Regulation 5 - Protection of stairways and lift trunks in accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations
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Regulation 5 - Protection of stairways and lift trunks in accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations

  (1) Stairways which penetrate only a single deck shall be protected at least at one level by at least "B-0" class divisions and self-closing doors. Lifts which penetrate only a single deck shall be enclosed by "A-0" class divisions with steel doors at both levels. Stairways and lift trunks which penetrate more than a single deck shall be enclosed by at least "A-0" class divisions and protected by self-closing doors at all levels.

  (2) All stairways shall be of steel frame construction except where the Administration permits the use of other equivalent material.

Parent topic: Part B - Fire Safety Measures in Vessels of 60 metres in Length and Over
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