Section 4 Deck planking
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft, July 2022 - Part 4 Additional Requirements for Yachts - Chapter 3 Special Considerations for Sailing Yachts - Section 4 Deck planking

Section 4 Deck planking

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Special Considerations for Sailing Yachts

4.1 General

4.1.1 The construction of decks of steel, aluminium alloy or composite materials is to be in accordance with Pt 6, Ch 3, 8 Deck structures, Pt 7, Ch 3, 8 Deck structures and Pt 8, Ch 3, 8 Deck Structures respectively. Wood deck sheathing is in general to be treated as cosmetic and is outside the scope of these Rules. However, any wood sheathing fitted is not to be detrimental to the integrity of the main deck structure. Details of the means of attachment of such wood sheathing are to be submitted for consideration.

4.1.2 Decks constructed of wood will be specially considered on the basis of the Rules.

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