14 Passenger Accommodation
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14 Passenger Accommodation

  14.1 All passenger accommodation shall be arranged and equipped to provide for the safety of the passengers in consideration of the route, modes of operation and speed of the vessel.

  14.2 The height of deckheads in a passenger accommodation space shall be at least 1.9 m (74 inches) but may be reduced at the sides of a space to allow for camber, wiring, ventilation ducts and piping. The space shall be maintained to minimise fire and safety hazards and to preserve sanitary conditions. Aisles shall be kept clear of obstructions.

  14.3 A berth to the satisfaction of the Administration shall be provided for each passenger to be carried in overnight accommodation spaces, save that for voyages not exceeding 24 hours a reclining chair may be provided in lieu of a berth.

  14.4 A seat shall be provided for each passenger permitted in a space for which the fixed seating criterion in II/15.2.3 has been used to determine the number of passengers permitted. A seat shall be constructed to minimise the possibility of injury and avoid trapping occupants. Installation of seats shall provide for ready escape. Seats, including fixed, temporary or portable seats, shall be arranged as follows:

  • .1 An aisle of not more than 3.8 m (15 feet) in overall length shall be not less than 610mm (24 inches) in width;

  • .2 An aisle of more than 3.8m (15 feet) in overall length shall not be less than 760mm (30 inches) in width;

  • .3 Where seats are in rows, the distance from seat front to seat front shall not be less than 760mm (30 inches) and the seats shall be secured to a deck or bulkhead;

  14.5 Seats identified in the determination of the maximum number of passengers permitted shall be secured to the deck, bulkhead or bulwark by effective permanent or temporary means.

Parent topic: Part C - Accommodation
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