ANNUAL_555_FM-200_Test JOSEPH GERCZAK.doc

55500_ENV_0624_154WPC

WORK ITEM 1: FM-200 Fire Suppression System, Inspect and Test

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to inspect and test the FM-200 Fixed Fire Suppression System in the following locations:

Table 1 - fm-200 Location

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 436-301, Rev C, Fire Detection System Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 555-201, Rev B, Fixed Fire Extinguishing System A&D FM-200 & R-102 Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 555-301, Rev F, Fixed Fire Extinguishing System Diagram

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 601-302, Rev D, General Arrangement Coast Guard Publications

Coast Guard Technical Publication (TP) 8095A, SWBS 555, Aug 2019, FM-200 Beta Fire Protection System Heptafluoropropane Suppression Design, Installation, Operation & Service Manual

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), 2022, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures Other References

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 49, Section 173.34

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR.

None.

3.1.2 Tech Rep. The Contractor shall provide the services of a certified Tech Rep, who is familiar with the FM 200 fire suppression equipment/system to accomplish the following tasks – on site:

· Provide manufacturer's proprietary information, software, and tools pertinent to the equipment/system.

· Assist with proper repair methods, and ensure compliance with manufacturer's procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, repair, modification, calibration, and reassembly of the equipment/system.

· Ensure that the Tech Rep is a Certified Representative of Chemetron Fire Systems.

· Submit the Tech Rep’s name and résumé to the COR at the Arrival Conference.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor shall furnish and install all protective coverings to seal off and protect all non-affected vessel's components, equipment, and spaces near the work area against contamination during the performance of work. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall remove all installed protective measures, inspect for the presence of contamination, and return all contaminated equipment, components, and spaces to original condition of cleanliness.

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor shall handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). Known interferences include, but are not limited to the below-listed:

· Wiring

· Mounting brackets

· Machinery

NOTE

Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment.

3.2 Testing procedure coordination. Prior to accomplishing the below listed tasks, the Contractor shall coordinate all test procedures, review all applicable safety precautions and cutter safety checklist with the COR.

warning

Inhalation of FM-200 concentrations of 10% or more may cause headache, disorientation, vertigo, sweating, numbness, loss of limb control, mental confusion, and loss of consciousness in as little as 16 seconds. Cardiac arrest within seconds of unconsciousness, permanent brain damage in 3-5 minutes or death, unless effective CPR is initiated within the first minutes of cardiac arrest.

3.3 Equipment inspection. The Contractor shall perform a complete annual inspection on the three installed FM-200 systems as shown in Table 1, FM-200 Location, using the Coast Guard Drawings listed in Section 2 References and TP 8095 (Sections 7) as reference.

caution

Failure to remove the solenoids at each tank will result in the activation of the FM-200 system.

3.3.1 The Contractor shall accomplish the following test on all primary and secondary FM-200 systems for the main engine room, generator room and emergency generator room:

· Remove the solenoid pilot valves from the primary and secondary cylinders in the port and starboard steering gear rooms and damage control locker.

· Verify that the fire panel is in the normal operation mode.

· Verify that the associated supply and exhaust ventilation fans and dampers are on/open.

· Operate the associated FM-200 release station.

· Time the pre-discharge delay and that the solenoid valve energizes after 30 seconds.

· Verify that all sirens, bells and strobe lights activate.

· Verify that the associated ventilation system, (fans and dampers) shut down.

· Verify that the MCMS indicates the shuts down of all associated engines, pumps and valves.

· Verify that the pilothouse alarm panel, Human Machine Interface (HMI) ventilation display, and MCMS indicate that the FM-200 system was activated.

· Simulate the FM-200 pressure switch activation by pulling down on the plunger located on the bottom of the pressure switch.

· Submit a CFR for any and all discrepancies.

3.4 Inspection of compressed gas cylinders. The Contractor shall inspect and test all cylinders for compliance with CFR Title 49, Section 173.34. Cylinder weight and pressure checks shall be accomplished using TP 8095, paragraph 7 as reference. Submit a CFR

NOTE

The location for the 40# FM-200 bottles is the Emergency Generator Room. The location for the 150# FM-200 bottles is the starboard steering gear room. The location for the 550 #FM-200 bottles is the port steering gear room.

3.5 FM-200 system restoration. The Contractor shall ensure all three primary and secondary systems are replenished to the required cylinder weight.

3.6 Operational test, post-repair. After completion of work and in the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector, the Contractor shall thoroughly test and demonstrate all items or shipboard devices that have been disturbed, used, repaired, altered, or installed to be in satisfactory operating condition. Submit a CFR.

4. NOTES

4.1 Additional information. The COR may provide additional information in the form of maintenance procedure card (MPC) N31015.D providing greater details, if requested.

Inspection and certification will be conducted onboard CGC JOSEPH GERCZAK located at 400 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu, HI 96819. Period of performance will be from 01DEC24-18DEC24. Point of Contact will be the Engineering Petty Officer, Clayton Germyn.