INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION

E IMO

SUB-COMMITTEE ON FIRE PROTECTION 53rd session Agenda item 22

FP 53/22 30 June 2008 Original: ENGLISH

ANY OTHER BUSINESS Codes, recommendations, guidelines and other non-mandatory instruments Note by the Secretariat

SUMMARY Executive summary:

The document contains at annex a list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments which MSC 83 requested that the Sub-Committee review.

Action to be taken:

Paragraph 3

Related documents:

FP 52/21, paragraph 2.5; MSC 83/28, paragraphs 22.3 to 22.9; MSC 82/18/1 and MSC 82/INF.12

1 The Sub-Committee, at its fifty-second session, noted that MSC 83, when considering the list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments relating to the work of the Committee (MSC 82/18/1 and MSC 82/INF.12, consideration of the documents had been postponed from MSC 82 to MSC 83), referred the detailed consideration of the list to the relevant sub-committees for the identification of those instruments which might be relevant in the context of the collection of information on the implementation of such instruments, also requesting them to provide an input on potential users and requirements of the data scheme to be established (FP 52/21, paragraph 2.5). 2 In this context, MSC 83 noted that the Secretariat is developing a module of the IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) on safety- and security-related requirements and recommendations applicable to all ships and certain types of ships, on the basis of an ACCESS database containing the information contained in MSC/Circ.815, which was created at the Committee’s request. When completed, the module could also contain information on the status of implementation of non-mandatory instruments to be kept updated by the Member States themselves using direct recording facilities. The module could also record, for each instrument, the national legislation adopted for its implementation, on a voluntary basis – including the ability to upload its full text – the application criteria and the status of the instrument with regard to its amendments.

For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.

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Action requested of the Sub-Committee 3 The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments relating to the work of the Sub-Committee, as set out at annex, with a view to identifying those instruments on which information on implementation should be collected, also providing an input on potential users and requirements of the data scheme to be established. ***

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FP 53/22 ANNEX CODES, RECOMMENDATIONS, GUIDELINES AND OTHER NON-MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS No.

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A.123(V)

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A.164(ES.IV)

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A.470(XII)

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A.471(XII)

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A.519(13)

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A.565(14)

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A.652(16)

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A.653(16)

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A.654(16) A.655(16)

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A.687(17)

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A.688(17)

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A.690(17)

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A.691(17)

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A.752(18)

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A.753(18)

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A.754(18)

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A.756(18)

19

A.757(18)

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A.799(19)

21

A.800(19)

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A.951(23)

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Name Recommendation on fixed fire-extinguishing systems for special category spaces Recommendation concerning checking the constancy of the properties of materials International shore connection (shoreside) Recommendation on test method for determining the resistance to flame of vertically supported textiles and films, as amended by A.563(14) Standard for devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks Recommended procedures to prevent the illegal or accidental use of low flashpoint cargo oil as fuel Recommendation on fire test procedures for upholstered furniture Recommendation on improved fire test procedures for surface flammability of bulkhead, ceiling and deck finish materials Graphical symbols for fire control plans Use of halons as fire-extinguishing media on board ships Recommendation on fire test procedures for ignitability of primary deck coverings Recommendation on fire test procedures for ignitability of bedding components Periodical inspections of abandon ship and fire drills on passenger ships Safety instructions to passengers Guidelines for evaluation, testing and application of low-location lighting on passenger ships Guidelines for the application of plastic pipes on ships Recommendation on fire resistance tests for “A”, “B” and “F” class divisions Guidelines on the information to be provided with fire control plans and booklets required by SOLAS regulations II-2/20 and 41-2 Standards for the calculation of the width of stairways forming means of escape on passenger ships Revised recommendation on test methods for qualifying marine construction materials as non-combustible Revised guidelines for approval of sprinkler systems equivalent to that referred to in SOLAS regulation II-2/12 Improved guidelines for marine portable fire extinguishers

