4.4 Watertight Bulkheads
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4.4 Watertight Bulkheads

  4.4.1 The strength of a watertight bulkhead and the effectiveness of any alternative means should be adequate for the intended purpose and to the satisfaction of the Certifying Authority.

  4.4.2 When pipes, cables, etc penetrate watertight bulkheads, they should be provided with valves and/or watertight glands, as appropriate.

  4.4.3 A doorway fitted in a watertight bulkhead should be constructed so as to be watertight from both sides and be kept closed at sea, unless opened for access only, at the discretion of the skipper. A notice should be fitted to both sides of the door "To be kept closed at sea, open for access only". Sliding watertight doors, where fitted, are to be provided with suitable safety provision to avoid injury to personnel by closure of the door.

Parent topic: 4 Construction and Structural Strength
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