Section 2 Plans and particulars
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships, July 2022 - Part 5 Main and Auxiliary Machinery - Chapter 1 General Requirements for the Design and Construction of Machinery - Section 2 Plans and particulars

Section 2 Plans and particulars

Parent topic: Chapter 1 General Requirements for the Design and Construction of Machinery

2.1 Plans

2.1.1 Before the work is commenced, plans in triplicate of all machinery items, as detailed in the Chapters giving the requirements for individual systems, are to be submitted for consideration. The particulars of the machinery, including power ratings and design calculations, where applicable, necessary to verify the design, are also to be submitted. Any subsequent modifications are subject to approval before being put into operation. It is not necessary for plans and particulars to be submitted for each ship, provided the basic plans for the machinery installation have previously been approved. Any alterations to basic design, materials or manufacturing procedure are to be re-submitted for consideration.

2.2 Materials

2.2.1 The materials used in the construction are to be manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of Lloyd’s Register’s (hereinafter referred to as LR) Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials, July 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the Rules for Materials). Materials for which provision is not made therein may be accepted, provided that they comply with an approved specification and satisfy such tests as may be considered necessary.

2.2.2 Materials used in the construction of machinery and its installation are not to contain asbestos.

2.3 Welding

2.3.1 Welding consumables, plant and equipment are to be in accordance with the requirements specified in Ch 13, 1.8 Welding equipment and welding consumables of the Rules for Materials.

2.3.2 Welding procedures and welder qualifications are to be tested and qualified in accordance with the requirements specified in Ch 12 Welding Qualifications of the Rules for Materials.

2.3.3 Production weld tests are to be carried out where specified in the subsequent Chapters of these Rules.

2.3.4 All finished welds are to be subjected to non-destructive examination in accordance with the requirements specified in Ch 13, 2.12 Non-destructive examination of steel welds of the Rules for Materials and or the requirements specified in the subsequent Chapters of these Rules.

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