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Name Graphical symbols for shipboard fire control plans Recommendations concerning fire safety requirements MSC.8(48) additional to those contained in chapter II-2 of the 1981 SOLAS amendments Standard for qualifying marine materials for high-speed MSC.40(64) craft as fire-restricting materials Interim standard for measuring smoke and toxic products MSC.41(64) of combustion MSC.44(65) Standards for fixed sprinkler systems for high-speed craft Test procedures for fire-resisting divisions of high-speed MSC.45(65) craft Application of requirements for inert gas systems for oil MSC/Circ.329 tankers MSC/Circ.347 Danger of the use of low flashpoint cargo as fuel Revised guidelines for inert gas systems, as amended by MSC/Circ.353 MSC/Circ.387 Guidance concerning the location of fire control plans for MSC/Circ.451 the assistance of shoreside fire-fighting personnel Clarification of inert gas system requirements under MSC/Circ.485 SOLAS 1974, as amended Special fire protection requirements for large open MSC/Circ.526 multi-deck spaces (atrium) Fire protecting systems for cargo compressor and MSC/Circ.528 pump-rooms for gas carriers covered by the Code Guidelines for uniform interpretation of results of fire test procedure carried out in accordance with resolution A.653(16) “Recommendation on improved fire test procedures for surface flammability of bulkhead, MSC/Circ.549 ceiling and deck finish materials” and resolution A.687(17) “Fire test procedures for ignitability of primary deck coverings” Recommendation on the release mechanism of carbon MSC/Circ.550/Rev.1 dioxide fire-extinguishing systems Information on flashpoint and recommended fire-fighting MSC/Circ.553 media for chemicals to which neither the IBC nor the BCH Code apply Guidance for fire test procedures on smoke and toxic MSC/Circ.581 products generated by combustible material in fires Guidelines for the performance and testing criteria and MSC/Circ.582 surveys of low-expansion foam concentrates for fixed fire-extinguishing systems MSC/Circ.599 New halon installations as being of essential use MSC/Circ.600 Annual leakage check of halon fire-extinguishing systems MSC/Circ.601 Fire protection of machinery spaces

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Name IMO body Materials used for bulkheads in accommodation spaces MSC/Circ.602 defined in regulation II-2/3.10 of the 1974 SOLAS FP Convention MSC/Circ.608/Rev.1 Interim guidelines for open-top containerships FP/DE/SLF Guidelines to minimize leakage from flammable liquid MSC/Circ.647 FP/DE systems Alternative arrangements for halon fire-extinguishing MSC/Circ.668 FP systems in machinery spaces and pump rooms Interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-2 as amended by MSC/Circ.669 FP resolution MSC.27(61) Guidelines for the performance and testing criteria and MSC/Circ.670 FP surveys of high-expansion foam concentrates for fixed fire-extinguishing systems Measures to prevent explosions in cargo pump-rooms on MSC/Circ.672 FP new and existing oil tankers Revised Standards for the design, testing and locating of MSC/Circ.677 devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks FP in tankers, as amended by MSC/Circ.1009 Recommendation on thermal radiation test supplement to MSC/Circ.727 FP fire resistance tests for “A”, “B” and “F” class divisions Revised test method for equivalent water-based fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces of FP MSC/Circ.728 category A and cargo pump-rooms contained in MSC/Circ.668 Recommendations for ventilation or inerting of double MSC/Circ.730 FP/DE hull spaces Revised factors to be taken into consideration when MSC/Circ.731 designing cargo tank venting and gas-freeing FP/DE arrangements Interim guidelines on the test procedure for demonstrating MSC/Circ.732 the equivalence of composite materials to steel under the FP provisions of the 1974 SOLAS Convention Revised measures to prevent explosions in oil tanker MSC/Circ.774 FP cargo pump-rooms MSC/Circ.775 Ships with reduced halon quantities FP Guidelines for the approval of equivalent fixed gas MSC/Circ.776 fire-extinguishing, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for FP machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms MSC/Circ.777 Indication of the assembly stations in passenger ships FP Guidelines for performance and testing criteria and MSC/Circ.798 surveys of medium expansion from concentrates for fixed FP fire-extinguishing systems Guidelines for performance and testing criteria and MSC/Circ.799 surveys of expansion foam concentrates for fixed FP fire-extinguishing systems of chemical tankers MSC/Circ.800 Safety measures for deep-fat cooking equipment FP

