Vessel Sanitation Program Operations Manual fill 2010
Construction/Renovation Inspections
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- 12.11.1.4 Construction Compliance
- 12.11.1.6 Major Retrofits
- 12.11.2 Construction/Renovation Inspection Reports
- 12.12 Other Environmental Investigations
- 12.12.1.2 Problems Noted
- 12.13.1.1 Variance Procedures
- 12.13.1.4 Existing Variances
- 12.13.2.1 Detailed Justification
- 12.13.3.2 Rescinding Variance
12.11 Construction/Renovation Inspections12.11.1 Procedures12.11.1.1 ConstructionWhenever possible, the VSP staff shall conduct inspections of vessels being constructed or undergoing major retrofits upon the request of the vessel owner or operator. 12.11.1.2 Requesting InspectionAn official written request shall be submitted to the Chief, VSP, requesting a voluntary construction renovation inspection. CDC’s ability to honor these requests shall be based on the availability of VSP staff. 12.11.1.3 Time FrameConstruction / renovation inspections shall normally be conducted at the shipyard 4 to 6 weeks before completion. An additional inspection may also be conducted upon completion of the work and before the vessel enters operational status. 12.11.1.4 Construction ComplianceConstruction/renovation inspections shall document the vessel’s compliance with CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program Construction Guidelines, which provides a framework for consistency in the sanitary design, construction, and construction inspections of cruise vessels. 12.11.1.5 New VesselsThe CDC Vessel Sanitation Program Construction Guidelines shall apply to all new vessels in which the keel is laid after June 1, 2005. 12.11.1.6 Major RetrofitsThe construction guidelines shall also apply to major retrofits planned after June 1, 2005. 12.11.1.7 Minor RetrofitsThese guidelines shall not apply to minor retrofits. 12.11.1.8 Fee ScheduleThe fee for these construction / renovation inspections shall be based on the existing fee schedule for routine inspections. 12.11.2 Construction/Renovation Inspection Reports12.11.2.1 ReportA written report shall be issued by the VSP after a construction / renovation inspection. These reports shall summarize any changes recommended to ensure conformity with CDC guidelines. 12.11.2.2 GuidesThe reports prepared by VSP personnel in the shipyards during construction shall be used as guides if VSP conducts a final construction / renovation inspection on the vessel before the vessel enters operational service. 12.11.2.3 No ScoreNo score shall be given for construction / renovation inspections. 12.12 Other Environmental Investigations12.12.1 Procedures12.12.1.1 Environmental InvestigationsThe VSP may conduct or coordinate other activities such as: investigating disease outbreaks; checking a specific condition such as halogen residual in the potable water distribution system; or investigating complaints of unsanitary conditions on a vessel. 12.12.1.2 Problems NotedPublic health problems noted during other environmental investigations shall be brought to the attention of the vessel’s master or designee when these investigations are performed. 12.12.1.3 No ScoreThere shall be no inspection score provided nor fee charged for other environmental investigations. 12.13 Variances12.13.1 Procedures12.13.1.1 Variance ProceduresThe VSP may grant a variance by modifying or waiving the requirements of this Operations Manual if in the opinion of the VSP a health hazard or nuisance will not result from the variance. 12.13.1.2 VSP RecordsIf a variance is granted, the VSP shall retain the information in its records for the vessel or, if applicable, multiple vessels. 12.13.1.3 Vessel RecordsIf a variance is granted, the vessel using the variance shall retain the information in its records for ready reference. 12.13.1.4 Existing VariancesIf there are changes submitted for an existing approved variance or a new vessel is added to an existing approved variance, the entire variance will be reviewed. If there is new technology or science that has been developed since the approval of a variance, that section of the variance where the new technology or science was developed will be reviewed. 12.13.2 Documentation12.13.2.1 Detailed JustificationBefore a variance from a requirement of this Operations Manual is approved, the information that shall be provided to the VSP by the person requesting the variance and retained in the VSP’s file on the vessel or vessels shall include
12.13.3 Conformance12.13.3.1 ConformanceIf the VSP grants a variance, the vessel shall
12.13.3.2 Rescinding VarianceThe variance approval may be rescinded at any time for noncompliance with these conditions or if it is determined that public health has the potential of being compromised. Directory: nceh -> vsp vsp -> Vessel Sanitation Program Construction Guidelines Draft final for clearance April 2011 Download 0.87 Mb. Share with your friends:
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