[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR61.40-10]

[Page 296-297]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 61_PERIODIC TESTS AND INSPECTIONS--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart 61.40_Design Verification and Periodic Testing of Vital System 
                               Automation
 
Sec. 61.40-10  Test procedure details.

    (a) Test procedure documents must be in a step-by-step or checkoff 
list format. Each test instruction must specify equipment status, 
apparatus necessary to perform the tests, safety precautions, safety 
control and alarm setpoints, the procedure to be followed, and the 
expected test result.
    (b) Test techniques must not simulate monitored system conditions by 
mis-adjustment, artificial signals, improper wiring, tampering, or 
revision of

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the system unless the test would damage equipment or endanger personnel. 
In the latter case, the use of a synthesized signal or condition applied 
to the sensor is acceptable if test equipment is maintained in good 
working order and is periodically calibrated to the satisfaction of the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Other test techniques must be 
approved by the Commandant (G-MSE).

[CGD 80-064, 49 FR 32193, Aug. 13, 1984, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 
50463, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50728, Sept. 27, 1996]