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Submission of documents for renewal of approval as FFA and LSA service stations.
Applicable to:
All Fire Fighting Appliances (FFA) and Lifeboats, Launching appliances and On load release gear (LSA) service stations.
Effective Date:
20th March 2014
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Periodical Statements and Renewal Procedure
Service stations must submit 6-monthly statements of jobs carried out, along with signed Customer Feedback Forms, within one month of each 6-month period. Non-submission of feedback forms may result in certificate suspension.
- Renewal Application: Submit at least 3 months before expiry. Late applications may not be entertained.
- Documents: Submit as per respective checklists available on DGS website.
- Measuring Instruments: Calibrate at NABL accredited labs at intervals specified by the lab, ISO standards, or every 2 years, whichever is least.
II/4 Valid training certificate for service engineers is mandatory for LSA service stations.
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