4 Monthly inspections
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1318/Rev.1 – Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire-Extinguishing Systems – (25 May 2021) - Annex – Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire-Extinguishing Systems - 4 Monthly inspections

4 Monthly inspections

 4.1 At least every 30 days a general visual inspection should be made of the overall system condition for obvious signs of damage, and should include verification that:

  • .1 all stop valves are in the closed position;

  • .2 all releasing controls are in the proper position and readily accessible for immediate use;

  • .3 all discharge piping and pneumatic tubing is intact and has not been damaged;

  • .4 all high pressure cylinders are in place and properly secured; and

  • .5 the alarm devices are in place and do not appear damaged.

 4.2 In addition, on low pressure systems the inspections should verify that:

  • .1 the pressure gauge is reading in the normal range;

  • .2 the liquid level indicator is reading within the proper level;

  • .3 the manually operated storage tank main service valve is secured in the open position; and

  • .4 the vapour supply line valve is secured in the open position.

Parent topic: Annex – Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire-Extinguishing Systems
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