Section 31 Material characterisation: smoke and toxicity
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 31 Material characterisation: smoke and toxicity

Section 31 Material characterisation: smoke and toxicity

31.1 Functional objective

31.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be constructed from materials for which the by-products from exposure to elevated temperature and fire are acceptable in all foreseeable operating conditions.

31.2 Performance requirements

31.2.1 The duration of operation at elevated temperature is to be defined for all normal, abnormal and emergency operating conditions. The criteria are to be representative of expected operating conditions.

31.2.2 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are exposed to the effects of elevated temperatures in normal, abnormal and emergency operating conditions are to be identified. Levels of smoke and toxic products released from materials exposed to elevated temperature shall be determined in accordance with a recognised standard.

31.2.3 The duration and intensity of fire for material characterisation is to be defined. The criteria are to be representative of expected fire scenarios

31.2.4 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that can be exposed to fire are to be identified in accordance with Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 2, 31 Material characterisation: smoke and toxicity. The levels of smoke and toxic product generation from materials sensitive to fire shall be determined in accordance with a recognised standard.

31.2.5 Fire safety requirements are to be complied with.


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