Section 12 Structural integrity
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 3 Additional Class Notations - Part 2 Naval Ship Safety - Chapter 2 Fire Protection - Section 12 Structural integrity

Section 12 Structural integrity

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Fire Protection

12.1 Structural integrity objective

12.1.1 Sufficient structural integrity is to be maintained following a fire so as to prevent the whole or partial collapse of the ship’s structures due to strength deterioration by heat. The Structural Integrity Goal in Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 2, 12.1 Structural integrity objective 12.1.2 may be achieved by the application of the referred SOLAS - International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Regulation which is provided for guidance purposes. See also Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 2, 4.1 The Rules 4.1.3.

12.1.2  Structural Integrity Goal. Materials used in the construction of the ship’s structure are to ensure that structural integrity is not degraded due to fire.

The arrangements for structural integrity following fire are to be in accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-2, Part C, Regulation 11 - Structural integrity. See also Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 1, 4.2 Use of aluminium alloys.

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