§108.151. Two means required.
46 C.F.R. § 108.151
Each of the following must have at least 2 means of escape:
Each accommodation space with a deck area of at least 27 sq. meters (300 sq. ft.).
Each space, other than an accommodation space, that is continuously manned or used on a regular working basis except for routine security checks.
Weather deck areas where personnel may be normally employed.
When two means of escape are required from a space below the main deck, one of the means of escape must provide for a rapid escape through openings that are not required to be watertight by damage stability considerations.
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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52880, Nov. 24, 2025]
Authority
Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52880, Nov. 24, 2025]