46 C.F.R. Subpart C—Miscellaneous
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, a fixed gaseous fire-extinguishing system or another approved fixed fire-extinguishing system must be installed in each paint locker. (b) No fixed fire-extinguishing system need be installed in a paint locker that is— (1) Less than 1.7 cubic meters (60 cubic feet) in volume; (2) Accessible only from the weather deck; and (3) Not adjacent to a tank for flammable or combustible liquid. (c) Each fixed fire-extinguishing system installed must comply with part 95 of this chapter or be approved by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center. Each vessel with a helicopter-landing deck must meet the fire fighting requirements of part 108 of this chapter. (a) Each fire monitor of the fire main system must be fitted with a shut-off valve at the monitor and at the connection to the fire main discharge manifold required by §132.120(h) of this part. (b) Fire monitor piping must comply with §132.110 of this part. (c) Each fire monitor must be protected against over-pressure. A vessel may install equipment for detection of and protection against fires beyond that required by this subchapter, unless the excess equipment in any way endangers the vessel or the persons aboard. This equipment must be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. (a) Each master of a vessel shall ensure that the tests and inspections, of fire-extinguishing equipment, described by paragraph (b) of this section are performed— (1) Every 12 months; or (2) Not later than the next inspection for certification and periodic inspection, unless the total time from the date of the last tests and inspections exceeds 15 months. (b) The master shall provide satisfactory evidence of the servicing of fire-extinguishing equipment, required by paragraph (c) of this section, to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility may be required to perform the required inspections, maintenance, and hydrostatic tests. (c) The following tests and inspections of fire-extinguishing equipment must be performed by the owner, operator, or master, or by a qualified servicing facility, to verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section: (1) Each portable fire extinguisher must be inspected, maintained, and hydrostatically tested as required by Chapter 4 of NFPA 10 with the frequency specified by NFPA 10. Carbon-dioxide and halon portable fire extinguishers must be refilled when the weight loss of net content exceeds that specified for fixed systems by Table 132.350. Further, each must be examined for excessive corrosion and for general condition. A tag issued by a qualified servicing facility, and attached to each extinguisher, will be acceptable evidence that the necessary maintenance has been conducted. (2) Each semiportable fire extinguisher and each fixed fire-extinguishing system must be— (i) Inspected and tested as required by Table 132.350 of this subpart; (ii) Inspected, tested, and marked as required by §§147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter; (iii) Inspected to ensure that piping, controls, and valves are in good general condition with no excessive corrosion; and (iv) Inspected and tested to determine that alarms and ventilation shutdowns for each fire-extinguishing system operate properly. (3) The fire-main system must be operated, and the pressure checked at the remotest and highest outlets. Each fire hose must be subjected to a test pressure, equivalent either to the maximal pressure to which it may be subjected in service or to 690 kPa (100 psi), whichever is greater. (4) All systems for detecting smoke and fire, including sensors and alarms, must be inspected and tested. [CGD 82–004 and CGD 86–074, 62 FR 49348, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6507, Feb. 9, 2000] (a) Each vessel of less than 100 gross tons must carry one fire axe. (b) Each vessel of 100 or more gross tons must carry two fire axes. (c) Each fire axe must be so placed as to be readily available in an emergency. (d) Each fire axe must be so placed in the open or behind glass that it is readily visible, except that, if the enclosure is marked in compliance with §131.830 of this subchapter, the axe may be placed in an enclosure together with the fire hose. (a) When carrying fixed independent tanks on deck or portable tanks in compliance with §125.110 of this subchapter, each vessel must also comply with §§98.30–37 and 98.30–39 of this chapter. (b) When carrying portable tanks in compliance with §125.120 of this subchapter, each vessel must also comply with 49 CFR 176.315.
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PART 132—FIRE-PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Subpart C—Miscellaneous
§ 132.310 Fixed fire-extinguishing systems for paint lockers.
§ 132.320 Helicopter-landing decks.
§ 132.330 Fire monitors.
§ 132.340 Equipment installed although not required.
§ 132.350 Tests and inspections of fire-extinguishing equipment.
Table 132.350_Tests of Semiportable and Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Systems---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type of system Test----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Carbon dioxide......................................... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight loss exceeds 10% of weight of charge. Test time delays, alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or other nonflammable gas as stated in the manufacturer's instruction manual. Inspect hoses and nozzles to be sure they are clean.Halon.................................................. Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight loss exceeds 5% of weight of charge. If the system has a pressure gauge, also recharge if pressure loss (adjusted for temperature) exceeds 10%. Test time delays, alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or other nonflammable gas as stated in the manufacturer's instruction manual. Inspect hoses and nozzles to be sure they are clean.Dry chemical (cartridge-operated)...................... Examine pressure cartridge and replace if end is punctured or if cartridge has leaked or is in unsuitable condition. Inspect hose and nozzle to see that they are clear. Insert charged cartridge. Ensure that dry chemical is free-flowing (not caked) and that extinguisher contains full charge.Dry chemical (stored pressure)......................... See that pressure gauge is in opera ting range. If not, or if seal is broken, weigh or otherwise determine that extinguisher is fully charged with dry chemical. Recharge if pressure is low or if dry chemical is needed.Foam (stored pressure)................................. See that pressure gauge, if there is one, is in operating range. If it is not, or if seal is broken, weigh or otherwise determine that extinguisher is fully charged with foam. Recharge if pressure is low or if foam is needed. Replace premixed agent every 3 years.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
§ 132.360 Fire axes.
§ 132.370 Added requirements for fixed independent and portable tanks.
