Title 46, Part 116 — Construction and Arrangement

General requirements.

Applicability to existing vessels.

Plans and information required.

Plans for sister vessels.

Structural design.

Sailing vessels.

Alternate design considerations.

Application.

General arrangement and outfitting.

Fire control boundaries.

Ceilings, linings, trim, interior finish and decorations.

Furniture and furnishings.

Deck coverings.

Fire load of accommodation and service spaces.

Insulation other than for structural fire protection.

Windows and air ports in fire control boundaries.

Doors.

Stairtowers, stairways, ladders, and elevators.

Balconies.

Atriums.

Means of escape.

Embarkation stations.

Emergency evacuation plan.

Fire control plan.

Ventilation of enclosed and partially enclosed spaces.

Ventilation ducts.

Ventilation of machinery and fuel tank spaces.

General requirements.

Overnight accommodations.

Crew accommodations on vessels of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers.

General requirements.

Overnight accommodations.

Seating.

Deck rails.

Storm rails.

Guards in vehicle spaces.

Guards for exposed hazards.

Protection against hot piping.

Safety glazing materials.

Strength.

Operating station visibility.

Drainage of flush deck vessels.

Drainage of cockpit vessels, well deck vessels, and open boats.

Watertight integrity.

Ballast.