Safety Flash
Wrong key for the CO2 room
Wrong key for the CO2 room
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 24/21
- Emergency ResponseInspection and Maintenance
- Fire
- Inspection and maintenance
- Emergency responseFire protection
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Summary
A weekly inspection found that the emergency key did not fit the padlock securing a fixed CO2 firefighting compartment, potentially preventing access to its activation panel. A replacement padlock and key were installed. The flash invites members to check rarely used emergency keys and controls.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Summary
An incorrect key could have prevented access to a fixed firefighting system during an emergency.
IMCA SF 24/21. Themes: emergency response, inspection and maintenance.