| The Rule | Question/Comment | Reply |
1 | 2.1 (a) the inclination of the ladder to the horizontal must exceed 70° except that, in way of sloping ends of holds in a bulk carrier, the ladder may be at a lesser angle to the horizontal for a length of ladder not exceeding 6 metres; | Q1: not exceeding 6 metres is JUST a requirement to the ladders in way of sloping ends of holds?Q2: 6 metres is the length along the ladder or the vertical distance? | |
2 | 2.2 On ships built after 1 August 1998, the maximum vertical length between platforms of a vertical ladder outside a cargo space (for example in a crane pedestal) is 6 metres. | Q3: No "the maximum vertical length between platforms of a vertical ladder is 6 metres" required in cargo space? | |
3 | 3 Inclined ladders
(Detailed rule omitted) | Q4: No "the maximum vertical length between platforms of a inclined ladder is 6 metres" required in cargo space? | |
4 | 4 Spiral stairways
(Detailed rule omitted) | Q5: No "the maximum vertical length between platforms of a spiral stairway is 6 metres" required in cargo space? | |
5 | 5 Note 2: There should be a gap of 35 mm behind the tread to minimise build up of material that may impair
the foothold. |
Q6: The gap 35mm means the distance between any obstruction and the edge of step as shown in Figure a?
Figure a
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or the distance between edge of the side frame and the edge of step as shown in Figure b?
Figure b
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6 | 6 Landing platforms
(Detailed rule omitted) | Q8: Upper stool bottom of transverse bulkhead in a bulk carrier needs to be considered as a landing platform for ladder from upper deck? | |
7 | 7 (d) secured at its upper resting position, which position should be at least one metre below the top of the ladder: alternatively the ladder must be held steady while it is being used. |
Q9: Is it correct to understand this requirement as indicated in picture below?
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