§72.10-15. Vertical ladders not acceptable.
46 C.F.R. § 72.10-15
Vertical ladders and deck scuttles shall not in general be considered satisfactory as one of the required means of escape. However, where it is demonstrated that the installation of a stairway would be impracticable, a vertical ladder may be used as the second means of escape.
[Reserved]
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source
Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16903, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.