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Name Interpretation of vague expressions and other vague MSC/Circ.847 wording in SOLAS chapter II-2 Revised guidelines for the approval of equivalent fixed MSC/Circ.848 gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms Guidelines for the performance, location, use and care of MSC/Circ.849 emergency breathing escape devices (EEBDs) Guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire MSC/Circ.850 protection systems and appliances MSC/Circ.851 Guidelines on engine-room oil fuel systems MSC/Circ.858 Document of compliance with SOLAS regulation II-2/54 Interim guidelines for a simplified evacuation analysis on MSC/Circ.909 ro-ro passenger ships Interpretation of fire protection-related provisions of the MSC/Circ.911 HSC Code Addendum to the Interpretations of the fire MSC/Circ.911/Add.1 protection-related provisions of the HSC Code Interpretations of standards for fixed sprinkler systems for MSC/Circ.912 high-speed craft (resolution MSC.44(65)) Guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based local application fire-fighting systems for use in category A MSC/Circ.913 machinery spaces Guidelines for the approval of alternative fixed MSC/Circ.914 water-based fire-fighting systems for special category spaces Unified interpretation of vague expressions and other MSC/Circ.915 vague wording of SOLAS chapter II-2 Interpretation of the International Code for the MSC/Circ.916 Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) and fire test procedures referred to in the Code Guidelines on fire safety construction in accommodation MSC/Circ.917 areas Interpretation of the International Code for the MSC/Circ.964 Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) and fire test procedures referred to in the Code Unified interpretations of vague expressions and other MSC/Circ.965 vague wording of SOLAS chapter II-2 Guidelines on alternative design and arrangements for fire MSC/Circ.1002 safety Guidelines on a simplified calculation for the total MSC/Circ.1003 amount of combustible materials per unit area in accommodation and service spaces Unified interpretations of the International Code for MSC/Circ.1004 Application of Fire Test Procedure (FTP Code) and fire test procedures referred to in the Code

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MSC/Circ.1005

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MSC/Circ.1006

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MSC/Circ.1007

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MSC/Circ.1008

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MSC/Circ.1009

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MSC/Circ.1034

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MSC/Circ.1035

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MSC/Circ.1036

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MSC/Circ.1037

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MSC/Circ.1050

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MSC/Circ.1081

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MSC/Circ.1082

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MSC/Circ.1083

97 98 99

MSC/Circ.1084 MSC/Circ.1085 MSC/Circ.1086

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MSC/Circ.1087

101

MSC/Circ.1120

102

MSC/Circ.1146

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MSC/Circ.1165

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MSC/Circ.1166

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Name IMO body Unified interpretations of vague expressions and other FP vague wording of SOLAS chapter II-2 Guidelines on fire test procedures for acceptance of FP/DE fire-retardant materials for the construction of lifeboats Guidelines for the approval of fixed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems equivalent to fixed gas FP fire-extinguishing systems as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces Revisions to Interpretations of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) and fire FP test procedures referred to in the Code (MSC/Circ.916) Amendments to the Revised Standards for the design, testing and locating of devices to prevent the passage of FP flame into cargo tanks in tankers (MSC/Circ.677) Guidelines for smoke control and ventilation systems for internal assembly stations and atriums on new passenger FP ships Guidelines for the use and installation of detectors FP equivalent to smoke detectors Unified Interpretations of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) and fire FP test procedures referred to in the Code Unified interpretations of the revised SOLAS chapter II-2 FP Shipboard plans for fire protection appliances, life-saving FP/DE appliances and means of escape Unified interpretations of the revised SOLAS chapter II-2 FP Unified interpretation of the Guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based local application fire-fighting FP systems (MSC/Circ.913) Unified interpretations of SOLAS regulation II-2/15.2.11, FP in force before 1 July 2002 Principles for hot work on board all types of ships FP/FSI Use of smoke helmet-type breathing apparatus FP Code of practice for atmospheric oil mist detectors FP Guidelines for partially weathertight hatchway covers on FP/SLF/DSC board containerships Unified interpretation of SOLAS chapter II-2, the FP FSS Code, the FTP Code and related fire test procedures Lists of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas fire extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a FP/DSC fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective Revised guidelines for the approval of equivalent waterbased fire extinguishing systems for machinery spaces FP and cargo pump rooms Guidelines for a simplified evacuation analysis for FP/DE high-speed passenger craft

