7.1 To allow modern technology and development
of products, the Administration may approve products to be installed
on board ships based on tests and verifications not specifically mentioned
in this Code but considered by the Administration to be equivalent
with the applicable fire safety requirements of the Convention.
7.2 The Administration shall inform the Organization
of approvals referenced in paragraph 7.1 in accordance with regulation I/5 of the Convention and follow
the documentation procedures as outlined below:
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.1 in the case of new and unconventional products,
a written analysis as to why the existing test method(s) cannot be
used to test this specific product;
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.2 a written analysis showing how the proposed
alternative test procedure will prove performance as required by the
Convention; and
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.3 a written analysis comparing the proposed alternative
test procedure to the required procedure in the Code.