Exam Question
(a) Describe the routine testing required for self-contained breathing apparatus sets. (8)
(b) Describe the procedure to be adopted to find missing personnel in a smoke filled accommodation area. (8)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Aug 2022
Reference Answer
### (a) Routine Testing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Sets
Routine testing of SCBA sets is mandated by SOLAS Ch. II-2 and the FSS Code. The checks are crucial to ensure the apparatus is fully functional and ready for immediate use in an emergency. The tests can be broken down into monthly shipboard inspections and more detailed annual servicing by a competent person. The following procedure details the comprehensive monthly checks to be carried out by a designated ship's officer.
**1. Visual Inspection (Pre-Test Checks)**
This initial inspection verifies the physical integrity of the apparatus.
Routine testing of SCBA sets is mandated by SOLAS Ch. II-2 and the FSS Code. The checks are crucial to ensure the apparatus is fully functional and ready for immediate use in an emergency. The tests can be broken down into monthly shipboard inspections and more detailed annual servicing by a competent person. The following procedure details the comprehensive monthly checks to be carried out by a designated ship's officer.
**1. Visual Inspection (Pre-Test Checks)**
This initial inspection verifies the physical integrity of the apparatus.
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