(This regulation applies to all passenger ships with
ro-ro cargo spaces or special category spaces as defined in regulation II-2/3, except that for
ships constructed before 22 October 1989, this regulation shall apply
not later than 22 October 1990)
1 In addition to the emergency lighting required
by regulation 42.2, on every
passenger ship with ro-ro cargo spaces or special category spaces
as defined in regulation II-2/3:
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.1 all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall
be provided with supplementary electric lighting that can operate
for at least 3 h when all other sources of electrical power have failed
and under any condition of heel. The illumination provided shall be
such that the approach to the means of escape can be readily seen.
The source of power for the supplementary lighting shall consist of
accumulator batteries located within the lighting units that are continuously
charged, where practicable, from the emergency switchboard. Alternatively,
any other means of lighting which is at least as effective may be
accepted by the Administration. The supplementary lighting shall be
such that any failure of the lamp will be immediately apparent. Any
accumulator battery provided shall be replaced at intervals having
regard to the specified service life in the ambient conditions that
they are subject to in service; and
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.2 a portable rechargeable battery operated lamp
shall be provided in every crew space alleyway, recreational space
and every working space which is normally occupied unless supplementary
emergency lighting, as required by subparagraph .1, is provided.