JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL

APPENDIX D
IN-SERVICE COMPARTMENT SURVEILLANCE GUIDE
COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3 REV A
1. As directed by OPNAVINST 4700.8, approximately two to four weeks for submarines, or two to four months for
Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers, prior to the first Sea Trial, a nuclear ship is to be placed "In-Service". A
prerequisite to placing the ship "In-Service" is satisfactory habitability conditions. There still remains industrial and
fitting out work prior to ship completion and readiness for Sea Trials. The accepting authority must take the action
above into consideration when scheduling the habitability inspection prior to the crew moving on board. The
purpose of this inspection is to ascertain whether or not the spaces within which the crew will live, primarily
berthing and messing, are clean, safe, and ready to receive the crew.
2. Spaces that are considered finished and have been inspected by Ship's Force should be complete to approved
plans.
3. The following is a list of attributes which should be checked for completeness during "In-Service" inspections of
spaces in the final phases of construction.
a. Cable hanger/banding - properly installed.
b. Cleanliness - equipment, equipment space, and bilge area free of industrial dirt and debris (there may be
areas of light dust).
c. System completeness - handwheels, spray shields, etc. are installed.
d. Bilges - free of standing oil.
e. Compartment free of damage - pipe scars, arc strikes, etc.
f. Grounding straps - properly installed.
g. Lockers - stowage and shelving solidly attached and operable.
h. Compartment lighting - installed and operable.
i. Compartments - to be free from construction material and any unsecured objects that may cause a threat
to personnel safety.
j. Safety chains, ladders, and handrails - installed, fastened in place and per plan.
k. Permanent deck plates - corners bolted down, well fitted, and do not present a tripping hazard (deck
plates over bilge areas need not be bolted at this time).
l. Welding - all structures complete.
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