Exam Question
What maintenance and checks are crried out on CO2 bottles
(a) Weekly,
(b) Montlhy,
(c) Yerly,
(d) 2 yearly, and
What schedule is followed for pressure testing of the bottles
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Sep 2023
Reference Answer
### Purpose of CO2 System Maintenance
The fixed CO2 fire-extinguishing system is a critical safety installation onboard, mandated by SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 10 and detailed in the FSS Code Chapter 5. Its purpose is to provide a total flooding capability for spaces like the engine room, pump room, and cargo holds. Regular and diligent maintenance is not merely a procedural task but a regulatory requirement to ensure the system's operational readiness, reliability, and safety at all times. Failure of this system can have catastrophic consequences.
### Critical Safety Precautions Before Maintenance
Before commencing any work inside the CO2 room, the following safety protocols must be strictly adhered to:
The fixed CO2 fire-extinguishing system is a critical safety installation onboard, mandated by SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 10 and detailed in the FSS Code Chapter 5. Its purpose is to provide a total flooding capability for spaces like the engine room, pump room, and cargo holds. Regular and diligent maintenance is not merely a procedural task but a regulatory requirement to ensure the system's operational readiness, reliability, and safety at all times. Failure of this system can have catastrophic consequences.
### Critical Safety Precautions Before Maintenance
Before commencing any work inside the CO2 room, the following safety protocols must be strictly adhered to:
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