Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 14A Structural Fire Protection - Vessels of Less than 500GT - 14A.3 Means of escape - 14A.3.1 Purpose
14A.3.1 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide means of escape so that persons onboard can safely and swiftly escape to the liferaft embarkation deck. For this purpose, the following functional requirements should be met:
- safe escape routes should be provided;
- escape routes should be maintained in a safe condition, clear of obstacles; and
- additional aids for escape should be provided as necessary to ensure accessibility, clear marking, and adequate design for emergency situations.
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