Dave & Dan...
If I am correct I believe those reqmts were in the NFPA code referenced by USCG Fed Regulations. I also believe (recall reading) that the USCG Regs have dropped the NFPA reference for at least some of the fire extinguisher reqmts for recreational boats.
I find very little info re: fixed system inspection requirements and don't believe that USCG Aux or USPS Vessel Safety Checks include any verification of fixed system inspections. Only reqmt is the green ready light indicates system is functional.
Can either of you cite a USCG Reg that includes the inspection of fixed systems for re reational boats? I'm not trying to be difficult just trying to better understand as I have a fixed system and do USPS Vessel Safety Checks... any training material I have avoids the issue and makes no mention of periodic inspection
I read that installed halon or similar fixed systems have to follow the following. Which is basically whatever inspection procedures the manufacturer deems necessary and included in the operators manual.
33 cfr 175.315 Fixed fire extinguishing systems.
(a) A fixed fire extinguishing system must be of a type approved by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 162
46 cfr......
§ 162.161-5 Instruction manual for design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
(a) The manufacturer must prepare a system instruction manual for design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the system. The manual must be reviewed and accepted by an independent laboratory listed in 46 CFR 162.161–10 and approved by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR 159.005–13
§ 162.161-9 Procedure for approval.
(a) Preapproval review is required as detailed in 46 CFR 159.005–5 and 159.005–7.
(b) Applications for approval must be submitted in accordance with 46 CFR 159.005–9 through 159.005–12 to the Commandant (CG–5214). In addition to the listed requirements:
(1) Evidence must be shown that an acceptable follow-up factory inspection program is in place in each factory location. This could be demonstrated by providing an original copy of the contract for a follow-up program between the manufacturer and the independent laboratory. The follow-up program must include provisions that prohibit changes to the approved equipment without review and approval by the independent laboratory.
(2) Two design, installation, operation and maintenance manuals must be submitted