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PSC deficiency code 07110: Fire-fighting equipment and appliances
| Category | Fire safety (SOLAS II-2) |
| Related certificate | Cargo Ship Safety Equipment |
| Main references | SOLAS II-2/10 and FSS Code ch. 4 |
| Typical action codes | 17 (rectify before departure), 30 (detainable) if serious |
| Commonly detainable? | Can be, depending on severity (no statistics claimed) |
What PSC officers look for
- Portable extinguishers overdue for service, discharged or missing
- Hoses, nozzles or hydrants damaged or missing
- International shore connection missing
- Equipment not matching the fire control plan
Typical root causes
- Weak inventory checks against the fire plan
- Equipment used in drills and not replaced
- Service vendor intervals missed
Corrective action (example)
Replace or service each item; check the full inventory against the fire control plan; restore the missing shore connection.
Preventive action (example)
Monthly inventory check against the fire plan in the PMS; a re-stock step after every drill; align vendor service dates in one tracker.
Evidence to attach for close-out
- Updated inventory list signed by the officer in charge
- Service tags or certificates
- Photos
- PMS records
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Official code list: Paris MoU, List of Deficiency Codes (1 July 2026). Action codes: Paris MoU, Inspection outcome. Reviewed by: _pending_ · Review date: _pending_ This page is general guidance, not legal, flag or class advice. Always follow the PSC officer's instructions and your flag and class requirements.