Class NK TEC-0869
ClassNK issues Technical Information TEC-0869 regarding the Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships as follows:
The Panama Government has informed ClassNK of Merchant Marine Circular No.226, “Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances”, which is in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships. The essential points of the Guidelines are shown below.
The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0511 is now superseded. The requirements only are shown below. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Guideline which is available on Panama Government Internet Homepage
Main points of changes are as follows;
1. Fixed CO2 Fire-Extinguishing Systems
– Hydrostatic testing of high pressure cylinders
[Old] All cylinders before 20 years
[New] 10% cylinders at 10 years interval
– Flexible hoses
To be replaced at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer and not exceeding every 10 years
2. New requirements for Fixed Dry-Powder Fire-Extinguishing Systems
3. Automatic Sprinkler and Fixed Pressure Water Spray Systems
– Additional requirement at Monthly, Quarterly, Annual
– Internal inspection of pressure tank, all check and control valves at 5 yearly interval.
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Source: ClassNK