5.1.1 LR Type
Approval is an impartial certification system that provides independent
third-party Type Approval Certificates attesting to a product's conformity
with specific standards or specifications. It is based on design review
and type testing or where testing is not appropriate, a design analysis.
5.1.2 The
LR Type Approval System is a process whereby a product is assessed
in accordance with a specification, standard or code to check that
it meets the stated requirements and through selective testing demonstrates
compliance with specific performance requirements. The testing is
carried out on a prototype or randomly selected product(s) which are
representative of the manufactured product under approval. Thereafter,
the producer is required to use Quality Assurance procedures and processes
to ensure that each item delivered is in conformity with that which
has been Type Approved.
5.1.4 LR Type
Approval does not remove the requirements for inspection and survey
procedures required by the Rules for equipment to be installed in
ships classed or intended to be classed with LR. Also, LR Type Approval
does not remove the requirement for plan appraisal of a system that
incorporates Type Approved equipment where required by the Rules.
5.1.5 LR Type
Approval is subject to the understanding that the producer’s
recommendations and instructions for the product and any relevant
requirements of the Rules for the Classification of Naval Ships are
fulfilled.
5.1.6 The
producer supplying equipment or components under Quality Control procedures
and processes is to have a recognised quality management system certified
by an IACS member or a Notified Body. The Quality Control procedures
and processes are to address the production of the product consistent
with Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 2, 5.3 Quality Control System.
5.1.7 Where
equipment or components have been Type Approved in accordance with
specifications and procedures other than LR's, details of the product,
certification and testing are to be submitted for consideration where
appropriate.