Section 2 Installation of Propulsion Machinery, Fuel Oil Tanks and Earthing

202. Fuel Oil Tanks

The terms "Proper measures for flame retardation and flame-resistance" in Ch 18, 202 of the Rules mean the application of covering with non-combustible material or application of not less than 3 layers of laminates impregnated with fire-retardant resins. The fire-retardant resins referred to in the above are to be construed as those of "Grade 1 through 3 Incombustibility" class in KS F 2271, or those of "Incombustible", "Self-extinguishing" or "Burning Resistance Class V-0 or V-1" for the burning resistance test in KS M 3015.