Developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), IMO FTPC Part 6: Fire test procedure for primary deck linings is a fire test procedure for determining the surface flammability of bulkhead, ceiling and deck lining materials on ships. This procedure includes fire test methods for the flammability of primary deck linings. Materials to be used at sea are tested according to this International Maritime Organization fire test procedures code. The results can be used for type approval.
Ships sailing in international waters must meet certain requirements. The European Union and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) require certification of products placed on these ships and the issuance of type approval certificates for other products. Fire test reports alone are not accepted and it is necessary to contact a notified body for marine Certification to obtain these documents and the tests must comply with IMO FTPC procedures.
In short, primary deck linings must be of approved materials that do not ignite easily and must not present toxic or explosive hazards at elevated temperatures. Primary deck coverings should be verified to satisfy the management of toxic and explosive hazards. This requirement should apply to deck linings laid on a steel deck plate and under a surface material of the floor if applied. However, thin films such as dyes may be exempted from evaluation.
If a deck covering applied over the steel deck plate is exposed and no other floor covering is provided, deck coverings in areas where low flame spread materials are required must meet the requirements for surface flammability testing procedures for bulkhead, ceiling and deck covering materials adopted by resolution A.653(16). . If the deck lining has a multi-layer structure, it may be desirable to perform tests for each layer or for combinations of some layers of the deck lining.
The sample deck coating should be applied on 3 plus/minus 0,3 mm thick steel plate. Samples should be of nominal thickness and the components and structure of the deck lining should be the same as those used in practice. If it does not produce burning droplets, it is classified as not readily flammable.
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