What certificate is issued for a fixed CO2 system?
Short answer
| Certificate | Issuer | Basis | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Approval for Fixed CO2 Fire-Extinguishing System | Administration or Class | SOLAS II-2 / FSS Code Ch. 5 | System life subject to surveys |
- Certificate: Certificate of Approval for Fixed CO2 Fire-Extinguishing System
- Parent instrument: SOLAS Chapter II-2 and FSS Code Chapter 5
- Acceptance basis: certificates of construction and hydraulic tests for pressure vessels
- Issuing authority: Administration or Classification Society on its behalf
- Scope: covers the fixed CO2 extinguishing installation and its components
- Chief Engineer role: ensures certificate is valid, system maintained per approval, records kept
Full answer
The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class I section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class I exam.