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BV Rules Part A
BV Rules Part A
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF
OFFSHORE UNITS
Part C
Facilities
Chapters 1 2 3 4 5
May 2006
The English wording of these rules take precedence over editions in other lan-
guages.
Unless otherwise specified, these rules apply to units for which contracts are
signed after July 1st, 2006. The Society may refer to the contents hereof
before July 1st, 2006, as and when deemed necessary or appropriate.
2 Bureau Veritas Rules for the Classification of Offshore Units May 2006
C HAPTER 1
MACHINERY AND PIPING
May 2006 Bureau Veritas Rules for the Classification of Offshore Units 3