Common Structural Rules - Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, January 2019 - Part 1 General Hull Requirements - Chapter 2 General Arrangement Design - Section 4 Access Arrangement - 1 Closed Spaces
1 Closed Spaces
1.1 General
1.1.1 All closed spaces are to be accessible for easy inspection. Special measures for inspection and maintenance are to be put in place for small closed spaces for which the design causes impracticality for the access.
1.1.2 For areas which are not explicitly covered by SOLAS, Ch II-1, Reg 3-6, the builder is to provide accesses in accordance with industry standards accepted by the Society. For general guidance, human element factors may be considered based on IACS Recommendation No. 132 or with an ergonomic standard accepted by the Society.
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