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MAY 2016 FOGHORN 23 SAFETYMATTERS Maintenance Management Program Cloud Based - Access from any Device with any browser Maintenance - Inventory - Documentation Intuitive User Interface Flagship Integration Turnkey Setup w w w . W h e e l H o u s e T e c h . c o m - 9 7 8 - 5 6 2 - 5 2 1 1 Foghorn_March_2015.indd 1 2202015 34342 PM B for fires in flammable liquids greases etc. where a blanketing effect is essential. C for fires in electrical equipment where the use of non-conducting ex- tinguishing agent is very important. D for metal fires where removing the burning item from the vessel is the best course of action. K for fires in cooking oils and greases such as animal fats and vegetable fats where a chemical reaction smothers the fire. Type D and K extinguishers are not addressed in the regulations however the Class K designation is fairly recent and is in recognition of the transi- tion from animal to vegetable oils in cooking and the need for a different type of extinguishing agent. The number designations for size will start with I for the smallest to V for the largest. Sizes I and II are considered hand portable fire extin- guishers and sizes III IV and V are con- sidered semiportable. Inspection Coast Guard regulations require the owner managing operator or a qualified servicing facility as applicable to conduct inspections and tests of portable fire extinguishers on inspected vessels. The regulations further state that inspections maintenance proce- dures and hydrostatic pressure tests shall be in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 10 NFPA 10. NFPA10 requires portable fire extin- guishers to be inspected monthly. These visual inspections can be conducted by the crew and are intended to verify that each extinguisher is in its designated place and will operate if needed. The monthly inspection of portable fire ex- tinguishers will include a check of at least the following items Located in designated place. The vessels Certificate of Inspection will indicate the number and size of portable extinguishers required on board. In determining that number the Coast Guard likely worked with the vessel owner and tables within the regulations e.g. Table 181.500a in 46 CFR Subchapter T No obstruction to access or visibility. Portable fire extinguishers do not belong in cabinets under benches or in areas easily obstructed by gear needed to operate the vessel Operating instructions on nameplate legible and facing outward Safety seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing See below Fullness determined by weighing or lifting. Does the extinguisher feel light Examine for obvious physical damage corrosion leakage or clogged nozzle and Pressure gage reading or indicator in the operable range or position. Note A pressure gauge in the normal or operable range is not a 100 percent guaranty that the extinguisher will perform as intended. A broken seal