CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN 2012
Fire Safety Systems Arrangements
(DNV Extended Checklist)
This checklist has been developed by DNV for the purpose of preparing for the joint PSC
Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety (CIC2012) announced by the Paris MOU and Tokyo
MOU. The checklist covers the areas highlighted in the official CIC2012 checklist, and further sub-
divides them into sub-elements.
The checklist does not claim to be comprehensive  its main purpose is to help ships prepare
more thoroughly for a campaign inspection by raising crew awareness of the scope of the campaign.
Due to the checklist is being rather generic and addressed to all ships in DNV class, not all
questions may be applicable to a particular type of ship or a ship within a particular age group. We
therefore strongly recommend referring to SOLAS Chapter II-2, SOLAS Chapter III and the
International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code). Please contact DNV if further clarification is
required.
Does the Fire Control Plan meet the requirements?
1 YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 01309)
Fire control plan is available on board and meets SOLAS and flag
Administration requirements
Fire control plan is permanently exhibited in accessible locations for
guidance of ship officers
Fire control plan contains information related to fire safety as stated
in SOLAS II-2 15.2.4, 15.3
The plan is up to date and reflects actual location and status of fire
safety systems and appliances
Duplicate of the Fire Control Plan is permanently stored in marked
container outside deckhouse
All fire control plans including plans in containers outside deckhouse
are clearly legible
Do the fire fighters outfits including personal equipment
2a comply with the requirements? YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 07111)
Number and location of fire-fighter's outfits on board is according to
Fire Control plan
Number of spare charges for breathing apparatus kept on board
meets requirements
Locations of Fire-Fighter's outfits and personal equipment are clearly
marked
"Complete set" of fire-fighter's outfit meets inventory requirements
Ref. FSS Ch.3 (2.1)
Each complete set of fire fighter's outfit and personal equipment is
stored separated from each other
Additional requirements from flag Administration where applicable
are observed and met
Do the Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD) comply
2b with the requirements? YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 07112)
Are of approved type. Handling and storage on board meets
requirements Ref. FSS Ch.3 (2.2)
Number and location of EEBD on board are according to Fire Control
Plan
EEBDs locations are clearly visible and properly marked
Spare EEBD units are kept on board as required by Administration
EEBD units serving for training are clearly marked and kept separately
from EEBDs for emergency
Brief instruction or diagram illustrating use is clearly printed on each
EEBD unit
EEBD units on board are maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions
Are the portable extinguishers ready for use in locations as per
3 the fire plan? YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 07110)
Number, location and type of portable fire extinguishers is according
to Fire control plan
Fire extinguishers are maintained immediately ready for use and
location is clearly marked
Sufficient amount of spare charges or spare extinguishers of
appropriate type are available on board
Periodical service of portable fire extinguishers is reflected in
Maintenance plans and records
Does the test of automatic audible alarm sound prior to
release of a fixed gas fire-extinguishing medium into spaces in
4 YES NO N/A
which personnel normally work?
(Deficiency code 07109)
Audible and visible warning alarm activates prior to release of a fixed
gas fire extinguishing medium
Distinct warning alarm is sounded in protected compartment and at
control station when system is activated
Risk of accidental local release from station when safety facilities are
by-passed is duly considered
Are the fire protection systems, fire fighting-systems and
5a appliances maintained ready for use? YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 07108)
Structural fire protection elements (fire divisions, opening and
penetrations) appear in good condition
Fire detection and fire alarm systems including central and local
stations are fully functional
Means of escape clear from obstacles, associated systems and
appliances are ready for immediate use
Fire Fighting systems and appliances are maintained in good
operational order and ready for use
Used extinguishers are recharged or replaced with equivalent spare
units immediately after use
Additional safety precautions taken when equipment is
decommissioned for maintenance
Is there a maintenance plan on board to show that fire
protection systems and fire- fighting systems and appliances
5b YES NO N/A
(as appropriate) have been properly tested and inspected?
(Deficiency code 07124)
Maintenance plan for fire protection and fire fighting systems and
appliances is available on board
Maintenance plan as minimum includes equipment and systems listed
in SOLAS II-2, Reg.14.2.2.3
Maintenance plan for passenger ship and tankers include additional
equipment specific for these ships
Additional maintenance requirements applied by flag Administration
are observed
Is the crew familiar with the location and operation of fire-
fighting systems and appliances that they may be called upon
6 YES NO N/A
to use?
