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NEW REGULATION: COMPLIANCE DATE APRIL 29, 2005
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outline
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR27.303]
[Page 320]
TITLE 46--SHIPPING
CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD,
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
PART 27_TOWING VESSELS--Table of Contents
Subpart C_Fire-Suppression
Equipment for Towing Vessels
Sec. 27.303 What are the requirements for
fire-extinguishing equipment
on towing vessels in inland service, and on towing vessels in ocean or
coastal service whose construction was
contracted for before August 27, 2003?
You must carry on your towing vessel both--
(a) The minimum number of hand-portable fire extinguishers
required
by subpart 25.30 of this part; and
(b) By April 29, 2005, either--
(1) An approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system
to
protect the engine room; or
(2) A fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect
the
engine room of the vessel.
We have developed special,
free-delivered, very economical USCG approved package solutions based on
quantity and location anywhere in the Continental U.S. and Hawaii.
For specific price quotes on CO2 B-V Packages or Dry Chemical B-V Packages,
please e-mail:
sales@westernfireandsafety.com
or fax request to: (206) 783-5748
and include your name, company information, contact information and time frames,
or Contact Us
for additional information
For a convenient way to send us your information, please fill out the form below
and click "submit". Please make sure all fields are correctly filled.
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FUEL SHUTOFF
VALVE KITS
PACKAGE MATERIALS LIST:
1 - Firesafe Valve conforming to API607 based
on 46 CFR56.20 – Stainless Steel
1 - Fike Remote Pull Station weatherproof
1 - Engraved plastic lettered signs and operating instructions
6 - Ansul Brass watertight corner pulleys with brass roller
insert to prevent meltdown
1 - Brass End-Of-Line Acorn Nut
1 - Roll of 250’ feet 1/16" stainless AC cable spool
8 - Hydac weldable 3/8" pipe clamp sets
1 - Installation Cad drawings
1 - Approval letter from US Coast Guard
1 - On-board use tech manual
TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE WITH:
¾" VALVE $765.60
1" VALVE $784.80
1¼" VALVE $820.80
1½" VALVE $864.00
2" VALVE $943.20
Additonal: Additonal corner pulleys – Brass Watertight $46.50 each
Shipping: Complete kit will be
shipped Freight Collect best way,
unless otherwise specified. For customers
with Purchase
Order Number (OAC), freight will be prepaid
and added.
Payment- C.O.D., Prepay (VISA/MASTERCARD), Purchase
Order
Terms: (OAC - Strictly Net 30 Days, 1.5%
percent.)
Delivery: 3 - 8 weeks FOB ARO depending on
availability.
Note: Prices subject to change without notice. |
NEW FIRE PROTECTION REGULATIONS
FOR UN-INSPECTED
TOWING VESSELS
The Federal Register of October 19, 1999
(64 CFR
56.257) contains an Interim Final Rule (IR)
that lists new requirements for fire protection equipment onboard
un-inspected towing vessels. By January 19, 2000, all towing vessels
must comply with the crew training requirements listed in
46 CFR 27.245. The remainder of the new requirements, namely,
General Alarm Systems, Fire Detection Systems, Internal Communications
Systems, and Remote Fuel Shutoff Valves, become effective October 08,
2001.
Western Fire & Safety Co., Inc. has developed an economical package
for at least one item, where plans have been submitted and approved by
the Commandant USCG, Washington, DC for the Fuel Shutoff Valve System.
Items have been carefully selected to provide an approved and
economical package that will assist you in easily crossing the hurdle of
at least one requirement.
For vessels that require it, we recommend that you order the kit
immediately, and have it available for installation at short notice.
NOTES:
1. You can order here for an
additional discount
2. We suggest a visual to locate the remote pull box and
estimate the number of 90
degree turns tocomplete the installation. Order additional corner pulleys as needed.
3. The order MUST specify the size of Ball Valve (0.75", 1",
1.25", 1.5", 2")
4. The package is a minimum count with NO RETURNS except if in
full, with a 25% percent
restocking fee, plus inbound & outbound freight
charges.
5. Order your kit online and receive a 3% percent discount.
(The 10% front page
advertised discount does not apply to Fuel Valve
Shutoff Kits.)
6. Order 5+ kits and receive an additional 5% percent
discount.
7. Ordering with a Purchase Order Number (OAC), will eliminate
the online purchase
special discount.
8. Order can only be placed as a Kit, except for additional
corner pulleys.
9. All order are individually inspected prior to shipment.
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