4 Weekly testing and inspections
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1432 – Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances – (31 May 2012) - Annex – Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances - 4 Weekly testing and inspections

4 Weekly testing and inspections

  4.1 Fixed fire detection and alarm systems

 Verify all fire detection and fire alarm control panel indicators are functional by operating the lamp/indicator test switch.

  4.2 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems

  • .1 verify all fixed fire-extinguishing system control panel indicators are functional by operating the lamp/indicator test switch; and

  • .2 verify all control/section valves are in the correct position.

  4.3 Fire doors

 Verify all fire door control panel indicators, if provided, are functional by operating the lamp/indicator switch.

  4.4 Public address and general alarm systems

 Verify all public address systems and general alarm systems are functioning properly.

  4.5 Breathing apparatus

 Examine all breathing apparatus and EEBD cylinder gauges to confirm they are in the correct pressure range.

  4.6 Low-location lighting

 Verify low-location lighting systems are functional by switching off normal lighting in selected locations.

  4.7 Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems

  • .1 verify all control panel indicators and alarms are functional;

  • .2 visually inspect pump unit and its fittings; and

  • .3 check the pump unit valve positions, if valves are not locked, as applicable.

Parent topic: Annex – Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances
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