(Deficiency code 07123)
Crew is familiar with arrangements of the ship, location and operation
of fire-fighting systems on board
Officers and crew are familiar with essential shipboard procedures
relating to fire safety and fire fighting
Crew is trained in use of Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD)
EEBD units designated for training are clearly marked and separated
from units serving emergencies
Training manual written in working language of the ship understood
by crew
Training manual is available in each crew mess room and recreation
room
Fire training manual is ship-specific and cover details prescribed by
SOLAS Ch II-2 Reg. 15.2.3.4
Fire safety operational booklet is provided for cargo operations where
applicable
The Fire safety operational booklet is available in crew mess room and
recreation room (may be part of Training manual)
The Fire safety operational booklet is written in working language of
the ship
Crew is familiar with types of fire extinguishers on board and classes
of fires they extinguish
Crew is aware that manual release of fixed gas extinguishing system
requires additional safety measures
Crew is familiar with location of fire hydrants and isolating valves on
fire main
Crew is familiar with location and operation of fire dampers and
ventilation flaps
Crew is familiar with operation of manually operated call points (fire
buttons) and location of nearest ones
Does the test of the sprinkler system trigger an automatic
7 visual and audible alarm for the section? YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 08103)
Sprinkler system operation and failure alarms are fully operational at
each section of the system
Operation of test valve at each section gives alarm to the bridge or
manned central control station
Additional alarm is placed outside mentioned bridge and central
control station for crew notification
All sections of sprinkler system are connected and fully operational
Means are provided to prevent unauthorised operation of stop valves
in the system
Testing the automatic operation of the feed pump can be
demonstrated
Does the activation of any detector or manually operated call
point initiate a visual and audible fire signal at the control
8 YES NO N/A
panel on the bridge or control station?
(Deficiency code 07106)
Means and equipment for periodical testing of various types of fire
detectors are available on board
Function of fire detection and alarm system is periodically tested as
required by Administration
Fire detectors are located in accordance with Fire Control Plan
Activation of automatic fire detectors and manual call points initiate
visual and audible fire alarms
Alarm is readable on the bridge and at Duty Officer station when
bridge is unmanned (ex. in port)
Manually operated call points are located according to Fire control
plan
Is the lighting in escape routes, including the Low Location
9 Lighting systems where applicable properly maintained? YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 07120)
Escape routes Illuminated and clearly marked as applicable for type of
the ship
Escape routes from machinery spaces and spaces below bulkhead
deck have emergency lighting provisions
Is the Emergency Fire pump, capable of producing at least two
10 jets of water? YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 04102)
Emergency fire pump starts and is fully operational under all ship's
service conditions
Emergency fire pump provides sufficient pressure in fire main and
feed at least two fire hose jets
Fire pump is free of leaks though the pump gland and has no signs of
temporary repairs
Sufficient instrumentation and indicators are provided for main and
emergency fire pumps
Emergency fire pump driving motor is in good operational condition
fire pump valves, suction and discharge lines are in good operational
condition, free of leaks
Are the Isolating valves of the fire main marked, maintained
11 and easily operable? YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 07113)
Fire main isolating valves are according to fire control plan and
maintained in good working condition
Fire main isolating valves are easily operable and clearly marked
Effective segregation of fire main sections is checked and can be
demonstrated to PSC inspector
Where a fire drill was witnessed was it found to be
12 satisfactory? YES NO N/A
(Deficiency code 04109)
Fire drills are planned and executed considering various fire
emergencies for the type of ship and cargo
Drills are planned and performed considering as minimum scope
prescribed by SOLAS Ch.III-19.3.4
Each crew member participate in at least one fire drill every months
and capable to perform effectively
Familiarisation in location and the operation of fire extinguishing
appliance is provided for joining crew
Fire drill is held after significant crew change (25% or more) within 24
hours after leaving port
Instruction in use of ship's fire-fighting appliance is given at the same
as drill intervals
Sufficiently detailed accurate record of fire drills is maintained on
board for planning of further drills
Cases when interval between drills exceeded limits or scope is not
completed are documented
Crew is familiar with special duties in respect to use of fire-fighting
equipment assigned in Muster list
Muster list specifies officers assigned to ensure condition and
maintenance of fire systems
Key persons and their deputies are familiar and can effectively
perform duties according to Muster list
There is effective communications and co-operation between
emergency parties