6 Test Report
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1268 – Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Pressure Water-spraying and Water-based Fire-extinguishing Systems for Cabin Balconies – (30 May 2008) - Annex – Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Pressure Water-spraying and Water-based Fire-extinguishing Systems for Cabin Balconies - Appendix – Test Method for Fixed Pressure Water-spraying and Water-based Fire-extinguishing Systems for Cabin Balconies - 6 Test Report

6 Test Report

 The test report should, as a minimum, include the following information:

  • .1 name and address of the test laboratory;

  • .2 date of issue and identification number of the test report;

  • .3 name and address of applicant;

  • .4 name and address of manufacturer or supplier of the nozzles;

  • .5 test method and purpose;

  • .6 nozzle identification;

  • .7 description of the tested nozzle;

  • .8 detailed drawings/photos of the test set-up;

  • .9 date of tests;

  • .10 measured nozzle pressure and flow characteristics;

  • .11 identification of the test equipment and used instruments;

  • .12 test results including observations and measurements made during and after the test:

    • .1 maximum protected area per nozzle; and

    • .2 minimum operating pressures;

  • .13 deviations from the test method;

  • .14 conclusions; and

  • .15 date of the report and signature.

Balcony Mock-up

Chair frame

Fire scenario and measurements. Thermocouple locations (x) and wind measuremenht positions (.) for (a) celiing nozzle, (b) sidewall nozzle

Fire source


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