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Pt A, Ch 1, Sec 3

2.1.7 Equivalence of Rule testing under certain 2.3.11 It is the responsibility of the Interested Party to ascer-
conditions tain that drawings used for the procurement, construction
Notwithstanding the provisions of [2.1.5], the Society may, and other works are in accordance with the approved plans.
at its discretion and subject to conditions and checks
deemed appropriate, accept certain materials, appliances or 2.4 Construction portfolio
machinery which have not been subjected to rule testing.
2.4.1 For units built in compliance with the construction
2.2 Other cases mark { requirements, a construction portfolio, including
items listed in [2.4.2], is to be prepared and a copy placed
2.2.1 When the procedure adopted does not comply with on board the unit.
that detailed in [2.1] but the Society deems that it is accept- For units not built in compliance with the construction mark
able for the assignment of class, the construction mark µ is { requirements, it is recommended that a construction
assigned in accordance with Ch 1, Sec 2, [3.2.3]. portfolio, as complete as possible, be prepared and a copy
placed on board the unit.
2.3 Documentation
2.4.2 The portfolio is to include the following items:
2.3.1 Documentation relevant to the class applied for is to • quality control plans
be submitted for the approval of the Society. • reviewed drawings relating to the structure of the unit
showing the location and extent of application of differ-
2.3.2 The required documentation listed in Ch 1, Sec 4, [2]
ent grades and strengths of materials (material list)
for new built units is to be considered as a minimum, to be
completed in compliance with the particular requirements • fabrication procedures and qualifications (welding,
of the other chapters, accounting for the unit’s service(s), forming, heat treatment, etc.)
structural type and contemplated additional class notations. • testing procedures (NDT, pressure testing, functional
The Society may also call for additional information accord- testing, etc.)
ing to the specific nature of the unit to be classed. • personnel qualifications (welders, NDT operators)
• material certificates
2.3.3 The documentation submitted to the Society is exam-
ined in relation to the class applied for in the request for • test certificates
classification. • as-built drawings.
Note 1: Should the Interested Party subsequently wish to have the
class, in particular the service notation or design data contained in 2.4.3 Restrictions or prohibitions, as applicable, regarding
the design criteria statement modified, plans and drawings are gen- alterations or repairs in connection with [2.4.2] are to be
erally to be re-examined. included in the portfolio.

2.3.4 A copy of the submitted plans will be returned duly 2.4.4 The construction portfolio is to be submitted to the
stamped, with remarks related to the compliance with the review of the Surveyor attending the construction of the unit
rule requirements should the need arise. for review of the items specified in [2.4.2].

2.3.5 As a rule, modifications of the approved plans regard-


ing items covered by classification are to be submitted.
3 Units classed after construction

2.3.6 Design data to be submitted to the Society are to 3.1 General


incorporate all information necessary for the assessment of
the design of the unit for the purpose of assignment of class. 3.1.1 When an Owner applies to the Society for an unit
It is the responsibility of the Interested Party to ascertain that already in service to be admitted to class, the application
the design data are correct, complete and compatible with will be processed differently depending on whether the unit
the use of the unit. is:
• classed with an IACS Society
2.3.7 Design calculations are to be provided, when called
for, as supporting documents to the submitted plans. • not classed with an IACS Society.

2.3.8 Design data and calculations are to be adequately


3.2 Surveys and documentation
referenced. It is the duty of the Interested Party to ascertain
that the references used are correct, complete and applica- 3.2.1 Surveys
ble to the design of the unit.
A programme of surveys, appropriate to the age and condi-
2.3.9 The submitted plans are to contain all necessary tion of the unit, is determined by the Society, on the basis of
information for checking the compliance with the require- the requirements of the Ship Rules, Pt A, Ch 2, Sec 1, [3].
ments of the Rules. Note 1: Reference is made to Ch 2, Sec 1, [4.1.7]

2.3.10 In the case of conflicting information, submitted 3.2.2 Documentation


documentation will be considered in the following order of The documentation listed in Ch 1, Sec 4, [3] is to be submit-
precedence: design data, plans, design calculations. ted.

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