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AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES (MSC.1/CIRC.1432)

RCC-M is the design and construction code for the European Pressurised Water Reactor (EPR) nuclear island mechanical components. Suppliers wishing to enter the UK Nuclear New Build programme will be required to be familiar with this code.

This guidance document is structured to introduce the concept of arc flash. The various components of the subject are described in detail. These components include the nature of an arc flash event, as well as its effects on the surrounding environment and any personnel operating in that environment. The methods used for carrying out an analysis are discussed in detail. The guidance document identifies the various mitigation techniques used to protect personnel and assets from the effects of arc flash. In summary, this report attempts to consolidate the subject of arc flash by identifying what an arc flash actually is, its cause, its impact on assets and human life, and the calculations required for a comprehensive arc flash study (as described in the various industry-recognised guides). It also provides some guidance on when a study should be submitted to comply with LRQA’s (LRQA's) rule requirements.

LRQA is a leading international provider of classification, compliance and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, helping our clients design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance.

We operate the Gas Industry Registration Scheme (GIRS) on behalf of the UK Gas Transporters.

Read the latest news from the yacht industry in our Yacht Focus supplement – a LRQA special for the Monaco Yacht Show.

Mitigating the risk of collision at sea requires a deep understanding of the causes. New industry guidance helps to make offshore operations safer for marine and energy operators.

Read the latest news from the naval industry in our Naval Focus supplement – a LRQA special for the naval exhibition Exponaval 2014 in Valparaiso, Chile, from 2 to 5 December.

The building of a series of powerful polar icebreakers, the growth of a cutting-edge enterprise zone in Norway and LRQA's role in the classing and approving of two innovative LNG-fuelled ferries for Canada. These are just three of the highlights of the May 2015 issue of Horizons, LRQA's marine magazine.

LRQA report looks at the commercial landscape, regulatory issues and technical realities of a new trade in ethane emerging as a result of increased US gas production - and the technology required for large ethane carriers