4.5.3 Testing
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4.5.3 Testing

 In addition to the survey regime in accordance with Section 27.7 the following should be applied during the life of the certificate:-

  • .1 Annually (by the owner/managing agent) - An airtightness test as follows;

    • Inflate each compartment of the boat individually to 120% of the safe working pressure.
    • Check Integrity of tubes and seams for each compartment with soapy water and, in the case of a rigid inflatable boat, the integrity of the joints between the tubes and the hull.
    • Check that after 30 minutes the pressure is still at 120%.
    • Inflate all compartments to the safe working pressure, and record the ambient temperature. After 24 hours in this condition, pressures should be rechecked and the ambient temperature retaken, and then check that the pressure is not less than 100% of working pressure.
    • A declaration should be sent to the Certifying Authority on completion.

  • .2 At the renewal survey, testing shall be conducted to the satisfaction of the Certifying Authority by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Parent topic: 4.5 Inflatable Boats
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