Boat Safety Scheme - part 5 checklist
part 5 - outboard and portable engines
please select a sub-section here:
The BSS Guide
Introduction
Inboard engines
Electritcal installations
Electrically propelled vessels
Outboard and portable engines
Fire prevention and extinguishers
LPG installations
Appliances, flueing and ventilation
Pollution
Hire boats and safety features
Appendices

5.1 deck connections minimise risk of cross contamination
deck connections clearly marked 'PETROL'
deck connections clearly marked 'PETROIL'
deck connections clearly marked 'PARAFFIN'
deck connections clearly marked 'DIESEL'
deck connections clearly marked 'LPG BUTANE/PROPANE' as appropriate
deck connections clearly marked 'WATER'
deck connections clearly marked 'PUMP OUT'
deck connections clearly marked 'RINSE OUT'
deck connection markings on deck fitting or immediately beside deck connections

5.2permanent fuel systems fixed/constructed to Standards 2.1-2.19
permanent fuel systems suitably protected against external impact
fuel systems - permanent pipework suitably
protected against external impact
fuel systems - permanent fuel cocks suitably
protected against external impact

5.3portable/close coupled fuel tank in sound condition
fuel tank - portable/close coupled - fuel supply not capable of being readily shut off
fuel tank - portable/close coupled - unauthorised modifications made
fuel tank - portable/close coupled - not clearly marked with type of fuel used
portable fuel tank - not in use - Not stowed in accordance with Standards 7.2 and 7.3 of these Standards

5.4spare petrol carried in approved containers conforming to
petroleum spirit regulations
spare petrol containers stowed in accordance with Standards 7.2 and 7.3 of these Standards

5.5LPG engines comply with LPGA code of practice No. 18
LPG Engines not dual fuel system

5.6outboard engine securely fitted

5.7exhaust noise effectively suppressed

5.8portable LPG/petrol engines generators with integral tanks stowed
in accordance with standards 7.2 and 7.3 of these standards
portable diesel generators with integral tanks stowed in
accordance with Standards 7.2 and 7.3 of these Standards
portable diesel generators stored securely
portable diesel engines stored securely

Check List items in bold are Mandatory
Check List items in italic are Advisory
*EXEMPTION AVAILABLE


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