(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.
(b) Each fire detection device must comply with the following standards (incorporated by reference, see §161.002-1) as appropriate:
(1) Control units—UL 864;
(2) Heat detectors—UL 521;
(3) Smoke detectors—UL 268;
(4) Flame detectors—ANSI/FM 3260;
(5) Audible alarms—UL 464 or UL 1480;
(6) Visual alarms—UL 1971; and
(7) Manual Signaling Boxes—UL 38.
(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).
Table 161.002-6(c)—Marine Environmental Testing Requirements
| IEC 60092-504 Environmental type test | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All spaces not Category 2 or 3 | Open deck or open to weather | Spaces containing navigation or communication equipment | |
| 1—Visual inspection | X | X | X |
| 2—Functional test | X | X | X |
| 3—High voltage test | X | X | X |
| 4a—Power supply variations | X | X | X |
| 4b—Power supply failure | X | X | X |
| 5—Insulation resistance | X | X | X |
| 6—Cold with gradual temp. change | X (5 °C) | X (−25 °C) | X (5 °C) |
| 7—Dry heat with gradual temp. change | X (55 °C) | X (55 °C) | X (55 °C) |
| 8—Damp heat, cyclic | X | X | X |
| 9—Salt mist | X | ||
| 10—Vibration (sinusoidal) | X | X | X |
| 11b—Inclination, dynamic | 1X | 1X | 1X |
| 13—Electrostatic discharge | X | X | X |
| 14—Electromagnetic field | X | X | X |
| 15—Conducted low frequency | X | X | X |
| 16(a)—Conducted radio frequency (3 V rms) | X | ||
| 16(b)—Conducted radio frequency (10 V rms) | X | X | |
| 17—Burst/fast transients | X | X | X |
| 18—Surge/slow transients | X | X | X |
| 19(a)—Radiated emission (general power) | X | ||
| 19(b)—Radiated emission (bridge and deck zone) | X | X | |
| 20(a)—Conducted emission (general power) | X | ||
| 20(b)—Conducted emission (bridge and deck zone) | X | X |
1This test only needs to be completed if the device is in a location with moving mechanical parts.
(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.
[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48275, July 22, 2016]
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