DNV DNV TAP NO. 771.61 PDF

Type approval is a procedure for certifying that the design of a product type is in conformity with a set of predetermined requirements.

This type approval programme gives the requirements on which Det Norske Veritas bases its type approval of 5ppm bilge alarms.

The procedure for assessment of conformity of manufactured products (production) and the installation on board is not within the scope of the type approval programme. However if during the type approval process it will be discovered that certain issues may affect onboard performance and satisfactory operation within given in this programme limits and requirements then all these issues shall be clarified by the manufacturer before the issuance of type approval certificate.

In general the conditions outlined in this programme shall be fulfilled before the type approval certificate is issued.