Type approval of B class divisions: UK21/F023
Adopted EU recommendation FIRE-074. UK approved recommendation on the type approval of "B" class divisions for fire integrity.
Question
In case of a type-approval (Module B), what kind of minimum evidence for approved non-combustible materials and all materials used in the construction and erection of “B” class divisions are acceptable under the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 (as amended) to that date when issuance process of a Type examination certificate under the category UK/3.11b, either by:
- a valid test report in accordance with 2010 FTP-Code (MSC.307 (88)) Annex 1 Part 1 not older than 24 months prior the date of the performance of the fire resistance test); or
- a complete conformity assessment for non-combustible material under UK/3.13 for the used non-combustible materials?
Recommendation
Both a valid test report in compliance with Part 1 of the 2010 FTP Code and a valid Module B certificate (plus Module D, E or F) shall be required for non-combustible materials used in B-class divisions (UK/3.11b).
Module B certificates for item UK/3.11b shall state a limitation of use addressing that:
Non-combustible materials combined or installed for the making and setting up of this ‘B’ class division shall be approved under item UK/3.13 provisions.
References
- MSN 1874 as amended
- The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended
Items affected
- UK/3.11b, “A” and “B” Class divisions fire integrity: “B” class divisions.
- UK/3.13, Non-combustible materials
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