Regulation 7 - Machinery space openings
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Regulation 7 - Machinery space openings

  (1) Machinery space openings shall be framed and enclosed by casings of a strength equivalent to the adjacent superstructure. External access openings therein shall be fitted with doors complying with the requirements of regulation 4.

  (2) Openings other than access openings shall be fitted with covers of equivalent strength to the unpierced structure permanently attached thereto and capable of being closed weathertight.

Parent topic: Chapter II - Construction, Watertight Integrity and Equipment
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