4 Larger doors exceeding 50% in surface area
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4 Larger doors exceeding 50% in surface area

  4.1 For larger doors exceeding 50% in surface area, a full analysis based on SOLAS regulation II-2/17 should be performed to assess the safety of the vessel.

  4.2 The approach should be based on the results of the fire test of the door having the maximum dimensions permitted by the furnace (considering a furnace with an aperture of 2,440 mm width x 2,500 mm height) according to the procedure described under section 3.

Parent topic: Annex – Recommendation for the Evaluation of Fire Performance and Approval of Large Fire Doors
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