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Coast Guard, DHS
§ 91.25–15

§ 91.25–20
TABLE 91.25–20(a)(1)—Continued

Lifesaving equipment.

For inspection procedures of Lifesaving appliances and arrangements,
see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.

Type unit

Test

Dry chemical (cartridge-operated type).

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.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]

§ 91.25–20 Fire-extinguishing
ment.

equipDry chemical (stored
pressure type).

(a) At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection and at other
times necessary, the inspector will determine that all fire-extinguishing
equipment is in suitable condition and
may require any tests necessary to determine the condition of the equipment. The inspector will determine if
the tests and inspections required by
§ 97.15–60 of this subchapter have been
conducted. At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the
inspector will check fire-extinguishing
equipment with the following tests and
inspections:
(1) All hand portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems shall be checked as
noted in Table 91.25–20(a)(1). In addition, the hand portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems shall be examined for
excessive corrosion and general condition.

Vaporizing liquid 2
(pump type).

Vaporizing liquid 2
(stored pressure
type).

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 § 95.50–5(e) of
this subchapter.)

(2) Fixed fire-extinguishing systems
shall be checked as noted in Table
91.25–20(a)(2). In addition, all parts of
the fixed fire-extinguishing systems,
shall be examined for excessive corrosion and general conditions.

TABLE 91.25–20(a)(1)
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 clean 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

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

Pump tank (water or
antifreeze).

Cartridge operated
(water, antifreeze or
loaded stream).

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TABLE 91.25–20(a)(2)

Type unit

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

Type system

Test

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

Systems utilizing a soda solution
shall have such solution replaced.
In all cases, ascertain that powder is not caked.
Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
loss exceeds 10 percent of
weight of charge. 1

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

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) On all fire-extinguishing systems,
all piping controls, valves, and alarms
shall be checked to ascertain that the
system is in operating condition. In
this respect 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.

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§ 91.25–25

46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–09 Edition)

(4) The fire main system shall be operated and the pressure checked at the
most remote and highest outlets. All
firehose 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.

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.

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[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 18,
1968; CGD 78–154, 44 FR 13491, Mar. 12, 1979;
CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988; USCG
1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000; 65 FR 11904,
Mar. 7, 2000]

§ 91.25–25 Hull equipment.
(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the inspectors 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) 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

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as
amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30,
1997; USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]

§ 91.25–30 Electrical
equipment.

engineering

For inspection procedures of electrical engineering equipment and systems see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
§ 91.25–35 Marine engineering equipment.
(a) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
§ 91.25–37 Tanks containing dangerous
cargoes.
(a) For inspection and tests of tanks
containing certain dangerous cargoes
in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter.

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