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

To ensure that:

 (1) all fire extinguishers are at correct pressure and are not due for servicing; (2) all automatic alarms for sprinkler systems activate using the suction test valves; (3) the international shore connection is serviceable; (4) fire-fighting equipment lockers contain their full inventory and the equipment they contain is in serviceable condition; and (5) all fire doors, fire dampers and closing devices can be operated locally.

 

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

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