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The FTP Code provides international requirements for laboratory testing, type approval and fire test procedures for the:

* non-combustibility test;

* test for ''A'', ''B'' and ''F'' class divisions;

* test for surface flammability;

* test for vertically supported textiles and films;

* test for bedding components.

Section II of this publication contains all related fire test procedures adopted as Assembly resolutions and referred to in the FTP Code.

Although not referred to specifically in the FTP Code, other important fire test procedures and test methods for fire-fighting systems and some of those important standards and guidelines adopted by either the Assembly or the MSC have also been included in Section III -- Relevant Fire Test Procedures, of this publication.