[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR169.247]

[Page 46]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 169_SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 169.200_Inspection and Certification
 
Sec. 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.

               Table 169.247(a)(1)--Portable Extinguishers
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               Type unit                              Test
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Foam..................................  Discharge. Clean hose and inside
                                         of extinguisher thoroughly.
                                         Recharge.
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.
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)........  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.
HALON 1211 or HALON 1301).............  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.
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                   Table 169.247(a)(2)--Fixed Systems
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              Type system                             Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carbon dioxide or HALON 1301..........  Weigh cylinders. Recharge if
                                         weight loss exceeds 10 pct of
                                         weight of charge.
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[CGD 83-005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 
FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]