Marine Technical Certification Resources

US Coast Guard

Transport Canada

DNV Maritime

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

ABS Approval Program - EU Marine Equipment

U.S. / European Commission Mutual Recognition Agreement on Marine Equipment - Signed February 27th, 2004
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mse4/mra.

International Maritime Organization (IMO)/SOLAS

MRA Agreement: http://www.ustr.gov/assets/World_Regions/Europe_Middle_East/Europe/asset_upload_file513_4188.pdf 

U.S. / European Commission proposed Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on Marine Equipment www.uscg.mil/hq/gm/mse4/mra.htm 

IMO PUBLICATION - FTP CODE
Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP), 1998 Ed.

Language: English
Media: Book
Product code: IB844E
1998 Edition
International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code)

The FTP Code provides international requirements for laboratory testing, type approval and fire test procedures for the:

• non-combustibility test;
• smoke and toxicity test;
• test for ''A'', ''B'' and ''F'' class divisions;
• test for fire door control systems;
• test for surface flammability;
• test for primary deck coverings;
• test for vertically supported textiles and films;
• test for upholstered furniture; and
• test for bedding components.

Section II of this publication contains all related fire test procedures adopted as Assembly resolutions and referred to in the FTP Code.

Although not referred to specifically in the FTP Code, other important fire test procedures and test methods for fire-fighting systems and some of those important standards and guidelines adopted by either the Assembly or the MSC have also been included in Section III -- Relevant Fire Test Procedures, of this publication.

ISO  9001 - 2001 Q1530187

www.iso.ch

SouthWest Research Institute

http://www.fire.swri.org or http://www.swri.org

http://www.swri.org/4org/d01/fire/firetech/fptransp.htm#USCG

U.S. Coast Guard/IMO Testing/Classification/Certification:

SwRI Brochure on IMO and Fire Test Procedure (FTP) Code:

NEMA Publication #LD 3-2005

High-Pressure Decorative Laminates---USE AND FABRICATION PROCEDURES

ANSI/NEMA LD 3-2005 [DOWNLOAD]

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Covers high-pressure decorative laminate (HPDL) sheets which consist of paper, fabrics, or other core materials that have been laminated at pressures of more than 5.0 MPa using thermosetting condensation resins as binders.

Go to web site and Click on publication title to download annexes individually. Downloads include Annex A: Application, Fabrication, and Installation. Annex B: Care and Cleaning of Laminates. Annex C: Perception of Scratches. Annex D: Wear Resistance Chart.