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Ventilation systems and fire dampers - test all fire dampers for remote operation; - verify galley exhaust ducts and filters are free of grease build-up; and


- test all ventilation controls interconnected with fire-protection systems for proper operation.


Fire doors - test all remotely controlled fire doors for proper release.


Breathing apparatus - check breathing apparatus air recharging systems, if fitted, to ensure the air quality is to a recognised national standard (e.g. BS EN 12021, or USCGA grade D or better);


- check all breathing apparatus face masks and air demand valves are in serviceable condition;


- check EEBDs according to manufacturer’s instruction; and


- SCBA cylinders should be used on a rotation basis in drills and should have their air charge used or blown-off and refilled as per the manufacturer’s guidelines.


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Fixed dry chemical powder systems - visually inspect all accessible components for proper condition;


- verify the pressure regulators are in proper order and within calibration limits; and


- agitate the dry chemical powder charge with nitrogen in accordance with system manufacturer’s instructions (note: Due to the powder’s affinity for moisture, any nitrogen gas introduced for agitation must be moisture free).


Fixed aerosol


extinguishing systems - verify condensed or dispersed aerosol generators have not exceeded their


mandatory replacement date. Pneumatic or electric actuators should be demonstrated working, as far as practicable.


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Portable


foam applicators - verify all portable foam applicators are set to the correct proportioning ratio for the foam


concentrate supplied and the equipment is in proper order;


- verify all portable containers or portable tanks containing foam concentrate, that remain factory sealed, and the manufacturer’s recommended service life interval has not been exceeded;


- portable containers or portable tanks containing foam concentrate, excluding protein based concentrates, less than 10 years old, that remain factory sealed can normally be accepted without the periodical foam control tests required in MSC.1/ Circ.1312 being carried out;


- protein based foam concentrate portable containers and portable tanks must be thoroughly checked and, if more than five years old, the foam concentrate must be subjected to the periodical foam control tests required in MSC.1/Circ.1312, or renewed; and


- the foam concentrates of any non-sealed portable containers and portable tanks, and portable containers and portable tanks where production data is not documented, should be subjected to the periodical foam control tests required in MSC.1/Circ.1312.


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Wheeled (mobile) fire extinguishers - perform periodical inspections in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;


- visually inspect all accessible components for proper condition;


- check the hydrostatic test date of each cylinder; and


- for dry powder extinguishers, invert extinguisher to ensure powder is agitated.


Galley and deep fat cooking fire-extinguishing systems - check galley and deep fat cooking fire-extinguishing systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.


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