A and B class divisions fire standard curve: UK21/F006

Adopted EU recommendation FIRE-018. UK approved recommendation on the use of fire test results for UK type approval.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
18 July 2023
Category:
Fire protection equipment
Year adopted:
2021
Reference number:
UK21/F006
Keyword:
FIRE-018

Question

Can the results of a fire test be performed following the hydrocarbon time/ temperature curve indicated in EN 1363-2, in lieu of the time/temperature curve in ISO 834/ EN 1363-1, be accepted for issuance of UK type examination (Module B) certification?

Recommendation

The reply to this question is “no”. Fire tests are to be performed following the requirements and procedures set out in the Fire Test Procedures Code. 

References

  • Fire Test Procedures Code
  • MSN 1874 as amended
  • The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended

Items affected

  • UK/3.11, A’ & ‘B’ Class divisions fire integrity

More information

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/21
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 817 2000

Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk

Website: www.gov.uk/mca

Published 18 July 2023
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