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Q3* - Has the fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems, been periodically tested in accordance
with the requirements of the Administration?
1. The PSCO’s should:
- Check that the following components of fixed fire detection and alarm systems, including those
covering cargo and machinery spaces, have been periodically tested in accordance with the
requirements of the Administration:
- Fixed detection and fire alarm control panel indicators
- Detectors and manual call points
- Emergency power supply switchover
- Check for faults and/or alarms of general fire detection and fire alarm panel and repeaters.
- Check detectors and manual call points for damage, obstructions or being painted over.
- Verify test records for the Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
Note: If a system is also found not operationally ready, then this should be recorded as a deficiency but
outside of the CIC.
2. Requirements:
The below list includes some of the requirements relevant to the checks associated with this question.
PSCOs should be aware that requirements may vary based on the type and date of construction of the
ship. For detailed requirements based on the ship’s type and date of construction, PSCO should consult
RuleCheck.
- Ships constructed on or after 1/9/1984 -before 1/07/2002: SOLAS 1981/1983/1991/1992 Amend

/Chapter II-2 / Reg. 13.1.132: The function of the detection system shall be periodically tested to the
satisfaction of the Administration by means of equipment producing hot air at the appropriate
temperature, or smoke or aerosol particles having the appropriate range of density or particle size,
or other phenomena associated with incipient fires to which the detector is designed to respond. All
detectors shall be of a type such that they can be tested for correct operation and restored to
normal surveillance without the renewal of any component.
- As per SOLAS 1999/2000 Amend/Regulation II-2/7.3 (for ships constructed on or after 01/07/2002)
the function of fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems shall be periodically tested to the
satisfaction of the Administration by means of:
- equipment producing hot air at the appropriate temperature,
- smoke or aerosol particles having the appropriate range of density or particle size, or
- other phenomena associated with incipient fires to which the detector is designed to
respond.
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Applicable SOLAS amendment to be verified by RuleCheck.
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- As per SOLAS Amend 99/00 Regulation II-2/14.2.2.1 (retroactive for existing ships), maintenance,
testing and inspections shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the Organization
and in a manner having due regard to ensuring the reliability of fire-fighting systems and appliances
(refer to the Revised Guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and
appliances (MSC.1/Circ.1432, as amended by MSC.1/Circ.1516)).
3. Convention References:
Note: Consult RuleCheck to verify the applicable requirements taking into account the ship’s type and
date of construction.
4. Deficiency code:
- 07106: Fire Detection and alarm system
5. Nature of defect:
- not as required
6. Suggested Action Taken Codes:
- Code 17
- Grounds for Detention (tickbox)
Q4*. Are ventilation closing appliances capable of being closed?
Note: For the purpose of this question, ventilation closing appliances are the means of closing fitted at
the inlet or outlet of a ventilation system such as fire flaps, louvers, etc
1. The PSCO should:
- Test a sample of ventilation closing appliances to ensure that they are capable of being closed.
- Check the proper operation of ventilation closing appliances, and that there is no presence of holes
or severe deterioration.
- Check if the operation of ventilation closing appliances is not obstructed by equipment, stores or
cargo.
- Check if ventilation closing appliances are permanently marked and indicate whether the shutoff is
open or closed.
- If applicable, check that battery room ventilators are fitted with a functional means of closing and
provided with an appropriate warning notice at the closing device.
2. Requirements:
The below list includes some of the requirements relevant to the checks associated with this question.
PSCOs should be aware that requirements may vary based on the type and date of construction of the
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ship. For detailed requirements based on the ship’s type and date of construction, PSCO should consult
RuleCheck.
- As per SOLAS Regulation II-2/5.2.1.1, the main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems shall be
capable of being closed from outside the spaces being ventilated. The means of closing shall be
easily accessible as well as prominently and permanently marked and shall indicate whether the
shutoff is open or closed.
o Exception (Passenger ship ≤36 passengers, cargo ships and tankers): Divisions between
control stations (emergency generators) and open decks may have air intake openings
without means for closure, unless a fixed gas fire-fighting system is fitted. (SOLAS II-
2/9.2.2.4 (passenger); 9.2.3.3 (Cargo ships); 9.2.4.2(Tankers)).
- As per the Unified Interpretation contained in MSC.1/Circ.1434:

- Battery room ventilators are to be fitted with a means of closing whenever:
- The battery room does not open directly onto an exposed deck;
- The ventilation opening for the battery room is required to be fitted with a closing
device according to the Load Line Convention (i.e. the height of the opening does
not extend to more than 4.5 m (14.8 feet) above the deck for position 1 or to more
than 2.3 m (7.5 feet) above the deck in position 2); or
- The battery room is fitted with a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system.
- Where a battery room ventilator is fitted with a closing device, then a warning notice
stating, for example “This closing device is to be kept open and only closed in the event of
fire or other emergency – Explosive gas”, is to be provided at the closing device to mitigate
the possibility of inadvertent closing.
- As per SOLAS Amend 99/00 Regulation II-2/14.2.1.1, the structural fire protection including fire
resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions shall be kept in
good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs.
3. Convention Reference:
Note: Consult RuleCheck to verify the applicable requirements taking into account the ship’s type and
date of construction.
4. Deficiency Code:
- 07116: Ventilation
5. Nature of Defect:
- Not as required, Inoperative, Missing
6. Suggested Action Taken:
- Code 17
- Grounds for Detention (tickbox)

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TEG35/3.

1. The PSCO’s should:

- Ships constructed on or after 1/9/1984 -before 1/07/2002: SOLAS 1981/1983/1991/1992 Amend

- 07106: Fire Detection and alarm system

6. Suggested Action Taken Codes:

Q4*. Are ventilation closing appliances capable of being closed?

1. The PSCO should:

- As per the Unified Interpretation contained in MSC.1/Circ.1434:

- Not as required, Inoperative, Missing

6. Suggested Action Taken:

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