IMO 2010 FTP Code, Part 10 - Test for fire-restricting materials for high-speed craft

Appendix 2 - Fire test procedures for heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate for materials used for furniture and other components of high-speed craft

IMO 2010 FTP Code, Part 10 refes to ISO 5660-1 which is used to evaluate heat release rate, smoke production and time to ignition. The methods is used to classify and certify material in maritime and offshore applications.

ISO 5660-1 – Reaction-to-fire tests - Heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate, Part 1: Heat release rate (Cone calorimeter method) and smoke production rate (dynamic measurement). 

Products and materials for maritime use is fire tested according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) code, IMO 2010 FTP Code. The results from fire testing according to the FTP-code can be used as a basis for type approval (also called the wheel mark). Type approval is regulated in accordance with European Parliament Directive 2014/90/EU. RISE can perform the fire tests, issue the certificates and perform the production control required in order to gain the wheel mark.

When testing a product according to ISO 5660-1, a sample with the dimension 100 mm x 100 mm is subjected to an irradiance level of 50 kW/m². The surface of the sample is heated and starts to emit pyrolysis gases that ignite by an electric spark igniter. The emitted gases are collected in a hood and transported away through a ventilation system. The heat release is measured using the data on measured oxygen concentration in the emitted smoke.

The following parameters are measured: Time to ignition, heat release rate (kW/m²), total heat release (MJ/m²), and smoke production (m²/s).

A test report, in Swedish or English, is delivered with the test results after testing.

Material needed for testing

Complete test

• 6  specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm x nominal thickness (max 50 mm).

Indicative test

• 2 specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm x nominal thickness (max 50 mm).

Food contact safety is an issue of very high concern for all kinds of materials and products. Our core activity in this area is analysis of materials intended for food contact.

We offer testing in compliance with regulations or requirements (e.g. EU Commission Regulation 10/2011, national regulations such as BfR XXXVI, Chinese standard GB 4806.8, FDA or industry guidelines).

The analytical results serve as the basis for demonstrating compliance with regulations, and support product development and problem solving.

The amount of formaldehyde in food simulant or water extract is determined by UV spectroscopy. The analysis is accredited according to ISO 17025.

The results are compiled into an analytical report.

For orders and consultation, please contact our experts!

FCM.productsafety@ri.se

2-6 weeks depending on experimental conditions.

SS-EN 1541:2001

GB31604.48-2016

EN IEC 60754-2 is a fire test method that generates data used to determine the acidity in fire gases from the combustion of cable material.
Test results forms a part of the basis for CE marking according to the CPR Construction Product Regulation.
Fire testing according to EN IEC 60754-2 also meets the requirements of EN IEC 50267-2-3

In the product development context, it is important at an early stage to investigate the extent to which materials contribute to acidity in fire gases. Fire testing according to EN IEC 60754-2 generates data used to determine acidity in flue gases from combustion of material from cables.

Requirements according to the Construction Product Regulation CPR mean that cables must be CE marked and fire classified according to the Euroclass in order to be sold as construction products. In some applications, additional acidity classification is required. Data from tests according to EN IEC 60754-2 form the basis for CE marking with supplementary classification a1, a2 or a3.

Material samples are taken from the cable and divided into smaller pieces which are evenly distributed in a sample container "porcelain vessel", the amount of material sample is 1 g. The sample container with the material is placed in an oven that holds 935 - 965 °C, the test period is 30 minutes. During the test period, the material is gasified/burned in the furnace and fire gases are formed, these fire gases are bubbled through distilled water. When the test time is over, the pH and conductivity of the water are determined. The procedure is repeated twice after which an average value for the three tests is calculated.

The fire test results are summarized in English in a test report delivered in digital format.

RISE holds both accreditation and notification regarding this test method why the test report is valid as a part of the CE marking documentation.

Delivery time for accredited test report is usually 4-8 weeks.
Preliminary test results can be shared when the pH- and conductivity measurements have been carried out, which is usually about 4 weeks after the test material has been delivered to RISE.

EN 50575 Product standard
EN 13501-6 Fire classification

RISE offers evaluations of lighting and visual comfort in buildings, sports facilities and vehicles.

Having good lighting and visual comfort is an important part of having a good work environment where tasks can be performed safely and correctly. It is also beneficial for comfort and well-being. Insufficient lighting, glare and flicker are examples of phenomena than can have a negative impact on productivity, well-being and health. 

Wether it's housing, workplaces, vehicles or sports facilities, there are various requirements and recommendations for lighting and visual comfort. A valuation by a third party helps to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled. RISE also offers certification of indoor environments with RISEs own certification mark called the P-mark. Lighting and visual comfort is included as one section in the certification of indoor environments. 

