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46 CFR §161.002-6

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  1. (a)Devices must be tested and listed for fire service by an accepted independent laboratory, as accepted in accordance with § 159.010 of this subchapter, or by a NRTL as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7.
  2. (b)Each fire detection device must comply with the following standards (incorporated by reference, see § 161.002-1) as appropriate:
    1. (1)Control units—UL 864;
    2. (2)Heat detectors—UL 521;
    3. (3)Smoke detectors—UL 268;
    4. (4)Flame detectors—ANSI/FM 3260;
    5. (5)Audible alarms—UL 464 or UL 1480;
    6. (6)Visual alarms—UL 1971; and
    7. (7)Manual Signaling Boxes—UL 38.
  3. (c)All devices must be tested by an accepted independent laboratory, as defined in § 159.010 of this subchapter, to meet the marine environment testing requirements in Table 161.002-6(c) of this section. The test parameters are found in IEC 60092-504 (incorporated by reference, see § 161.002-1).
  4. (d)All fire detection system control units and remote annunciators must have enclosure protection as outlined in part 5 of IEC 60092-504 (incorporated by reference, see § 161.002-1) if the requirements exceed those of 46 CFR 111.01-9. Otherwise, 46 CFR 111.01-9 must be complied with.