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§ 169.247

46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–11 Edition)
TABLE 169.247(a)(1)—PORTABLE
EXTINGUISHERS—Continued

the lifeboat can be swung out and lowered from any stopped position by
merely releasing the brake on the lifeboat winch. The use of force to start
the davits or the lifeboat winch is not
permitted.
(f) Inflatable liferaft containers are
examined for defects and the inspector
verifies that the inflatable liferafts and
hydraulic releases, if installed, have
been serviced at an approved facility in
accordance with the provisions of subparts 160.051 and 160.062, respectively,
of this chapter.
(g) All other items of lifesaving
equipment are examined to determine
that they are in suitable condition.

Type unit

Test

Carbon dioxide ..........

Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
loss exceeds 10 pct of weight of
charge. 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 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.
See that pressure gage, if provided,
is in operating range. Recharge if
pressure is low. Weigh cylinder.
Recharge if weight loss exceeds
10 pct of weight of charge. Inspect
hose and nozzle to ensure they
are clear.

Dry chemical (cartridge-operated
type).

Dry chemical (stored
pressure).

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]

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§ 169.247 Firefighting equipment.
(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection and at
such other times as considered necessary all fire-extinguishing equipment
is inspected to ensure it is in suitable
condition. Tests may be necessary to
determine the condition of the equipment. The inspector verifies that the
tests and inspections required in Tables 169.247 (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this subchapter have been conducted by a
qualified servicing facility at least
once every twelve months.
(1) Hand portable fire extinguishers
and semi-portable fire extinguishing
systems are examined for excessive
corrosion and general condition.
(2) All parts of the fixed fire-extinguishing systems are examined for excessive corrosion and general condition.
(3) Piping, controls, valves, and
alarms on all fire-extinguishing systems are checked to be certain the system is in operating condition.
(4) The fire main system is operated
and the pressure checked at the most
remote and highest outlets.
(5) Each firehose is subjected to a
test pressure equivalent to its maximum service pressure.

HALON 1211 or
HALON 1301).

TABLE 169.247(a)(2)—FIXED SYSTEMS
Type system
Carbon dioxide or
HALON 1301.

Test
Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
loss exceeds 10 pct of weight of
charge.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]

§ 169.249

Pressure vessels.

Pressure vessels must meet the requirements of part 54 of this chapter.
The inspection procedures for pressure
vessels are contained in subpart 61.10 of
this chapter.
§ 169.251

Steering apparatus.

At each inspection for certification
and periodic inspection the steering apparatus is inspected and operationally
tested to determine that its condition
is satisfactory and that it is fit for the
service intended.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]

TABLE 169.247(a)(1)—PORTABLE
EXTINGUISHERS

§ 169.253 Miscellaneous
equipment.

Type unit

Test

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

Discharge. Clean hose and inside of
extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.

systems

(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection all

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