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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 8, 2017 6:23:17 GMT
I have my BSS this morning. It's bloody freezing cold and I wouldn't mind lighting the stove, is there any BSS related reason why I can't? I mean, does it have to be out for the test?
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 8, 2017 7:08:33 GMT
Good question. I'd say 'on' is OK as he can then see how it affects nearby flammables, eg. wood surfaces.
If he's unhappy that you lit the stove, you can always stab him!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 7:24:19 GMT
8.4.3/R REQUIREMENT
Are non-portable appliances properly secured against accidental
or unintended movement?
Check for the presence and condition of securing systems on all
non-portable appliances.
Where practicable, apply light manual force to check the security of
all non-portable appliances.
Where a manual check is not practicable, such as with solid fuel and
oil-fired stoves, check the condition of securing systems.
Non-portable appliances must be incapable of unintended movement
in any direction.
Securing systems must be installed on all non-portable appliances and
securing systems and their fixing points must be of suitable strength
and must:
■ show no signs of fractured mounting brackets;
■ not have loose, missing or fractured bolts or nuts.
He won't be able to do the manual force check if it's hot.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 7:25:01 GMT
against fire risks
from appliance installations
(including solid-fuel and liquid-fuelled appliances)
If surfaces or fabrics next to an appliance get overheated, there
is a danger that they could catch fire.
For example enough heat from a solid-fuel stove can reach a tiled
surround to cause burning in a timber framework underneath the
tiled surface.
Are appliances and surrounding surfaces clear of signs of heat
damage and leaking fuel?
Check all appliances and all their surrounding surfaces for signs of heat
damage and leaking fuel.
Appliances and all their surrounding surfaces must not show signs of:
■ scorching, blistering or discolouration; or,
■ fuel leakage; or,
■ smoke or soot deposits; or,
■ heat damage or deterioration to appliance structure.
Note – This check applies to all fuel burning appliances.
Are all curtains, blinds and other textile materials near to
appliances free of heat damage?
Check all curtains, blinds and other textile materials near appliances for
signs of heat damage.
Curtains, blinds and other textile materials near all appliances must
not show signs of heat damage such as scorching or burning.
8.4
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 7:26:19 GMT
Protection against fire risks from
appliance flues and exhausts
Appliance flues carry very hot gases and can be the source of both
conducted and radiated heat such that combustible materials
nearby or brushing against these flues can begin to burn.
Are all vessel structures, equipment, and curtains, blinds and other
textile materials near appliance flues free of signs of heat damage?
Check vessel structures, equipment, and curtains, blinds and other
textile materials near all appliance flues and exhausts for signs of
heat damage.
Vessel structures, equipment, and curtains, blinds and other textile
materials near all appliance flues and exhausts must not show signs
of heat damage such as scorching, blistering or discolouration.
Note – This applies to all fuel-burning appliances with flues or exhausts.
Ross had touch on these points in his post.
Good luck.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 8, 2017 13:32:12 GMT
Ah well I didn't light the stove but the boat did pass the BSS with only one advisory (rubber fuel pipe in contact with superstructure, I've sorted it now).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 13:39:41 GMT
Good man.
⚓🚢🍻👍
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 8, 2017 16:33:09 GMT
Did u stab him?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 17:14:37 GMT
I'm not sure the risk of stabbing comes under the scope of the BSS... |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 8, 2017 17:32:57 GMT
No, and he was a sound fella so I'd definitely recommend him, he didn't just do the test but explained it all in detail so I learned a fair bit, name is Graham Chapman, www.tayman-services.co.uk/Home.html |
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 8, 2017 18:03:36 GMT
If someone is good then it's nice to mention it.
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