RINA Inspection, Survey & Testing
Fire Testing for Ships
Fire resistance and reaction-to-fire tests for marine materials under the IMO FTP Code 2010.
Description
The RINA test laboratory carries out fire resistance and reaction-to-fire tests required by national and international regulations, including tests on materials used in the marine sector under the IMO International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures. RINA acts as a Notified Body on behalf of the Italian Administration for Community Directive 96/98/EC, and the laboratory is recognised by the United States Coast Guard.
Key features
- FTP Code 2010 parts: non-combustibility, smoke and toxicity, A/B/F class divisions, fire door control systems, surface flammability, textiles, upholstered furniture, bedding and high-speed craft divisions
- Calorific potential determination per UNI EN ISO 1716
- Finite element simulation of doors and divisions per IMO MSC.1/Circ.1273 and MSC.1/Circ.1319
Applications
- Testing of decks, bulkheads, ceilings, doors, windows, fire dampers, pipe penetrations and cable transits for ships
Specifications
| Test code | IMO FTP Code 2010 |
|---|---|
| Calorific potential standard | UNI EN ISO 1716 |
| Simulation standards | IMO MSC.1/Circ.1273 and MSC.1/Circ.1319 |
| Recognition | United States Coast Guard; Notified Body for Directive 96/98/EC |
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