Maritime / Ship RINA CERTIFICATE RINA CERTIFICATE
As regards the naval trade (commercial ships, passenger ships, patrol boats, tug boats, mooring, pilot boats, yachts, boats) the installation and maintenance are carried out according to Circular 100/2014 of the port authorities and eventual supervision of an Authority Ranking of Shipping register (ex. RINA)
– To view the Circular 100/2014 click here : Circular 100/2014
– To view the SOLAS MSC Circ. 798 click here : SOLAS MSC Circ. 798
– To view the SOLAS MSC Circ. 1318 click here : SOLAS MSC Circ. 1318
– To view the SOLAS MSC Circ. 670 click here : SOLAS MSC Circ. 670
The maintenance phases are carried out:
Fixed Co2 firefighting system:
– Annual inspection
Contents in main cylinders checked by liquid level indicator Calibration LevelMeter
– Biennial inspection
Contents in main cylinders checked by weighing
Contents in main cylinders checked by liquid level indicator
Contents of pilot cylinders checked
All cylinders valves visually inspected
Manifold tested for leakage, by applying dry working air
Main valve and distribution valves visually inspected
Main valve and distribution valves tested for operation
Time delay devices tested for correct setting
Remote release system visually inspected
Release station visually inspected
Warning alarms (audible/visual) tested
Fan stop tested
Distribution lines and nozzles blown through, by applying dry working air
All instruction and warning signs on installation inspected
All flexible hoses renewed and check valves in manifold visually inspected every 10 years
Release controls and distribution valves reconnected and system put back in service
Inspection date tags attached
– Five-year inspection
The safety valve on the discharge line to the atmosphere must be disassembled, cleaned and calibrated
– Ten-year inspection (in presence of an Authority Ranking)
High pressure cylinders should be subject to periodic inspections at intervals not exceeding 10 years during which at least 10% of the total number of cylinders must be submitted to an internal inspection and hydrostatic test
Portable and wheeled powder and Co2 extinguishers:
– Annual inspection
– Five-year inspection ONLY WITH CASING NOT UNDER PRESSURE (in presence of an Authority Ranking)
Hydrostatic test
– Ten-year inspection ONLY WITH CASING UNDER PRESSURE (in presence of an Authority Ranking)
Hydrostatic test
Portable and wheeled foam and water extinguishers:
– Annual charge
– Five-year inspection ONLY WITH CASING NOT UNDER PRESSURE (in presence of an Authority Ranking)
Hydrostatic test
– Ten-year inspection ONLY WITH CASING UNDER PRESSURE (in presence of an Authority Ranking)
Hydrostatic test
Small cylinders under pressure employed for the fire extinguishers that are pressurized at the time of use
– Internal inspection every 5 years
– Every 5 years in the case where it is not possible the internal inspection and anyhow every 10 years hydrostatic test in presence of an Authority Ranking
Breathing apparatus:
– Annual inspection through Certified Test Equipment Spasciani
Capacity check of pressure reducer
Checking the warning beep
Capacity check of high and medium pressure components
Replacement o-ring
General test of functionality
General cleaning
Check capacity pressure
Check activation pressure
Check of the membranes conditions
Cleaning and disinfection
Cleaning, disinfection, drying and bagging sealed of the mask
Air cylinders (breathing apparatus – E.E.B.D.): AIR QUALITY CERTIFICATE
– Annual charge (with air accordant regulations UNI-EN 12021
– Every 5 years hydrostatic test (in presence of an Authority Ranking)
To view the service’s standard of other types of system (sprinkler water mist, powder systems, foam systems) consult the “Regulations for periodic service of fixed and mobile fire fighting equipment” of Circular 100/2014 of the General Command Port Authorities – maritime safety.
