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 鈥渘o鈥�. Fire tests are to be performed following the requirements and procedures set out in the Fire Test Procedures Code.鈥�

References

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

Items affected

  • UK/3.11, A鈥� & 鈥楤鈥� 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: [email protected]

Website: www.gov.uk/mca

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Published 18 July 2023
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