unsuitable
condition. Inspect hose and nozzle
to see they are clear. Insert
charged cartridge. Be sure dry
chemical is free-flowing (not caked)
and chamber contains full charge.
See that pressure gage is in operating range. If not, or if seal is broken, weigh or otherwise determine
that full charge of dry chemical is in
extinguisher. Recharge if pressure
is low or if dry chemical is needed.

Foam ........................
Pump tank (water or
antifreeze).
Cartridge operated
(water, antifreeze,
or loaded stream).

Carbon dioxide .........

Dry chemical (cartridge-operated
type).

Dry chemical (stored
pressure type).

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996]

§ 189.25–20 Fire-extinguishing
equipment.
(a) At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection, and at such
other times as considered necessary
the inspector shall determine that all

Vaporizing liquid 2 .....
1 Cylinders must be tested and marked and all flexible connections and discharge hoses of semiportable carbon dioxide
and halon extinguishers must be tested or renewed as required in §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
2 Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon
tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing
liquids are not permitted.

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§ 189.25–25

46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–02 Edition)

(2) Fixed fire-extinguishing systems
shall be checked as noted in Table
189.25–20(a)(2). In addition, all parts of
the fixed fire-extinguishing systems
shall be examined for excessive corrosion and general conditions.
TABLE 189.25–20(a)(2)
Type system

Test

Foam .........................

Systems utilizing a soda solution
shall have such solution replaced.
In all cases, ascertain that powder
is not caked.
Carbon dioxide ......... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
loss exceeds 10 percent of weight
of charge. 1
1 Cylinders must be tested and marked and all flexible connections on fixed carbon dioxide and halon systems must be
tested or renewed as required in §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this
chapter.

(3) On all fire-extinguishing systems
all piping, controls, valves, and alarms
shall be checked to ascertain that the
system is in operating condition.
(4) The fire main system shall be operated and the pressure checked at the
outlets having the greatest pressure
drop between the fire pumps and the
nozzles which may not always be the
most remote and highest outlets. All
firehoses shall be subjected to a test
pressure equivalent to the maximum
pressure to which they may be subjected in service, but not less than 100
p.s.i.
[CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as
amended by CGD 78–154, 44 FR 13492, Mar. 12,
1979; CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7752, Mar. 10, 1988;
USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000]

§ 189.25–25 Hull equipment.
(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection the inspector shall conduct the following
tests and inspections of hull equipment:
(1) All watertight doors shall be operated locally by manual power and also
by hydraulic or electric power if so
fitted. Where remote control is fitted,
the doors shall also be operated by the
remote control apparatus.
(2) The remote controls of all valves
shall be operated.
(3) An examination of installed
weight, handling gear and related shipboard records shall be made to ascertain the condition and suitability of
the equipment for the service intended.
In conducting this examination the

marine inspector shall be guided by the
provisions of subpart 189.35. Current
valid certificates and registers, issued
by a recognized nonprofit organization
or association approved by the Commandant, may be accepted as prima
facie evidence of the condition and
suitability of the weight handling gear.
Weight handling gear certificates and
registers will not be issued by the
Coast Guard.
[CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as
amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb.
9, 2000]

§ 189.25–30 Electrical
equipment.

engineering

(a) For inspection procedures of Electrical Engineering equipment and systems, see Subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
§ 189.25–35
ment.

Marine engineering equip-

(a) For inspection procedures of Marine Engineering equipment and systems, see Subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
§ 189.25–38

Pollution prevention.

At each inspection for certification
and periodic inspection, the inspector
shall examine the vessel to determine
that it meets the vessel design and
equipment requirements for pollution
prevention in 33 CFR part 155, subpart
B.
[CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28263, Dec. 21, 1972;
USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000]

§ 189.25–40

Sanitary inspection.

(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the
quarters, toilets, and washing spaces,
galleys, serving pantries, lockers, etc.,
shall be examined by the marine inspector to be assured that they are in a
sanitary condition.
[CGFR 67–83, 33 FR 1118, Jan. 27, 1968, as
amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb.
9, 2000]

§ 189.25–45

Fire hazards.

At each inspection for certification
and periodic inspection, the inspector
shall examine the tank tops and bilges
in the machinery spaces to see that

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