ASTM_F_1121_-_87_2015.pdf

Designation:F112187(Reapproved 2015)An American National StandardStandard Specification forInternational Shore Connections for Marine FireApplications1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1121;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the design and manufacture ofinternational shore connections to be used with marine firefighting systems during an emergency when a stricken ship hasa system failure.1.2 International shore connections are portable universalcouplings that permit connection of shipboard firemain systemsbetween one ship and another or between a shore facility anda ship when their respective system threading is mismatched.Both the ship and the facility are expected to have a fitting suchthat in an emergency can be attached to their respective firehose and bolted together to permit charging the ships system.It must be portable to accommodate hose to hose connectionand allow assistance from any position.1.3 The international shore connection is required by inter-national treaty2,3to be carried onboard all passenger and cargovessels of 500 gross tons or more,regardless of firemain size,engaged in international voyages,and is recommended for allvessels that would be expected to render assistance.It is alsointended to be provided at shore facilities that would be used tosupply water to a ships firemain system.1.4 Fabrication either on board a vessel,in a shipyard,orother shore facility is not precluded by this specification.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.2.Ordering Information2.1 The purchase order or inquiry for an international shoreconnection shall include the following as applicable:2.1.1 Material of construction.2.1.2 Title,number,and latest revision of this specification.2.1.3 Maximum operating pressure(psig)(when above 150psig,see 4.2).2.1.4 Preservation(coating)requirements(if any,see 7.2).2.1.5 Diameter and threading to be provided in the coupling.3.Materials and Manufacture3.1 The international shore connection may be machinedfrom forgings,castings,plate or bar stock,or may be fabricatedout of more than one piece.3.2 The material shall be brass,bronze,or other suitablecorrosion-resistant material.When fabricated out of more thanone piece,the flange may be steel and the coupling acorrosion-resistant material.Aluminum shall not be used.3.3 Nuts,bolts,and washers shall be a corrosion-resistantmaterial.4.Other Requirements4.1 Design:4.1.1 The connection shall consist of a flat face flange and athreaded coupling.Threading shall be specified by the pur-chaser.4.1.2 The dimensions of the international shore connectionshall be in accordance with Fig.1.4.2 The maximum allowable working pressure(MAWP)shall be at least 150 psig(1 N/mm2).4.3 The international shore connection shall be suppliedwith four bolts,58in.(16 mm)in diameter,at least 2 in.(50mm)in length,and threaded at least to within 1 in.(25 mm)ofthe bolt head.4.3.1 The bolts shall be supplied with four correspondingnuts and eight washers.4.4 The international shore connection shall be suppliedwith a flange gasket suitable for the MAWP and seawaterservice.5.Workmanship,Finish,and Appearance5.1 The quality of workmanship shall be such as to producea product that is in accordance with the requirements of this1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 onMachinery and Piping Systems.Current edition approved May 1,2015.Published June 2015.Originallyapproved in 1987.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1121 87(2010).DOI:10.1520/F1121-87R15.2Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,Chapter II-2,Regulation 19,“International Shore Connection,”1974.3International Maritime Organization Assembly Resolution A,XII 470,Jan.4,1987.This document is available from International Maritime Organization,4Albert Embankment,London,U.K.SE1 7SR.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 specification.Completed units shall be free from imperfectionsor defects that materially affect appearance or that may affectserviceability.6.Inspection6.1 Each finished international shore connection shall bevisually examined and dimensionally checked to ensure itcorresponds to this specification.7.Packaging and Preservation7.1 Unless otherwise specified,the international shore con-nection shall be packaged for shipment in accordance with themanufacturers standard commercial practice.7.2 Preserva