USA - Harmonization of Standards for Fire Protection, Detection, and Extinguishing Equipment

Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) [1187] has issued final rule for certain design and approval standards for fire protection, detection, extinguishing equipment, and materials on inspected and uninspected vessels, outer continental shelf facilities, deepwater ports, and mobile offshore drilling units. This rule harmonizes Coast Guard approval processes for fire detection and alarm systems, and revises Coast Guard regulations for other types of equipment, materials, and components, such as spanner wrenches, non-metallic pipes, and sprinkler systems. This rule ensures Coast Guard regulations remain current and addresses advances in technology.

Proposed date of adoption: 22 August 2016

Proposed date of entry into force: 22 August 2016

Final date for comments: None

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