5.2.1 The type approval certificates shall be
issued and renewed on basis of the test reports of the applicable
fire tests (see section 4).
5.2.2 The Administration shall require that the
manufacturers have a quality control system audited by a competent
authority to ensure continuous compliance with the type approval conditions.
Alternatively, the Administration may use final product verification
procedures where the compliance with the type approval certificate
is verified by a competent authority before the product is installed
on board ships.
5.2.3 The type approval certificates shall be
valid no more than 5 years from the date of issue.
5.2.4 Type approval certificates shall include
at least the following:
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.1 identification (name or trade name and description)
of the product;
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.2 classification and any restrictions in the
use of the product;
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.3 name and address of the manufacturer and applicant;
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.4 test method(s) used in test(s);
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.5 identification of the test report(s) and applicable
statements (including date of issue, possible file number and the
name and address of the testing laboratory);
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.6 date of issue and possible number of the type
approval certificate;
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.7 expiration date of the certificate; and
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.8 name of the issuing body (competent authority)
and, if applicable, authorization.
5.2.5 In general, the type approved products may
be installed for their intended use on board ships flying the flag
of the approving Administration.