2024-04-06

IMO FTPC Part 5: Surface combustion test – flame retardant test of ship equipment, fire test

IMO FTPC Part 5: Surface combustion test – flame retardant test of ship equipment, fire test

IMO FTPC flame retardant testing of ship materials, introduction to fire testing

Ships sailing in international waters must comply with the regulations of SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea). Ships include ships, warships, etc. Since it is difficult to escape from a ship in the event of a fire, the fire resistance of its materials is of particular concern.

EU (European Union) and USCG (United States Coast Guard) stipulate that all materials used on ships must be certified for fire testing and only recognize certificates issued by notified certification bodies. The testing is performed according to the standard IMO MSC 61 (67) (IMO).

IMO MSC 61(67) standard

--IMO MSC 61(67)：Adoption of the international code for application of fire test procedures

--IMO MSC 61(67) : Adoption of international regulations on fire test procedures

IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 5：Test For Surface Flammability

IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 5: Surface combustion test

IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 5 - Reference standards:

---Resolution A.653(16)-“Recommendation on improved fire test procedures for surface flammability of bulkhead, ceiling and deck finish materials”

IMO Res.A.653(16) : Recommendations for surface combustion fire tests such as bulkheads, ceilings and deck surfaces

---ISO 1716： Building materials-Determination of calorific potential

---ISO 1716 : Total calorific value of combustion of building materials

IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 5 - Scope of application:

--bulkhead

--ceiling surface material

--floor material

--deck covering

IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 5 - Evaluation indicators:

--Flame spread speed

--release

WheelMark certification and American USCG certification

At the same time, ship materials/equipment used on ships registered in Europe need to be tested and wheelmark certified in accordance with the requirements of the Ship Equipment Directive MED 96/98/EC, while ships registered in the United States require USCG certification.

Materials IMO FTPC Flame Retardant and Fire Test Details

Fire testing of equipment/materials on board must be conducted in accordance with IMO MSC 61(67) and IMO FTPC (fire testing procedure code)

IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 1: Non-combustible materials test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 2 : Smoke toxicity test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 3 : A, B, F flame resistance grade test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 4: Fire door control system testing
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 5: Surface combustion test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 6: Main deck covering tes
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 7: Vertically placed textile materials and lamination tests
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 8: Upholstered furniture test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 9: Bedding Test
IMO MSC 40(64) / ISO 9705 and ISO 5660: Fireproof materials for high-speed ships

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