46 C.F.R. Subpart 91.25—Inspection for Certification
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) An inspection for certification is a prerequisite of the reissuance of a certificate of inspection. You must submit a written application for an inspection for certification to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. To renew a Certificate of Inspection, you must submit an application at least 30 days before the expiration of the tank vessel's current certificate. You must use Form CG–3752, Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel, and submit it to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection at, or nearest to, the port where the vessel is located. When renewing a Certificate of Inspection, you must schedule an inspection for certification within the 3 months before the expiration date of the current Certificate of Inspection. [USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery, and equipment. 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 auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, lifesaving 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. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5718, Apr. 12, 1968; CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 71–161R, 37 FR 28262, 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 48051, Sept. 18, 1995] For inspection procedures of Lifesaving appliances and arrangements, see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. [CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996] (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. (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. (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. (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. [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] (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 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 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] For inspection procedures of electrical engineering equipment and systems see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. (a) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. (a) For inspection and tests of tanks containing certain dangerous cargoes in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter. 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 28262, Dec. 21, 1972, as amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] (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 inspector to be assured that they are in a sanitary condition. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] (a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the inspector shall examine the tank tops and bilges in the machinery spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil which might create a fire hazard. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] (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.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 91—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
Subpart 91.25—Inspection for Certification
§ 91.25-1 Prerequisite of reissuance of certificate of inspection.
§ 91.25-5 Application for a Certificate of Inspection.
§ 91.25-10 Scope of inspection.
§ 91.25-15 Lifesaving equipment.
§ 91.25-20 Fire-extinguishing equipment.
Table 91.25-20(a)(1)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type unit Test------------------------------------------------------------------------Soda acid................................ Discharge. Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.Foam..................................... Discharge. Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.Pump tank (water or antifreeze).......... Discharge. Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge with clean water or antifreeze.Cartridge operated (water, antifreeze or Examine pressure cartridge loaded stream). 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.Carbon Dioxide........................... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight loss exceeds 10 percent of weight of charge. Inspect hose and nozzle to be sure they are clear. \1\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.Dry chemical (stored pressure type)...... 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.Vaporizing liquid \2\ (pump type)........ Pump a few strokes into clean pail and replace liquid. Keep water out of extinguisher or liquid. Keep extinguisher completely full of liquid.Vaporizing liquid \2\ (stored pressure See that pressure gage is in type). 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.------------------------------------------------------------------------\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.)
Table 91.25-20(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 systems must be tested or renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
§ 91.25-25 Hull equipment.
§ 91.25-30 Electrical engineering equipment.
§ 91.25-35 Marine engineering equipment.
§ 91.25-37 Tanks containing dangerous cargoes.
§ 91.25-38 Pollution prevention.
§ 91.25-40 Sanitary inspection.
§ 91.25-45 Fire hazards.
§ 91.25-50 Inspector not limited.
