3 Maintenance and inspection plan
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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 - 3 Maintenance and inspection plan

3 Maintenance and inspection plan

 Fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems should be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Maintenance and inspections should be carried out in accordance with the ship's maintenance plan having due regard to ensuring the reliability of the system. The onboard maintenance plan should be included in the ship's safety management system and should be based on the system manufacturer's recommendations including:

  • .1 maintenance and inspection procedures and instructions;

  • .2 required schedules for periodic maintenance and inspections;

  • .3 listing of recommended spare parts; and

  • .4 records of inspections and maintenance, including corrective actions taken to maintain the system in operable condition.


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