3 “A”, “B” and “F” class divisions
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3 “A”, “B” and “F” class divisions

  3.1 The following products may be installed without testing or approval:

Classification Product description
Class "A-0" bulkhead A steel bulkhead with dimensions not less than the minimum dimensions given below:
  - thickness of plating: 4 mm
  - stiffeners 60 mm x 60 mm x 5 mm spaced at 600 mm or structural equivalent
Class "A-0" deck A steel deck with dimensions not less than the minimum dimensions given below:
  - thickness of plating: 4 mm
  - stiffeners 95 mm x 65 mm x 7 mm spaced at 600 mm or structural equivalent.

  3.2 Notwithstanding the provisions in paragraph 3.1 above, the materials which are used in "A", "B" and "F" class divisions and which are required to have certain other specified characteristics (e.g., non-combustibility, low flame-spread characteristics, etc.) shall comply with the appropriate parts of annex 1 to this Code.

Parent topic: Annex 2 – Products which May be Installed Without Testing and/or Approval
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