Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter I-A - Mobile Offshore Drilling Units |
Part 108 - Design and Equipment |
Subpart B - Construction and Arrangement |
Means of Escape |
§ 108.151 - Two means required.
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§ 108.151 Two means required.
(a) Each of the following must have at least 2 means of escape:
(1) Each accommodation space with a deck area of at least 27 sq. meters (300 sq. ft.).
(2) Each space, other than an accommodation space, that is continuously manned or used on a regular working basis except for routine security checks.
(3) Weather deck areas where personnel may be normally employed.
(b) When two means of escape are required from a space below the main deck, one the means of escape must provide for a rapid escape through openings that are not required to be watertight by damage stability considerations.
(c) When two means of escape are required from a space above the main deck, one of the means of escape must provide for a rapid escape to a weather deck.