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§ 71.25–25

TABLE 71.25–20(a)(1)—Continued
Type unit
Cartridge operated
(water, antifreeze or
loaded stream).

Carbon Dioxide .............

Dry chemical (cartridgeoperated type).

Dry chemical (stored
pressure type).

Vaporizing liquid 2
(pump type).

Vaporizing liquid (stored
pressure type).

TABLE 71.25–20(a)(2)—Continued

Test

Type system

Test

Examine pressure cartirdge 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 exceed 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.
Pump a few strokes into clean pail
and replace liquid. Keep water
out of extinguisher or liquid.
Keep extinguisher completely full
of liquid.
See that pressure gage is in operating range. Weigh or check liquid level to determine that full
charge of liquid is in extinguisher. Recharge if pressure is
low or if liquid is needed.

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 systems must be tested or
renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.

(3) All fire detecting and extinguishing systems, all piping controls,
valves, and alarms shall be checked to
ascertain that the system is in operating condition. In this respect, automatic sprinkling systems shall be
checked by means of test stations or
opening heads, smoke detecting systems shall be checked by introducing
smoke into the accumulators, fire detecting and manual alarm systems
shall be checked by test stations or actuating detectors or pull boxes, and
steam smothering lines shall be
checked with at least a 50 p.s.i. air
pressure with the ends capped or by
blowing steam through the lines at the
designed pressure.
(4) The fire main system shall be operated and the pressure checked at the
most remote and highest outlets. All
fire hose 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.
(b) [Reserved]
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16895, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5716, Apr. 12,
1968; CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988]

1 Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections and discharge hoses of semi-portable carbon dioxide
and halon extinguishers must be tested or renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
2 Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon
tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing
liquids shall be removed from all vessels. (See § 76.50–5(e) of
this subchapter.)

§ 71.25–25

(2) Fixed fire extinguishing systems
shall be checked as noted in table 71.25–
20(a)(2). In addition all parts of the
fixed fire extinguishing systems shall
be examined for excessive corrosion
and general conditions.

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TABLE 71.25–20(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.

Hull equipment.

(a) At each annual inspection, the inspector shall conduct the following
tests and inspections of hull equipment:
(1) All subdivision bulkheads shall be
examined to determine that their watertight integrity has not been impaired.
(2) 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.
(3) All magnetically controlled fire
doors shall be operated locally and by
the remote control, and all automatic

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§ 71.25–30

46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–09 Edition)

fire dampers shall be checked to determine that they are in an operable condition.
(4) The remote controls of all valves
shall be operated.
(5) The owner, operator or master
shall provide the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection with all current valid
certificates and registers of cargo gear
issued by an organization recognized
by the Commandant under § 31.10–16.
(b) Every acceptable cargo gear certificate and/or register shall be properly executed by a person authorized to
do so and shall:
(1) Certify as to the tests and examinations conducted;
(2) Show the dates on which the tests
and examinations were conducted; and,
(3) Indicate that the cargo gear described in the certificate or register
complies with the standards of the organization or association authorized to
issue the certificate or register.
(c) Competent persons for the purposes of this section are defined as—
(1) Surveyors of a classification society recognized by the Commandant
under 46 U.S.C. 3316.
(2) Surveyors of a cargo gear organization recognized by the Commandant
under § 31.10–16.
(3) Responsible officials or employees
of the testing laboratories, companies,
or organizations who conduct tests of
pieces of loose cargo gear, wire rope, or
the annealing of gear as may be required by the standards of the organization or association authorized to
issue the certificate or register.
(d) The registers issued in connection
with cargo gear certification must
have all required entries fully completed as of the dates indicated, shall
be kept current, and shall include the
following:
(1) A register of the cargo handling
machinery and the gear accessory
thereto carried on the vessel named
therein;
(2) Certification of the testing and
examination of winches, derricks, and
their accessory gear;
(3) Certification of the testing and
examination of cranes, hoists, and
their accessory gear;
(4) Certification of the testing and
examination of chains, rings, hooks,
shackles, swivels, and blocks;

(5) Certification of the testing and
examination of wire rope;
(6) Certification of the heat treatment of chains, rings, hooks, shackles,
and swivels which require such treatment; and,
(7) Certification of the annual thorough examinations of gear not required
to be periodically heat treated.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16895, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51203, Sept. 30,
1997]

§ 71.25–30

[Reserved]

§ 71.25–35 Marine engineering equipment.
(a) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and systems, see subchapter F. (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 71.25–37

Pollution prevention.

At each inspection for certification,
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 28262, Dec. 21, 1972]

§ 71.25–40

Sanitary inspection.

(a) At each annual inspection the
passenger and crew quarters, toilet and
washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, etc., shall be examined
by the inspector to be assured that
they are in a sanitary condition.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 71.25–45

Fire hazards.

(a) At each annual inspection, the inspector shall examine the tank tons
and bilges in the machinery spaces to
see that there is no accumulation of oil
which might create a fire hazard.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 71.25–50

Inspector not limited.

(a) Nothing in this subpart shall be
construed as limiting the inspector
from making such tests or inspections
as he deems necessary to be assured of
the safety and seaworthiness of the
vessel.
(b) [Reserved]

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