Section 32 Material characterisation: flammability
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 32 Material characterisation: flammability

Section 32 Material characterisation: flammability

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria

32.1 Functional objective

32.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be constructed from materials for which the flammability characteristics are acceptable in all foreseeable operating conditions.

32.2 Performance requirements

32.2.1 The duration, ignition source and heat intensity for material characterisation is to be defined. The criteria are to be representative of expected fire scenarios.

32.2.2 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that can be exposed to fire are to be identified in accordance with Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 4 Materials. The flammability of materials sensitive to fire shall be determined in accordance with arecognised standard.

32.2.3 Fire safety requirements are to be complied with.

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