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§ 107.235

46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–09 Edition)

(m) Each crane is inspected and tested in accordance with § 107.258.
MISCELLANEOUS
(n) Each watertight door is operative.
(o) Each valve with a remote control
is operative.
(p) Each means of escape on the unit
is safe for the intended service.
(q) There is not an accumulation of
oil which might create a fire hazard on
tank tops, decks, in drip pans, machinery spaces, and pumproom bilges.
(r) Each accommodation space is sanitary.
(s) The unit meet the drydocking requirement in § 107.261 or the special examination in § 107.265.
(t) The unit meets the equipment and
data information requirements on its
certificate of inspection.
(u) Each record in Subpart D of Part
109 is maintained as prescribed.
(v) Tests and inspections of the lifesaving equipment shall be carried out
during the initial inspection for certification, and whenever any new item of
lifesaving equipment is installed on the
unit. The tests and inspections shall
determine that the installation of each
item of lifesaving equipment is consistent with each condition of its approval, as listed on its Coast Guard
Certificate of Approval. The tests and
inspections shall also demonstrate, as
applicable,—
(1) The proper condition and operation of the survival craft and rescue
boat launching appliances at loads
ranging from light load to 10 percent
overload;
(2) The proper condition and operation of lifeboats and rescue boats, including engines and release mechanisms;
(3) The proper condition of flotation
equipment such as lifebuoys, lifejackets, immersion suits, work vests,
and associated equipment;

(4) The proper condition of distress
signaling
equipment,
including
EPIRB’s, SART’s, and pyrotechnic signaling devices;
(5) The proper condition of linethrowing appliances;
(6) The proper condition and operation of embarkation and debarkation
appliances, including embarkation-debarkation ladders, and alternate means
of escape;
(7) The ability of the crew to effectively carry out abandonment and firefighting procedures; and
(8) The ability to meet the egress and
survival craft launching requirements
of this part.
INSTALLATION TESTS
(w) [Reserved]
(x) Piping for each carbon dioxide extinguishing system meets the installation test in § 108.449 of this chapter.
(y) Each sliding watertight door
meets the installation tests in § 163.001–
6(b) of this chapter.
OTHER TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
(z) The unit and its equipment meet
any other test or inspection deemed
necessary by the inspector to determine if they are suitable for the service
in which they are to be employed.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as
amended by CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4,
1983; CGD 82–075a, 49 FR 4485, Feb. 7, 1984;
CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25290, May 20, 1996; 63 FR
52814, Oct. 1, 1998]

§ 107.235 Servicing of hand portable
fire extinguishers, semi-portable
fire extinguishers and fixed fire-extinguishing systems.
(a) Each hand portable fire extinguisher and each semi-portable fire extinguisher on board the unit must be
serviced as set out in Table 107.235 and
examined for excessive corrosion and
general condition.

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TABLE 107.235
Type extinguisher

Test and servicing required

Soda Acid ..................................................
Foam ..........................................................
Pump Tank (water or antifreeze) ..............

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.

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§ 107.259
TABLE 107.235—Continued

Type extinguisher

Test and servicing required

Cartridge operated (water, antifreeze or
loaded stream).

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 clean water, solution, or antifreeze. Insert charged cartridge.
Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight loss exceeds 10 percent. Inspect hose and
nozzle to be sure they are clear.
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 if 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.

Carbon Dioxide ..........................................
Dry chemical (cartridge-operated type) .....

Dry chemical (stored pressure type) .........

(b) Each fixed fire-extinguishing system must be examined for excessive
corrosion and general condition and be
serviced by—
(1) Recharging the cylinders of each
carbon dioxide system, if the weight
loss is more than 10% of the weight of
the charge;
(2) Testing each foam system, except
premix systems by—
(i) Discharging foam for approximately 15 seconds from a nozzle designated by the marine inspector;
(ii) Discharging water from all other
lines and nozzles; and
(iii) Taking a sample of the foam liquid and submitting it to the manufacturer or his authorized representative
for determination of its specific gravity, PH, percentage of water dilution,
and solid content, and certification as
a suitable firefighting foam;
(3) Removing the pressure cartridge
of each premix aqueous film forming
foam system and replacing the cartridge if the seal is punctured, sampling the premix solution in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and replacing cylinders that are
discharged.
NOTE: All carbon dioxide cylinders and discharge hoses of semi-portable carbon dioxide
and halon extinguishers must be tested and
marked in accordance with §§ 147.60 and 147.65
of this chapter.

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[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as
amended by CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10,
1988]

§ 107.251 Testing of the fire main.
Each fire main system must be
opened and the pressure checked at—
(a) The most remote outlet; and
(b) The highest outlet.

§ 107.257 Testing of fire hose.
Each fire hose must be subjected to a
test pressure equivalent to the maximum pressure to which it may be subjected during operation. However, each
fire hose must be subjected to a pressure of at least 100 p.s.i.
§ 107.258 Crane certification.
(a) The Coast Guard may accept current certificates issued by approved organizations as evidence of condition
and suitability of cranes. The following
organizations are approved by the
Coast Guard as crane certifying authorities:
(1) American Bureau of Shipping,
ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive,
Houston, TX 77060.
(2) International Cargo Gear Bureau,
Inc., 321 West 44th Street, New York,
NY 10036, on the Internet at http://
www.icgb.com.
(b) Crane certification must be based
upon—
(1) A review of plans submitted under
§ 107.309; and
(2) The continuing program of tests
and inspections in § 107.259.
(c) Each load test and inspection by
the certifying authority must be recorded in the unit’s Crane Record Book
required in § 109.437.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978,
amended by CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept.
1996; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept.
2000; USCG–2007–29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept.
2007; USCG–2008–0906, 73 FR 56510, Sept.
2008]

§ 107.259 Crane inspection and testing.
(a) Each crane must be inspected and
tested in accordance with Section 3 of

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