Service, Testing and Maintenance of Fire extinguishers and Fire extinguishers and other incidental work 1. The MaineDOT, Ferry Service (MSFS) operates eight (8) United States Coast Guard inspected vessels that require annual inspections, testing, maintenance, and service of fixed fire suppression systems, semi-portable systems, and portable extinguishers. This service will also include portable extinguishers in Rockland and other locations as specified. 2. Inspection of all terminals, ticket houses, crew houses, and sheds with portable extinguishers will be performed on site, once yearly. All other emergency or damaged equipment work will be completed only at the request of the Maine state Ferry Service. 3. Annual vessel inspections will be done to coincide with insurance requirements for the vessels and will be done in the presence of the attending USCG inspectors. Advance notice for scheduling will be given at least two weeks prior to the inspection. 4. The fixed CO2 and/or halon system will be inspected, and all cylinders weighed to confirm they are fully charged. In addition, the system is to be tested using contractor supplied gas to prove proper operation of the actuation systems and time delays ensuring the suppression gas does reach the desired location. 5. Inspection and testing of all associated parts of the system will also be required and will include, but is not limited to hydrostatic testing, hose replacement, and required maintenance of the systems. This will also include emergency repairs and/or system recharging after an intentional or accidental discharge. 6. All portable and semi-portable systems will be tested and inspected for condition, charge, and hydro date. 7. Testing of the fixed system will include blocking manifold, proving rupture pins activate, introducing CO2 from portable source into piping to check time delays and to prove CO2 reaches nozzles. In addition, all electrical shutdowns connected to CO2 will be checked. 8. Weighing of bottles requires two people to safely accomplish in a timely manner, due to their size and locations. 9. All inspections and repairs will be scheduled and authorized by the Maine State Ferry Service Director, Assistant Director, and/or Transportation Operation Manager. 10. All work will conform to applicable Code of Federal Regulations governing these vessels.
