3 Interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-2/25.3 (as amended by MSC.27(61)) for passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers, constructed on or after 1 October 1994
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3 Interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-2/25.3 (as amended by MSC.27(61)) for passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers, constructed on or after 1 October 1994

  3.1 The ceiling and bulkheads including any steps forming the outer boundary of a cabin (see figures 3.1-1 through 3.1-3) should have a minimum fire rating of "B-0" where the corridor bulkheads extend from deck to deck.

  3.2 When the corridor bulkheads only extend from the deck up to the continuous ceilings on both sides of the corridor (i.e. the corridor bulkheads do not extend to the deck above), the ceiling of the corridor and of the cabin should have a minimum fire rating of "B-15" (see figures 3.2-1 through 3.2-5).

Parent topic: Annex – Guidelines on Fire Safety Construction in Accommodation Areas
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