2024-04-08

IMO FTPC Part 1: Non-combustible test – flame retardant test of ship equipment, fire test

IMO FTPC Part 1: Non-combustible test – flame retardant test of ship equipment, fire test

IMO FTPC Introduction to flame retardant and fire protection testing of marine materials

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 undergo fire test certification and only recognize certificates issued by notified certification bodies. The tests are conducted according to standard IMO MSC 61 (67) (IMO).

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

IMO MSC 61 (67)/IMO FTPC Part 1: Non-combustible testing

IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 1 reference standard: ISO 1182: Fire test - Building materials-Non-combustibility test

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 according to 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 test
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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