3 Equivalence and exemptions
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3 Equivalence and exemptions

  3.1 Where the Code requires that a particular fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof, piece of equipment or machinery shall be fitted or carried in a vessel, or that any particular provision shall be made, the Administration may permit any other fitting, material, appliance or apparatus or type thereof, piece of equipment or machinery to be fitted or carried or other provision to be made in that vessel where it is satisfied by trials or otherwise that the alternative is at least as effective as that required by the Code.

  3.2 The Administration may exempt any vessel or description of vessels from all or any of the provisions of the Code, as shall be specified in the exemption, provided that the Administration is satisfied that compliance with such provision is either impracticable or unreasonable in the case of that vessel or description of vessels. The exemption may be issued on such terms, if any, as the Administration may specify and subject to giving reasonable notice, alter or cancel any such exemption.

Parent topic: Part A - Application and Interpretation
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