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FIRE & SAFETY

C : Q C & Q T “Knowledge is the key to compliant installations.

OMPLIANCE UALITY OMPONENTS UALIFIED ECHNICIANS

Each U.S.-manufactured product sold by Somerville,

When the workers installing the products have

NJ-based STI Marine Firestop is available globally and the a more comprehensive understanding as to the complete line is fully tested to IMO FTTP 2010 and certi- importance, we believe they will ensure the systems ? ed by major classi? cation agencies, including DNV GL, are installed correctly. We also know that video

Lloyds Register, ABS, BV, and RINA. Notably, and as this and images can tell the story in a more compelling magazine went to print, STI is the prime for an NSRP manner than black-and-white instruction sheets,

Electrical Technologies Panel Project to bring the EzPath so there is that element, too. For the surveyors

MDM 150 cable transit to the U.S. Navy. Even James inspecting for compliance, there is the familiarity

Stahl, however, knows that improperly installed equip- with seeing compliant installations, and the spe- ment by untrained yard personnel is a recipe for disaster.

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