Boat Safety Scheme - part six checklist
part 6 – fire prevention & extinguishing equipment
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

6.1 fire extinguishers of an approved type
fire extinguishers readily accessible
fire extinguishers near fire risk points
fire extinguishers maintained in good condition
fire extinguishers above minimum (individual) fire rating*
fire extinguishers above minimum combined fire rating*
required number of fire extinguishers*
portable fire extinguisher capable of discharge into engine space, without fully opening primary access

6.2fire extinguisher fixed system - remote release device readily accessible from outside risk space

6.3fire blanket required and fitted
fire blanket fitted at least to 'light duty' BS 6575*
fire blanket ready for immediate use
fire blanket kept near to cooking facilities

6.4 exposed GRP - fire retardant complies with Class 2 BS 476 Part 7*

6.5 thermal Insulation - complies with Type A BS 3837 Part 1*

6.6soft furnishings/fabrics/foam material of suitable
fire resistant/non-toxic material *
upholstery fabric test to Standards of BS EN 1021 Parts 1 and 2*

6.7no two means of escape from accommodation areas*
means of escape - opening not of minimum dimensions*

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


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