The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) (Amendment) Regulations 1999

19.  In regulation 62:

(a)in paragraph (1) for “The following surfaces” to “exceeded-”, there shall be substituted:

• “The following surfaces shall have low flame spread”;

(b)for subparagraph (2)(d) there shall be substituted:

“(d)primary deck coverings, if used within accommodation or service spaces or control stations, shall be of an approved material which will not readily ignite or give rise to toxic or explosive hazards at elevated temperatures; in the case of ships constructed on or after 1st July 1998 this shall be determined in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code;”;

(c)for subparagraph (3)(a)(iii) there shall be substituted:

“(iii)materials used to insulate pipe fittings for cold service systems, provided their exposed surfaces have low flame spread and, in the case of ships constructed before 1st July 1998, have qualities of resistance to the propagation of flame to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State; and”;

(d)for subparagraph (3)(a)(iv) there shall be substituted:

“(iv)vapour barriers and adhesives used in conjunction with insulating materials, provided that their exposed surfaces have low flame spread and, in the case of ships constructed before 1st July 1998, have qualities of resistance to the propagation of flame to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State; and”; and

(e)for subparagraph (3)(b) there shall be substituted:

“(b)paints, varnishes and other finishes used on exposed interior surfaces shall not be capable of producing excessive quantities of smoke and toxic products; and, in the case of ships constructed on or after 1st July 1998, this shall be determined in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code.”.