IMO FTPC Part 5: Test for surface flammability

IMO FTPC Part 5 Field of application

Surface materials for bulkheads and ceilings and similar exposed surfaces, floor coverings

Where CFE: Critical flux at extinguishment

       Qsb: Heat for sustained burning  

       Qt: Total heat release

       Qp: Peak heat release rate

The test is terminated when any one of the following is applicable;

1. The specimen fails to ignite after a 10 minute exposure
2. Three minutes have pass since all flaming from the specimen ceased.
3. Flaming reaches the end of the specimen or self extinguishes and thus ceases to progress along the specimen. This criterion is only used when heat release measurements are not being made.
4. In the case of floorcoverings, the test shall be terminated after 40 minutes.

IMO Resolution MSC.307(88) – Test list

FTPC Part 1: Non-combustibility test

FTPC Part 2: Smoke and toxicity test

FTPC Part 3: Test for “A”, “B” and “F” class divisions

FTPC Part 4: Test for fire door control systems

FTPC Part 5: Test for surface flammability (Test for surface materials and primary deck Coverings)

FTPC Part 7: Test for vertically supported textiles and films

FTPC Part 8: Test for upholstered furniture

FTPC Part 9: Test for bedding components

FTPC Part 10: Test for fire-restricting materials for high-speed craft

FTPC Part 11: Test for fire-resisting division of high-speed craft

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