Section 3 Decision making
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Clasifications Register Guidance Information - Guidance Notes for the Special Consideration Process for Materials Applications, July 2017 - Chapter 1 Special Consideration Process for Materials Applications - Section 3 Decision making

Section 3 Decision making

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Special Consideration Process for Materials Applications

3.1 General

3.1.1 At the final stage of the Special Consideration process, LR will advise the Client of the findings based on a thorough technical justification of the measures demonstrated by the Client to mitigate the identified concerns regarding possible failures; and will evaluate the overall justification for acceptance for the material application.

3.1.2 Where LR is satisfied with the proposed material application, confirmation of LR’s acceptance of it will be provided in the decision.

3.1.3 Any actions required during manufacturing and/or fabrication will be detailed in the decision to the Client, including any follow-up requirements that the Client is required to submit to LR.

3.1.4 For resolving outstanding issues, or where Surveyor involvement is required, the process identified in Ch 1, 2.6 Step 5: Verification of Client implementation of agreed measures will be followed.

3.1.5 When an identical material application is to be applied in a number of cases or to a product range, the conditions under which the acceptance for these cases or product range will clearly defined in the scope of acceptance.

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