The annex below has been consolidated into Resolution A.753(18)
1 In the table of contents, the entry for "2.2.3 Smoke
generation" is replaced by the following:
- "2.2.3 Smoke generation, containment and toxicity"
2 In the table of contents, the entry for "2.2.4 Toxicity" is
deleted and the ensuing entries are renumbered accordingly.
3 In the table of contents, the entry for "4.6 Penetrations of
fire divisions" is deleted and the ensuing entries are renumbered accordingly.
4 In the table of contents, the entry for "Appendix 3 – Test
method for flame spread of plastic piping" is replaced by the following:
- "Appendix 3 – Test methods and criteria for flame spread, smoke
generation and toxicity of plastic piping"
5 In paragraph 2.1.1.4, the following text is added at the end
of the last sentence:
- "(e.g. pipes for vacuum and pressure systems)".
6 In paragraph 2.1.8.2, the following sentence is added at the
end:
- "This may require additional support of
the piping systems."
7 In paragraph 2.2.1.2, between the words "outflow of flammable
liquids" and "and worsen the fire situation" the words "or spread of fire through
duct piping" are added.
8 In paragraph 2.2.2.1, between the words "piped tunnels and
ducts," and "should have low flame spread" the words "if separated from
accommodation, permanent manned areas and escape ways by means of an A class
bulkhead," are added.
9 In paragraph 2.2.2.1, the reference "resolution A.653(16) as modified for pipes" is replaced by
the reference "appendix 3".
10 In paragraph 2.2.2.2, the reference "resolution A.653(16)" in the first sentence is replaced by
the reference "appendix 3".
12 In paragraph 2.2.2.2, between the words "modifications are"
and "listed in appendix 3" in the last sentence, the word "also" is added.
13 In paragraph 2.2.2.3, the reference "IMO resolution A.653(16) (surface flammability criteria of
bulkhead, wall and ceiling linings)" is replaced by the reference "appendix 3".
14 The title of section 2.2.3 is replaced by the following:
- "2.2.3 Smoke generation, containment and
toxicity"
15 In paragraph 2.2.3.1, the reference "SOLAS regulations
II-2/34.7 and 49.2 are" is replaced by the reference "SOLAS regulation II-2/6 is".
16 Paragraph 2.2.3.2 is replaced by the following:
- "2.2.3.2 Piping materials shall fulfil the
requirements of the 2010 FTP Code, annex 1, part 2, on
smoke and toxicity test. Procedure modifications are necessary due to the
curvilinear pipe surfaces. These procedure modifications are listed in
appendix 3".
17 Section 2.2.4 and paragraph 2.2.4.1 are deleted and the
ensuing sections and paragraphs of part 2 are renumbered accordingly.
18 Section 4.6 and paragraphs 4.6.1 and 4.6.2 are deleted and
the ensuing sections and paragraphs of part 4 are renumbered accordingly.
19 In appendix 1, note 2 to paragraph 1, the words "as set out
in paragraphs 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 of the annex to Assembly resolution A.754(18)" are replaced by the words " as set out
in paragraphs 7.1 to 7.4 of part 3 of annex 1 to the 2010 FTP Code".
20 In appendix 1, paragraph 2, the sentence "One of the ends
should allow pressurized nitrogen to be connected." is deleted.
21 In appendix 1, note 2 to paragraph 2, the following sentence
is added at the end:
- "At least largest and smallest diameter or wall thickness
should be tested for approval."
22 In appendix 1, paragraph 7 is deleted.
23 Appendix 3 is replaced by the following:
Appendix 3 - Test methods and criteria for flame spread, smoke
generation and toxicity of plastic piping
Flame spread, smoke generation and toxicity of plastic piping should be
determined by the 2010 FTP Code, annex 1, parts 2 and 5 with the modifications listed below.
Tests should be made for each pipe material and should take into account
differences in wall thickness.
When conducting testing of plastic piping, testing need not be conducted
on every pipe size. Testing should be conducted on pipe sizes with the maximum and
minimum wall thicknesses intended to be used. This will qualify all piping sizes for
a specific piping material provided that the wall thickness falls within the tested
range.
1 Test Specimen Preparation
1.1 For homogenous thermoplastic pipes, the test specimens may
be produced as flat plates in the required wall thickness(es).
