Updated Technical Bulletins from the Carpet and Rug Institute - Flammability of Marine Carpet
That’s right - CRI has an entire section oftechnical bulletins, white papers and scientific research available for anyone with the time (and patience) to access.
Eleven of these important technical documents have been updated in 2012. (See Carpet and Rug Institute Updates 11 Technical Bulletins.) Additional bulletins are scheduled for review and updating in 2013.
This week, we feature excerpts from the Flammability of Marine Carpet Technical Bulletin.
Flammability of
Marine Carpet Technical Bulletin (09/12)
The regulations and rules
for carpet aboard vessels for domestic and international waters are enforced by
the U. S. Coast Guard. The rules for domestic waters for vessels such as
casinos and houseboats are contained in Title 46, Subchapter Q, Part 164, of
the Code of Federal Regulations.
Regulations for carpet aboard U.S Flagged Ships such as cruise ships,
navy vessels, cargo ships and tankers are contained in the International Code
for the Application of Fire Procedures (FTP Code)
Ships going into
international waters must comply with the provisions of the Safety of Life at
Sea (SOLAS) Treaty. The U.S Coast Guard is an approved signatory for the Mutual
Recognition Agreement (MRA) for the SOLAS Convention.
~ Bethany
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