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What annual testing and inspections of fire-fighting equipment must he carried out on board a UK ship?

To ensure that: 

(1) all fire doors, and ventilation dampers where appropriate, operate remotely; (2) where practicable, all aqueous foam and water spray fixed fire-fighting installations operate correctly; (3) all accessible components of fixed fire-fighting systems (typically nozzles) are free from damage or obstruction on visual inspection; (4) all fire pumps, including sprinkler system pumps, develop correct pressures and flow rates; (5) all hydrants operate; (6) all antifreeze solutions are correctly maintained and cross-connection between fire main and sprinkler system operates correctly; and (7) fixed fire detection systems operate correctly, according to manufacturers’ test instructions.

 

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