IMO Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code): 2012

IMO International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code), 2012 edition – KC844E

The 2010 FTP Code, along with relevant SOLAS amendments to make it mandatory, was adopted, with an expected entry into force date of 1 July 2012.

The 2010 FTP Code provides the international requirements for laboratory testing, typeapproval and fire test procedures for products referenced under SOLAS chapter II-2. It comprehensively revises and updates the current Code, adopted by the MSC in 1996.

The 2010 FTP Code includes the following: test for non-combustibility; test for smoke and toxicity; test for “A”, “B” and “F” class divisions; test for fire door control systems;test for surface flammability (surface materials and primary deck coverings); test for vertically supported textiles and films; test for upholstered furniture; test for bedding components; test for fire-restricting materials for high-speed craft; and test for fire-resisting divisions of high-speed craft.

It also includes annexes on Products which may be installed without testing and/or approval and on Fire protection materials and required approval test methods.

This IMO digital publication (e-reader) is in EBK format for use on a single computer/laptop with Windows-based e-reader software, “The IMO Bookshelf”.

IMO KC 844E, 978-92-801-1548-2, 9789280115482