MSC 307(88) International code for application of fire test
MSC 307(88) International code for application of fire test – Scope
This Code is intended for use by Administration and the competent authority of the flag State when approving products for installation in ships flying the flag of the flag State in accordance with the fire safety requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,1974,as amended.
This Code shall be used by testing laboratories when testing and evaluating products under this Code.
MSC 307(88) International code for application of fire test – Test Standard
Resolution MSC 307(88) International code for application of fire test procedures
MSC 307(88) International code for application of fire test – Fire test procedures
Anne 1 of this Code presents the required test procedures which shall be used in testing products as a basis for approval (including renewal of approval).
The test procedures identify the test methods and the acceptance and classification criteria.
MSC 307(88) International code for application of fire test – List of references
IMO FTPC Part 1: Non-combustibility test
IMO FTPC Part 2: Smoke and toxicity test
IMO FTPC Part 3: Test for A,B and F Class Divisions
IMO FTPC Part 4: Fire Test for fire door control system
IMO FTPC Part 5: Fire Test for surface flammability
IMO FTPC Part 7: Fire Test for vertically supported textiles and films
IMO FTPC Part 8: Fire Test for upholstered furniture
IMO FTPC Part 9: Fire Test for bedding components
IMO FTPC Part 10: Fire Test for high-speed craft
IMO FTPC Part 11: Fire-resisting divisions Test for high-speed craft
MSC 307(88) International code for application of fire test- Reference Standard
IMO A.653(16)
IMO A.471(Ⅻ)
IMO A.563(14)
IMO A.652(16)
IMO A.688(16)
IMO A.754(18)
WheelMark to Marine Equipment - Certification modules
The Marine Equipment Directive lists the required modules, type examination and attestation requirements for each product.
Module B
This is the EC Type Examination (formally Type Approval) and is the procedure by which the Notified Body ascertains and attests that a specimen of the product, representative of the envisaged production, meets the relevant provisions of the MED. The Notified Body either tests or witnesses tests and certifies (via a Type Examination Certificate) that the specimen complies with the criteria given in the MSC 307(88) International code for application of fire test procedures.
Module D
This module relates to production quality assurance and is linked therefore to ISO 9002 certification. The manufacturer must operate to an approved quality system which itself is subject to periodic surveillance. The quality system must apply to the production process, final product inspection and to quality control testing.
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