RISE is accredited for the evaluation of lighting and visual comfort. Examples of functions that can be evaluated are: 

• Housing
• Schools
• Preschools
• Offices
• Industries
• Workshops
• Indoor environment in vehicles
• Sports facilities

An evaluation of lighting and visual comfort involves the measurement of illumination, luminance, colour rendering, reflectance factor, daylight factor, optical flicker etc. 

In addition to being used in direct comparison with standadized requirements, the measured values are also used to evaluate comfort and well-being. 

The results are presented in an evaluation report in Swedish or in English. 

SS-EN 12464-1, SS-EN 1789, SS-EN 13272

Tapping machines are used as sound source at tests within building acoustics.

The purpose of the calibration is to verify that the tapping machine complies with the requirements of ISO 10140-5 and ISO 16283-2.

Accredited calibration fullfils all typical traceability requirements that commonly exist in industry and society at large.

The properties of the tapping machine are mechanically defined, which means that the calibrated characreristics are hammer velocity, impact angle, hammer tip curvature, etc.

If needed, we can also make minor service on the tapping machine, such as cleaning, feet adjustments and hammer exchange.

The calibration results are reported in a digital calibration certificate in Swedish or English which states if the tapping machine is complying with the actual ISO standard.

When becoming a client you will also get access to our customer website for calibration, where you may also place orders. 

Customer website for calibration

ISO 10140-5

ISO 16283-2

RISE is calibrating most types of vibration transducers. The transducer can be calibrated separately or together with its conditioning unit.

The National Laboratories are responsible for maintaining the national reference standards for each measurement quantity and spreading metrological competence and traceability to industry and society at large. The national reference standards are the highest level of traceability in Sweden.

A calibration performed at a National Laboratory fulfils all typical traceability and accreditation requirements that commonly exist in industry and society at large.

The most common type of vibration transducers is the accelerometer, but velocity transducers also occur, especially within the fields of ground vibrations and machine monitoring.

The most common calibration is a sine calibration between 6,3 and 2000 Hz alternatively between 20 and 8000 Hz.

Low frequency transducers can be calibrated down to below 1 Hz.

Accelerometers which are used at high levels can be shock calibrated up to 50000 m/s².

Vibration velocity transducers can be excited horizontally or vertically.

Reference accelerometers, i.e. calibration standards, are calibrated with laser interferometer technique.

Other types of vibration transducers, e.g. impact hammers, impedance heads and dynamic force transducers, are also calibrated.

The calibration results are reported in a digital calibration certificate in Swedish or English which states that the calibration was performed at a National Laboratory.

ISO 16063-11, -21, -22

RISE is calibrating all types of sound calibrators

The national laboratories are responsible for maintaining the national reference standards for each measurement quantity and spreading metrological competence and traceability to industry and society at large. The national reference standards are the highest level of traceability in Sweden.

A calibration performed at a national laboratory fulfils all typical traceability and accreditation requirements that commonly exist in industry and society at large. 

The characteristics of sound calibrators are specified in the international standard IEC 60942. Requirements and tolerances for sound pressure level, frequency, distortion and stability are among other things stated in this standard. The standard gives three classes of accuracy, LS, 1 and 2. Class LS is intended only for laboratory use while class 1 and 2 are intended for field use. These classes match the corresponding class for sound level meters.

RISE calibrates all types of sound calibrators. Parameters which are calibrated are sound pressure level, frequency and distortion. If the instrument is equipped with an accessory barometer, we check this as well at current air pressure

The recommended calibration interval is 1 year for sound calibrators.

The calibration results are reported in a digital calibration certificate in Swedish or English which states that the calibration was performed at a national laboratory.

If the sound calibrator is configured for an other microphone size than ½", please enclose the ½" adapter if available.

IEC 60942

Testing of shotcrete.

Testing of shotcrete. Testing of compressive strength, flexural strength / residual strength, fibre content, frost resistance and adhesion. Order form is used.

We can help with pretesting, type testing and continuous testing. The result can be a part of quality control.

Testing of shotcrete in our laboratorium. For common methods, see Standards or contact us.

We can perform accredited and non accredited testing methods.

Test report according to method is included.

Information about delivery time via the contact person.

SS-EN 12390-3 Tryckhållfasthet

SS-EN 14488-7 Stålfiberhalt (non-accredited)

SS 137244, utg 5 Frostresistens

SS-EN 14488-3 Böjdraghållfasthet

CBI-Metod 6 Vidhäftningshållfasthet