Marine Equipment according to MED Directive - Reaction to Fire

Directive 2014/90/EU - MED - Marine equipment

CSI performs the reaction to fire tests required by the international legislation for materials to be used in the maritime field in the Community Directive 2014/90/EU (MED). The Directive on marine equipment provides for the certification for the purposes of CE marking and marketing throughout Europe of marine equipment used and fitted out on boats from European Union countries.

In order to ensure the compliance of such equipment with the regulations of the SOLAS International Conventions, common standards have been issued with reference to the regulatory references issued by the IMO (International Marittime Organization), with reference to the procedures for safety and compliance with the performance characteristics, in all countries of the European Community.

CSI is a "Notified Body" of the European Community through the recognition of the Italian Administration for the issue of CE Certificates for marine equipment; CSI is also recognized by the United States Coast Guard.

CSI as a Notified Body with number 0497, offers its experience in the sector with a complete testing and certification service for all the requirements required by Directive 2014/90/EU and subsequent amendments, with particular reference to fire reaction tests , toxicity and opacity of the fumes, in addition to the final release of the CE mark (rudder).

Directive 2014/90/EU - MED - Testing

  • A.1/3.1 Bridge covering substrate - FTP Code 2010 - Part 5
  • A.1/3.13 Non-combustible materials - FTP Code 2010 - Part 1
  • A.1/3.18 Roofing materials and floor coverings - FTP Code 2010 Part 2 and Part 5
  • A.1/3.19 Curtains, curtains and other suspended articles - FTP Code 2010 - Part 7
  • A.1/3.20 Upholstered furniture - FTP Code 2010 - Part 8
  • A.1/3.21 Components for beds - FTP Code 2010 - Part 9
  • A.1/3.64 C class divisions
  • IMO Res. A.652 Flammability of upholstered furniture subjected to a flame or a burning cigarette
  • IMO Res. A.653 Surface flammability of bulkhead, ceiling and deck finishing materials
  • IMO Res. A.680 Management for the safe operation of ships and for the prevention of pollution
  • IMO Res. A.799 Test methods for the qualification of marine construction materials as non-combustible
  • IMO Res. MSC.61 (67) Fire Test
  • ISO 1716 Determination of the gross calorific value
  • ISO 4589-2 Determination of fire behavior by means of the oxygen index - Part 2: Test at room temperature
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