1.2 The test sample should be fabricated by cutting pipes
lengthwise into individual sections and then assembling the sections into a test
sample as representative as possible of a flat surface. A test sample should consist
of at least two sections. All cuts should be made normal to the pipe wall. The test
sample should be 800 mm ± 5 mm long for tests to 2010 FTP Code, annex 1, part 5. The test sample should be 75 mm ± 1 mm square for
tests to 2010 FTP Code, annex 1, part 2.
1.3 The number of sections that must be assembled together to
form a test sample should be that which corresponds to the nearest integral number
of sections which should make a test sample (with an equivalent linearized surface
width between 155 mm and 180 mm). The surface width is defined as the measured sum
of the outer circumference of the assembled pipe sections that are exposed to the
flux from the radiant panel.
1.4 The assembled test sample should have no gaps between
individual sections.
1.5 The assembled test sample should be constructed in such a
way that the edges of two adjacent sections should coincide with the centreline of
the test holder.
1.6 For testing flame spread the individual test sections
should be attached to the backing calcium silicate board using wire (No.18
recommended) inserted at 50 mm intervals through the board and tightened by twisting
at the back.
1.7 The individual pipe sections should be mounted so that the
highest point of the exposed surface is in the same plane as the exposed flat
surface of a normal surface.
1.8 The space between the concave unexposed surface of the test
sample and the surface of the calcium silicate backing board should be left void.
1.9 The void space between the top of the exposed test surface
and the bottom edge of the sample holder frame should be filled with a high
temperature insulating wool if the width of the pipe segments extend under the side
edges of the sample holding frame.
2 Test Methods
Flame spread of plastic piping should be determined by the 2010 FTP Code,
annex 1, part 5. The smoke density and toxicity of gases
produced by plastic pipes should be determined by the 2010 FTP Code, annex 1, part 2.
3 Criteria
Flame Spread
| Parameters
|
Criteria
|
| CFE(kW/m2)
|
≥20.0
|
| Qsb (MJ/m2)
|
≥1.5
|
| Qt (MJ)
|
≤0.7
|
| Qp (kW)
|
≤4.0
|
| Burning Droplets
|
No burning droplets
|
Smoke and Toxicity
Smoke: the Dm value shall not exceed 400 in any test
condition
Toxicity: the average value of the gas concentration measured under each
test condition shall not exceed the following limits:
| Species
|
Concentration (ppm)
|
| CO
|
1450
|
| HCl
|
600
|
| HF
|
600
|
| HBr
|
600
|
| HCN
|
140
|
| SO2
|
120
|
| NOx
|
350
|
4 Exemption of the test in accordance with part 2 of the 2010 FTP Code
Piping with both the total heat release (Qt) of not
more than 0.2 MJ and the peak heat release rate (Qp) of not more
than 1.0kW (both values determined in accordance with the 2010 FTP Code, annex 1,
part 5) are considered to comply with the
requirements the 2010 FTP Code, annex 1, part 5 without further testing (see the 2010 FTP Code, annex
2, paragraph 2.2)."
24 In appendix 4, in the fire endurance requirements matrix,
the following new row is added at the end of the matrix:
- "
| 32
|
Central vacuum cleaners
|
NA
|
NA
|
NA
|
0
|
NA
|
NA
|
NA
|
NA
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
"
25 In appendix 4, footnote 10, the reference "paragraph 3(f) of
regulation 13F" is replaced by the reference "paragraph 3.6 of regulation 19".
26 In appendix 4, in location definitions, in the definition of
location A – Machinery spaces of category A, the reference "regulation II-2/3.19" is
replaced by the reference "regulation II-2/3.31"
27 In appendix 4, in location definitions, in the definition of
location B – Other machinery spaces and pump-rooms, the word "pumps," is
deleted.
28 In appendix 4, in location definitions, in the definition of
location B – Other machinery spaces and pump-rooms, between the words "boilers," and
"steam and internal combustion engines" add the words "fuel oil units,".
29 In appendix 4, in location definitions, in the definition of
location J – Accommodation, service and control spaces, the reference "regulation
II-2/3.10, 3.12, 3.22" is replaced by the reference "regulations II-2/3.1, 3.45,
3.18".
30 In appendix 4, in location definitions, in the definition of
location K – Open decks, the reference "regulation II-2/26.2.2(5)" is replaced by
the reference "regulation II-2/9.2.2.3.2(5)".