2.1 |
filling pipe taken to deck level | |
filling pipe arranged to prevent fuel entering any part of the boat | ||
2.2 | filling pipe of prescribed minimum internal diameter* | |
filling pipe of non-kinking material | ||
filling pipe suitable for use with petrol | ||
filling pipe of suitable material for use with fuel oil | ||
filling pipe connected with leakproof joints to the top of the tank | ||
filling pipe connected with leakproof joints to the screwcap or plate | ||
deck filling connection outside coaming | ||
filling pipe adequately supported | ||
filling pipe of minimum practicable length | ||
filling pipe joints/connections readily accessible | ||
2.3 | 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' | ||
deck connections clearly marked 'WATER' | ||
deck connections clearly marked 'PUMP OUT' | ||
deck connections clearly marked 'RINSE OUT' | ||
deck connections are marked on deck fitting or immediately beside deck connections | ||
2.4 | vent pipe of minimum practicable length | |
vent pipe fitted* | ||
vent pipe has the prescribed minimum internal diameter | ||
vent pipe fitted at highest point of fuel tank | ||
vent pipe connected with leakproof joints | ||
vent pipe of non-kinking material | ||
vent pipe of suitable material for use with petrol | ||
vent pipe of suitable material for use with fuel oil | ||
2.5 | vent pipe extended to at least the height | |
equal of the deck filling connections | ||
open end of the vent pipe fitted in a position where no danger will be incurred from escaping fuel or vapour |
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vent pipe fitted with an effective prescribed flame arrester | ||
vent pipe's flame arrester mesh less than 11/linear centimetre | ||
vent pipe's total area of gauze clear openings less than cross section of air pipe | ||
2.6 | fuel tank properly secured | |
fuel tank as low as practicable | ||
fuel tank of a suitable non-corrosive material | ||
fuel tank sufficiently fire resistant (BS 476 Part 20) | ||
fuel tank marked to indicate pressure test (0.25kg/cm2)* | ||
fuel tank's joints/seams efficiently made to sustain pressure test | ||
2.7 | petrol/paraffin tank larger than 2.5 litres is more than 1 metre from engine/heating appliances and insulated by an efficient fireproof baffle | |
2.8 | tube sight - not gauge glass/plastic* | |
fitted fuel level indicator doesn't allow escape of fuel or vapour if damaged* | ||
fitted dipstick - calibrated* | ||
fitted dipstick - gas tight* | ||
dipstick - can't strike bottom of tank* | ||
2.9 | fuel tank accessible for inspection | |
fuel tank connections readily accessible for inspection | ||
2.10 | fuel tank effectively bonded to deck filling connection | |
fuel tank effectively bonded to an earth point | ||
2.11 | fuel tank's drain valve suitable* | |
2.12 | fuel supply lines - connections through top, or as near as practicable to top, of tank* |
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gravity feed system - cock/valve fitted to tank | ||
return fuel line - connections through top, or as near as practicable to top, of tank* |
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2.13 | fixed fuel pipe copper/stainless steel/aluminium alloy or for diesel | |
only mild steel | ||
fuel pipe fixed clear of exhaust system | ||
fuel pipe fixed clear of heating apparatus | ||
fuel pipe adequately supported | ||
balance pipe fitted only in diesel fuelled installation | ||
balance pipe of suitable material | ||
balance pipe fitted with valves attached to tank* | ||
balance pipe valves constructed to remain leakproof when operated | ||
2.14 | flexible tubing not approved outside the engine compartment | |
flexible tubing suitable for the fuel used | ||
flexible tubing of a minimum practicable length | ||
flexible tubing bore greater than half its outside diameter | ||
flexible tubing of reinforced/fire resisting quality (BS EN ISO 7840/DIN 4798) | ||
2.15 | fuel pipe connections permanently charged with fuel - efficient screwed/compression/cone/brazed/flanged joints |
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2.16 | fuel filters suitable for marine use | |
fuel filters of fire resistant quality | ||
2.17 | fuel cock fitted | |
fuel cock fitted as near as possible to the fuel tank | ||
fuel cock readily accessible | ||
fuel cock location clearly marked | ||
fuel cock immediately accessible from steering position or there are means of operating main cock from steering position | ||
petrol cock can be opened from steering position | ||
2.18 | fuel pipes installed above bilge water level | |
2.19 | carburettor fitted with drip tray | |
carburettor drip tray spirit tight | ||
carburettor drip tray covered with copper/brass gauze | ||
carburettor drip tray has flame arresting mesh | ||
carburettor drip tray mesh soldered to the tray all around | ||
carburettor drip tray removable or fitted with emptying cock | ||
air intake fitted with flame trap or air filter | ||
2.20 | engine securely installed | |
2.21 | engine - means of reversing operable from steering position* | |
engine stop control located as near to steering position as practicable | ||
2.22 | engine tray made of a suitable material | |
engine tray sides carried as high as practicable* | ||
engine tray fitted beneath engine/gear box | ||
engine tray prevents oil escaping into vessel/overboard | ||
engine tray's fixed bilge pump fitted in oil tight area | ||
2.23 | engine cylinders effectively cooled | |
exhaust system effectively cooled | ||
exhaust pipe effectively lagged or shielded | ||
2.24 | silencer - exhaust noise effectively suppressed | |
2.25 | pressure system - current pressure system certificate | |
boiler - current pressure system insurance policy | ||
boiler - LPG installation complies with Part 7 of these Standards | ||
boiler - fuel system does not complies with Part 2 of these Standards | ||
2.26 | LPG engines - installation complies with LPGA Code of Practice No. 18 | |
LPG engines - no dual fuel system | ||
All checklist items relevant to the boat's installations are mandatory passes for non-private vessels | ||
*EXEMPTION AVAILABLE | ||