Section 4 Classification of units not built under survey
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Construction & Classification of Submersibles & Diving Systems, July 2022 - Part 1 Regulations - Chapter 3 Periodical Survey Regulations - Section 4 Classification of units not built under survey

Section 4 Classification of units not built under survey

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Periodical Survey Regulations

4.1 General

4.1.1 When classification is desired for a unit not built under the supervision of LR’s Surveyors, application is to be made to the Committee in writing.

4.2 Unit and equipment

4.2.1 The necessary plans, calculations, particulars and specifications of the unit and equipment are to be submitted for the approval of the Committee, together with certificates or other evidence of proving tests which have been carried out, and of surveys conducted by recognized authorities. The existing or proposed maintenance and operating instructions, as applicable, and a statement of the level of pilot and crew training, considered by the designer or Owner to be adequate for the operation of a submersible, are to be provided for consideration.

4.2.2 If the unit has already been in service, the log book is to be made available for inspection by the Surveyors.

4.2.3 Provided that the requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 4.2 Unit and equipment 4.2.1 and Pt 1, Ch 3, 4.2 Unit and equipment 4.2.2 are found to be satisfactory, the Committee will direct that a survey be held, and the Owner is to arrange that all necessary access and facilities are made available to permit the survey to the scope of Special Survey unless agreed otherwise by the Committee.

4.2.4 On the basis of a satisfactory report from the Surveyors on the survey, the Committee will assign a class notation as applicable. The date of completion of the survey will normally be the date taken as of initial acceptance by the Committee. This date will be displayed on the Interim Certificate and Class Direct and recorded on the Certificate of Class. The stated date will govern the time of the first Special survey.

4.3 Previously-classed-unit

4.3.1 Where Classification is desired for a unit which is classed by another recognized Classification Society special consideration will be given to the scope of the survey.

4.4 Plans, documents and calculations

4.4.1 Plans, documents and calculations to be submitted for information and approval in accordance with the requirements of Pt 1, Ch 2, 3.2 New Construction Surveys as applicable.

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