Section 1 Scope
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 4 Materials - Section 1 Scope

Section 1 Scope

Parent topic: Chapter 4 Materials

1.1 Scope

1.1.1 The scope of this Chapter relates to the following:

  1. Quantifying risks associated with materials on board a submarine;
  2. Characterisation of materials; and
  3. Materials management.

1.1.2 The scope includes the materials used to construct all systems, equipment and components permanently fixed in the submarine.

1.1.3 The scope does not include consumable stores and portable equipment. Similar restrictions will apply, but these are to be managed through the Submarine Safety Management System.

1.1.4 This section does apply to the storage of fixed equipment and materials before installation on the submarine, where inappropriate storage or preparation could degrade the material or negatively impact submarine safety.

1.1.5 This section does not address equipment, component and materials traceability which is required by Vol 1, Pt 3, Ch 5, 3 Product verification.

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