IMO will soon be publishing the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code and Supplement, 2012 Edition, incorporating Amendment 01-11 (IMSBC Code 2012). This update to the original IMSBC Code 2009 is already available for use, in spite of the lack of a published hardcopy. IMSBC Code 2012 will replace IMSBC Code 2009 starting in 2013 when the IMSBC Code 2009 expires.
What’s it for?
Starting in 1960, IMO began developing an internationally acceptable code of safe practice to address the problems involved in the shipment of bulk cargoes. This became the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code), several editions of which have been published since the first edition in 1965. In 2008, the BC Code was renamed to be the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, and it was established that the code would be updated on a regular basis. The IMSBC Code addresses all solid bulk cargoes except for grain; the requirements for the transport of grain are covered by the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code), 1991.
IMO carriage recommends having on board all ships. The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code is for administrators, ship owners, shippers, masters, and all others who need to know about standards to be applied in the safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes, excluding grain. IMO carriage recommends having on board all ships. The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code is for administrators, ship owners, shippers, masters, and all others who need to know about standards to be applied in the safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes, excluding grain. The International Building Code 2015 (IBC 2015) is a model code produced by the International Code Council (ICC). This document provides the foundation for many state and city codes. The IBC 2015 combined with local jurisdiction amendments form the state codes.
The prime hazards associated with the shipment of solid bulk cargoes are:
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- structural damage due to improper cargo distribution
- loss or reduction of stability during a voyage
- chemical reactions of cargoes
Therefore the primary aim of the IMSBC Code is to provide information on the dangers associated with certain types of solid bulk cargoes and to provide procedures to be followed when shipping solid bulk cargoes.
What has changed?
The IMSBC Code 2012 may be used from the start of 2012, though it won’t become mandatory until January 2013.
Changes in this edition include:
- Fully updated individual schedules for solid bulk cargoes
- New individual schedules for such cargoes as distillers dried grains with solubles, ferrous sulphate heptahydrate, fly ash wet, granular ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate fertilizers and general wood products
- References to the most recent SOLAS amendments
- Updated information from the 2010 edition of the IMDG Code
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This publication presents additional information that supplements the IMSBC Code, such as the Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code, including BLU Manual) and Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds.
Draft amendment 02-13 to the IMSBC Code agreed
Work on draft amendment 02-13 to the IMSBC Code has begun. It is expected to be finalized in 2012, and the new edition published in early 2013.
It is important to note that IMSBC Code Amendment 02-13 is only a draft at the moment. Upcoming changes presently include:
- Amendments to the code’s provisions on application and implementation
- Certificates of test
- Sampling procedures and complementary test procedures for determining the possibility of liquefaction
- Revision of some existing schedules for cargo carriage and development of new schedules for specific cargoes
When is it available?
The English edition of the IMSBC Code 2012 is expected to publish March 2012. French and Spanish translations will follow.
Update: the English IMSBC Code 2012 is now available.
Update: the Spanish translation of the IMSBC Code 2012 is now available.
With a belief that allowing individuals to have free access to building code and accessibility requirements is an important step towards achieving compliance, the Safranek Group, provides below, a consolidated list of links to free accessibility and building code resources.
For these resources, refer to the published errata to identify errors and their corresponding revisions that may have occurred after the initial publication of the document. When using these resources for a specific project, always verify the extent of their applicability with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This includes verifying if the resource (or portions of it) have been:
- amended with new information (including “emergency” rulings)
- updated with a new edition
- replaced by a new resource
- deleted as a requirement
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)
Fair Housing Act
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG)
Accessible Usable Buildings and Facilities Standard (ICC/ANSI A117.1)
Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS)
International Building Code (IBC)
International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
California Building Code (CBC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101
NFPA 101, Free Access (use the drop down to identify the edition) User registration required.
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