- EMERGENCY SOURCE OF POWER
- MAIN AND EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP
- FIREMANS, HYDRANTS, HOSES, NOZZLES AND APPLICATORS
- READINESS OF FIRE HYDRANTS, HOSES
- PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS AND FOAM APPLICATORS
- SPARE CHARGES
- FIRE AND/OR SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM
- FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM (MACHINERY SPACE, PAINT LOCKER, DEEP FAT COOKING ETC.)
- REMOTE STOPPING OF FANS, OIL PUMPS, ETC
- CLOSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SKYLIGHTS, FLAPS ETC
- FIREMAN’S OUTFITS & EEBDS
- FIRE FIGHTING/PROTECTION ARRANGEMENTS
The operation of the emergency source(s) of electrical power, including their starting arrangement, the systems supplied, and when appropriate, their automatic operation as far as practicable
Verification that each Fire pump (including starting and priming arrangements) is capable of producing the required two jets of water (whilst also permitting the simultaneous operation of foam system on tankers)
Condition of fire main (no soft patches or doublers) together with flanges and valves, hydrants, hoses, nozzles, applicators, spanners, relief valves and international shore connection
Each hose complete with couplings, nozzle (dual-purpose nozzles where applicable) and tools kept ready for use
Confirmation that portable fire extinguishers correspond to the fire control plan w.r.t. number, type and location and that when examined were in good condition, fully charged and ready for use.
Availability of spare charge/s for each portable extinguisher or additional portable extinguishers of the same type.
Examine for proper functioning and possible testing.
Examination of fixed fire fighting system controls, piping, instructions and marking. Checking for evidence of proper maintenance and servicing including date of last systems tests.
Verify that the remote controls for stopping fans and machinery and shutting off fuel supplies in machinery spaces are in working order Examination of closing arrangements of ventilators, funnel annular spaces, skylights, doorways and tunnel where applicable, including condition of operating mechanism e.g. wire ropes, hydraulic piping etc Verify that Fireman’s outfits are complete and in good condition
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