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Fire Suppression System Inspection Checklist
Section 1: Documentation Review
1. 1. Is the Fire Suppression System (FSS) Owner’s Manual provided?
Yes
No
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2. 2. Is the FSS Inspection report available and dated within the last 6 months?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are the inspection procedures for the FSS explained?
Yes
No
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4. 4. Are the training records for personnel conducting inspections available?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Who is the ANSUL representative responsible for maintenance? What is their contact information?
Section 2: FSS Information Assessment
1. 1. What is the manufacturer of the FSS?
2. 2. What is the model of the system?
3. 3. Is the system classified as manual or automatic?
4. 4. What are the sizes and number of tanks in the system?
5. 5. Is there a maintenance tag on the actuator or tank that is dated within the last 6 months?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 3: Actuator Inspection
1. 1. Are the ring pin and tamper indicators present on both actuators (one accessible from the ground and one in the operator's compartment)?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is the red actuator button easily accessible for a full arc hit with the hand and undamaged?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is the actuator bottle securely fastened and not loose?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Have mine personnel with FSS maintenance training safely removed the actuator bottles?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Are the actuator bottles inspected for punctured seals, rust, or other damage?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Is the ring pin in place before mine personnel reinstall the actuator?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 4: Actuator Hose Inspection
1. 1. Is the actuator hose a 1/4” hose with SAE 100R1 or 100R5 markings : If markings are not legible, has documentation been requested from the mine operator?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is the actuator hose a 1/4” hose with SAE 100R1 or 100R5 markings : Is the hose stiff and wire-reinforced rather than just rubber?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is the routing of the hose positioned away from heat sources, electrical wires, and moving parts?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Is the hose routed away from the engine compartment: If it is in the engine compartment, has documentation on the routing been requested from the mine operator?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Is the hose routed away from the engine compartment:In areas where the temperature exceeds 200°F, is the hose sleeved with a heat-resistant fire jacket at each metal fitting?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Is the hose clamped at least every 5 ft., with no loose connections?
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Is the hose inspected for holes, abrasion, or other damage, especially where it passes through bulkheads?
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Are check valves present in each actuator line, and do the arrows point toward the expellant tank?
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Is the expellant bottle hand-tight and securely fastened? Is the top fitting tight?
Yes
No
N/A
10. 10. Is the hose from the expellant bottle to the chemical agent tank a 1/4” hose with SAE 100R1 or 100R5 markings : If markings are not legible, has documentation been requested from the mine operator?
Yes
No
N/A
11. 11. Is the hose from the expellant bottle to the chemical agent tank a 1/4” hose with SAE 100R1 or 100R5 markings :Is the hose stiff and wire-reinforced rather than just rubber?
Yes
No
N/A
12. 12. Is the routing of the hose positioned away from heat sources, electrical wires, and moving parts?
Yes
No
N/A
13. 13. Is the hose clamped at least every 5 ft., with no loose connections?
Yes
No
N/A
14. 14. Is the hose inspected for holes, abrasion, or other damage, especially where it passes through bulkheads?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 5: Chemical Agent Tank Inspection
1. 1. Is the chemical agent tank free from rust, dents, and other damage?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is the tank opened only if there are signs that the system has been activated (e.g., powder on the machine or in the nozzles)?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. If there are signs of activation, can trained mine personnel open the tank?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Is the agent tank filled to the proper level with dry chemicals?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Can the proper levels be confirmed against the size tank specifications?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. For larger tanks, is the red indicating the stem is raised and visible, indicating the tank has been pressurized?
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Is the pressure gauge on larger tanks indicating in the green range?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 6: Distribution Hose Inspection
1. 1. Are the distribution hoses of various sizes marked with SAE 100R1 or 100R5: If markings are not legible, has documentation been requested from the mine operator?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are the distribution hoses of various sizes marked with SAE 100R1 or 100R5:Are the hoses stiff and wire-reinforced rather than just rubber?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is the routing of the distribution hoses away from electrical wires and moving parts?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are the hoses routed away from heat sources, such as the exhaust manifold, pipe, or turbocharger?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Are the hoses clamped at least every 5 ft., with no loose connections?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Are the hoses inspected for holes, abrasion, or other damage, especially where they pass through bulkheads?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 7: Machine Hydraulic Hose Inspection
1. 1. Are the hydraulic hoses properly clamped?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are the hoses not rubbing on the machine frame?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are the hoses not contacting electrical wires?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are there no hydraulic oil, engine oil, or fuel leaks?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Is there no exposed wire braid?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 8: Nozzle Inspection
1. 1. Are the nozzles unblocked, with no non-OEM installed components?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Do all nozzles have caps (orange for dry chemical nozzles, blue for LVS nozzles)?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. If chemical residue is found in a nozzle:Have mine personnel been asked when the system was last activated and documented that it was recharged?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. If chemical residue is found in a nozzle:Is there documentation of who performed the maintenance?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. If chemical residue is found in a nozzle:If documentation is not available, should mine personnel open the chemical agent tank to check the chemical level?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Do the nozzles adequately cover critical areas, including: The top center of the engine and turbochargers
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Do the nozzles adequately cover critical areas, including: The right and left sides of the engine
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Do the nozzles adequately cover critical areas, including:The rear of the engine, hydraulic pumps, and transmission
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Do the nozzles adequately cover critical areas, including:The battery compartment, parking brake, belly pan, and hydraulic and fuel tanks?
Yes
No
N/A
10. 10. Is the automatic fire suppression system’s detection system inspected if installed?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 9: Automatic System Inspection
1. 1. Is there a steady-on or blinking green “Power” light?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are there any other lights or sounds indicating that service is required?
Yes
No
N/A
Section 10: Emergency Escape
1. 1. Have miners been trained to understand and use the primary, secondary, and alternate (emergency) paths or means of egress?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is the alternate exit from the cab (such as a second door or removable window) maintained?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is the emergency path clear, with any removable chains being easy to remove?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Is any additional fire shielding installed, and is it maintained? Do operators understand its use?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Are flames from the engine compartment that could block exit routes, especially flames around the cab and from wheel wells discussed?
Yes
No
N/A