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Instrument

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MSC/Circ.1167

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MSC/Circ.1168

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MSC/Circ.1169

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MSC/Circ.1170

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MSC.1/Circ.1187

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MSC.1/Circ.1203

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MSC.1/Circ.1204

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MSC.1/Circ.1234

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MSC.1/Circ.1237

114

MSC.1/Circ.1238

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MSC.1/Circ.1239

116

MSC.1/Circ.1240

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MSC.1/Circ.1241

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MSC.1/Circ.1242

119

MSC.1/Circ.1267

120

MSC.1/Circ.1268

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MSC.1/Circ.1269

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MSC.1/Circ.1270

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Name Functional requirements and performance standards for the assessment of evacuation guidance systems Interim Guidelines for the testing, approval and maintenance of evacuation guidance systems used as an alternative to low location lighting systems Unified interpretations to SOLAS chapter II-2 Application of SOLAS regulation II 2/15 for lubricating oil and other flammable oil arrangements for ships built before 1 July 1998 Operational recommendations for passenger ships with cabin balconies Unified interpretations to SOLAS chapter II-2 and the fire test procedures referred to in the FTP Code Early application of amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 Drainage of fire-fighting water from enclosed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category for passenger and cargo ships Amendments to the Revised Guidelines for the approval of equivalent water-based fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms (MSC/Circ.1165) Guidelines for evacuation analysis for new and existing passenger ships (Supersedes MSC/Circ.1033) Unified interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-2 Unified interpretations of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) Unified interpretations of the International Bulk Chemicals (IBC) Code Guidelines for the approval of fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies Amendments to the Revised Guidelines for approval of equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms (MSC/Circ.848) Guidelines for the approval of fixed pressure waterspraying and water-based fire-extinguishing systems for cabin balconies Amendments to the Revised Guidelines for the approval of equivalent water-based fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms (MSC/Circ.1165) Revised Guidelines for the approval of fixed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems equivalent to fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces

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123

MSC.1/Circ.1271

124

MSC.1/Circ.1272

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MSC.1/Circ.1273

126

MSC.1/Circ.1274

127

MSC.1/Circ.1275

128 MSC.1/Circ.1276 129 MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.3 130 MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.4 131

SLS.17/Circ.3

132

SLS.17/Circ.3/Add.1

133

SLS.17/Circ.3/Add.2

Name Guidelines for the approval of high-expansion foam systems using inside air for the protection of machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms Guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based fire-fighting systems for ro-ro spaces and special category spaces equivalent to that referred to in resolution A.123(V) Unified interpretation of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) Guidelines for evaluation of fire risk of external areas on passenger ships Unified interpretation of SOLAS chapter II-2 on the number and arrangement of portable fire extinguishers on board ships Unified interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-2 Decreasing availability of halons for marine uses Early application of the amendments to the fire protection requirements of the IBC Code Interim recommendations and interpretations of chapter II-2 of the 1981/83 SOLAS Amendments Interim recommendations and interpretations of chapter II-2 of the 1981/83 SOLAS Amendments Interim recommendations and interpretations of chapter II-2 of the 1981/83 SOLAS Amendments

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