SCHEDULEAMENDMENTS OF MERCHANT SHIPPING (FIRE PROTECTION) (SHIPS BUILT BEFORE 25TH MAY 1980) REGULATIONS 1985

Regulation 74

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1

In paragraph (1) of regulation 74, for the words “the Secretary of State may allow” there shall be substituted the words “the Secretary of State shall allow”.

2

After paragraph (1) of regulation 74 there shall be inserted the following paragraph—

1A

For the purposes of these Regulations, the results of a verification or test shall be accepted if the verification or test is carried out—

a

in accordance with these Regulations or with a standard, code of practice, specification or technical description of a member State other than the United Kingdom offering equivalent levels of safety, suitability and fitness for purpose; and

b

by a body or laboratory of a member State other than the United Kingdom offering suitable and satisfactory guarantees of technical and professional competence and independence.