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part 2 - inboard engines
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deck connections
Vent pipes
vent pipe outlets
fuel tanks
petrol & paraffin tanks
fuel guages & dipsticks
fuel tank accessibility
fuel tank connections – accessibility
bonding
tank drains
fuel filling systems
fuel supply & fuel return pipes
fixed fuel feeds
balance pipes for multiple fuel tanks
flexible hoses
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Spill lines (2002 - 2007)
fuel pipe & hose connections
fuel filters
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fuel pipes in bilges
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oil tight tray
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exhaust noise
steam powered engines
LPG propelled vessels
part 2 checklist
part 3 - electrical installations
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batteries
main circuits
electric cables
cable installation
cables & polystyrene insulation
battery master switch
main starter & spark plug leads
gas or petrol compartments
insulated two-wire systems
suppression
part three checklist
part 4 - electrically propelled vessels
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electrical installation
battery arrangements
propulsion motor
reversing
master switch
battery charger connection
battery charging panel
battery charging
ventilation of motor & controller compartments
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part 4 checklist
part 5 - outboard & portable engines
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fixed fuel systems for outboard/power boats
portable fuel tanks & supply lines
petrol storage
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securing outboard engines
exhaust noise levels
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part 5 checklist
part 6 - fire prevention & extinguishing equipment
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number of fire extinguishers
approval of portable fire fighting equipment
location of fire fighting equipment
condition of fire extinguishers
fixed system
fire blanket
exposed glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP)
polystyrene thermal insulation
soft furnishings
two means of escape
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part six checklist
part 7 - LPG installations
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soundness
appliance isolation valve – numbering & design
appliance isolation valves
joints
installation pipework 2
pipe routing
installation of pipework
self-contained portable gas appliances
portable appliances
flexible hose
installation pipework 1
connection to installation pipework
high pressure stage components
risk of damage in cylinder lockers & housings
main shut-off valve
LPG cylinders in self-draining cockpits
cylinder locker/housing opening
cylinder locker/housing drains
cylinder locker/housing construction
stowage of LPG cylinders
location of LPG cylinders
completion of LPG installation testing
part seven checklist
part 8 - appliances, flueing & ventilation
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fuel installation
existing non room-sealed LPG appliances
LPG or paraffin refrigerators on boats with petrol engines
catalytic heaters
flues & draught diverters
installation
installation of cooking appliances
flame supervision device (FSD)
water inlet
fuel oil appliance
flue components, room-sealed appliances
ventilation
warning notices and warning labels
part eight checklist
part 9 - pollution
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pollution
part nine checklist
part 10 - non-private boats & safety features
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handrails
life-buoy
water intakes
hull openings
ventilation labels
glass
unpowered hotel boats
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Find An Examiner
Arranging A BSS Examination
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Notes on the BSS Examination
Preparing for Examination
Expand sub pages Preparing for Examination
COVID-19 & BSS Examinations
Disabled & Incomplete Systems
If your boat does not pass
Advance Booking Examinations
BSS Certification Reports explained
BSS Certification - what it is & what it is not
Private Boat Requirements
Hire Boats Requirements
Expand sub pages Hire Boats Requirements
Additional Hire Boat Requirements
Non-private Boat Standards
Expand sub pages Non-private Boat Standards
part 2 - inboard engines
Expand sub pages part 2 - inboard engines
deck connections
Vent pipes
vent pipe outlets
fuel tanks
petrol & paraffin tanks
fuel guages & dipsticks
fuel tank accessibility
fuel tank connections – accessibility
bonding
tank drains
fuel filling systems
fuel supply & fuel return pipes
fixed fuel feeds
balance pipes for multiple fuel tanks
flexible hoses
Expand sub pages flexible hoses
Spill lines (2002 - 2007)
fuel pipe & hose connections
fuel filters
fuel cocks & valves
second fuel cock on petrol engines
fuel pipes in bilges
carburettors
securely installed engine
reversing and stop controls
oil tight tray
exhaust system cooling
exhaust noise
steam powered engines
LPG propelled vessels
part 2 checklist
part 3 - electrical installations
Expand sub pages part 3 - electrical installations
batteries
main circuits
electric cables
cable installation
cables & polystyrene insulation
battery master switch
main starter & spark plug leads
gas or petrol compartments
insulated two-wire systems
suppression
part three checklist
part 4 - electrically propelled vessels
Expand sub pages part 4 - electrically propelled vessels
electrical installation
battery arrangements
propulsion motor
reversing
master switch
battery charger connection
battery charging panel
battery charging
ventilation of motor & controller compartments
need more help or advice on part 4?
part 4 checklist
part 5 - outboard & portable engines
Expand sub pages part 5 - outboard & portable engines
fixed fuel systems for outboard/power boats
portable fuel tanks & supply lines
petrol storage
LPG outboard engines
securing outboard engines
exhaust noise levels
storage of portable internal combustion engines / generators
need more help or advice on part 5?
part 5 checklist
part 6 - fire prevention & extinguishing equipment
Expand sub pages part 6 - fire prevention & extinguishing equipment
number of fire extinguishers
approval of portable fire fighting equipment
location of fire fighting equipment
condition of fire extinguishers
fixed system
fire blanket
exposed glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP)
polystyrene thermal insulation
soft furnishings
two means of escape
need more help or advice on part 6?
part six checklist
part 7 - LPG installations
Expand sub pages part 7 - LPG installations
soundness
appliance isolation valve – numbering & design
appliance isolation valves
joints
installation pipework 2
pipe routing
installation of pipework
self-contained portable gas appliances
portable appliances
flexible hose
installation pipework 1
connection to installation pipework
high pressure stage components
risk of damage in cylinder lockers & housings
main shut-off valve
LPG cylinders in self-draining cockpits
cylinder locker/housing opening
cylinder locker/housing drains
cylinder locker/housing construction
stowage of LPG cylinders
location of LPG cylinders
completion of LPG installation testing
part seven checklist
part 8 - appliances, flueing & ventilation
Expand sub pages part 8 - appliances, flueing & ventilation
fuel installation
existing non room-sealed LPG appliances
LPG or paraffin refrigerators on boats with petrol engines
catalytic heaters
flues & draught diverters
installation
installation of cooking appliances
flame supervision device (FSD)
water inlet
fuel oil appliance
flue components, room-sealed appliances
ventilation
warning notices and warning labels
part eight checklist
part 9 - pollution
Expand sub pages part 9 - pollution
pollution
part nine checklist
part 10 - non-private boats & safety features
Expand sub pages part 10 - non-private boats & safety features
handrails
life-buoy
water intakes
hull openings
ventilation labels
glass
unpowered hotel boats
exemptions
need more help or advice on part 10?
part ten checklist
Boats with gas
Expand sub pages Boats with gas
Hire, Passenger and Business Boats
Residential, liveaboard craft and houseboats
Warning Notices
Q and A on BSS Examinations
10 most common non-compliances
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