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Hull Construction Regulations (
C.R.C.
, c. 1431)
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Regulations are current to 2012-01-24 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
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Enabling Act:
CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001
Notes :
See coming into force provision and notes, where applicable.
Shaded provisions are not in force.
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Hull Construction Regulations
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SHORT TITLE
2 -
INTERPRETATION
3 -
APPLICATION
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PART I
8 -
Application of Part
9 -
Watertight Subdivision
10 -
Peak, Machinery Space and Shaft Tunnel Bulkheads
11 -
Double Bottoms
12 -
Stability in Damaged Condition
13 -
Construction of Watertight Bulkheads
14 -
Openings in Watertight Bulkheads
15 -
Means of Closing Openings in Watertight Bulkheads
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Means of Operating Sliding Watertight Doors
17 -
Watertight Doors — Signals and Communications
18 -
Construction of Watertight Doors
19 -
Openings in the Shell Plating below the Margin Line
20 -
Side and Other Openings above the Margin Line
21 -
Weather Deck
22 -
Subdivision Load Lines
23 -
PART II
23 -
Application of Part
24 -
Standard of Subdivision
37 -
Subdivision Load Line Certificates
38 -
PART III
FIRE PROTECTION OF PASSENGER SHIPS
38 -
Application of Part
39 -
Exemption
40 -
Exhibition of Plans
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“A” and “B” Class Divisions
42 -
Structure of the Ship
43 -
Openings in “A” Class Division
44 -
Separation of Accommodation Spaces from Other Enclosed Spaces
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Protection of Stairways
46 -
Protection of Lifts and Vertical Trunks for Light and Air
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Protection of Control Stations
48 -
Protection of Other Rooms
49 -
Deck Sheathing
50 -
Ventilation Systems
51 -
Miscellaneous Items of Fire Protection
52 -
Methods of Fire Protection
53 -
Bulkheads within Main Vertical Zones (Methods I and III)
54 -
Automatic Fire Alarm and Fire Detection Systems (Methods I and III)
55 -
Automatic Sprinkler, Fire Alarm and Fire Detection Systems (Method II)
56 -
Restriction of Combustible Material (Methods I and III)
58 -
PART IV
FIRE PROTECTION OF EXISTING SAFETY CONVENTION PASSENGER SHIPS — KEELS LAID BEFORE NOVEMBER 19, 1952 AND OF HOTEL SHIPS
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Application of Part
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Structure of the Ship
60 -
Main Vertical Zones
61 -
Openings in “A” Class Divisions
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Separation of Accommodation Spaces from Machinery, Cargo and Service Spaces
63 -
Restriction of Combustibles
64 -
Protection of Stairways
65 -
Protection of Lifts and Vertical Trunks for Light and Air
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Protection of Control Stations
67 -
Protection of Store Rooms
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Ventilation Systems
69 -
Miscellaneous Items of Fire Protection
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PART V
FIRE PROTECTION OF EXISTING NON-CONVENTION PASSENGER SHIPS
70 -
Application of Part
71 -
Arrangement and Size of Spaces
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PART VI
FIRE PROTECTION OF SAFETY CONVENTION NON-PASSENGER SHIPS
75 -
Application of Part
76 -
Materials to be Used
78 -
PART VII
PASSENGER AND NON-PASSENGER SHIPS
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Interpretation
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Application of Part
80 -
Stability in Undamaged Condition
82 -
Watertight Doors for Bulk Cargo Vessels to which Inland Waters Certificates are Issued
82.1 -
Cargo Ports and Other Large Access Openings in the Ship’s Side and Superstructure
83 -
Non-structural Tanks
84 -
Means of Escape — Applicable to Passenger and Cargo Ships
86 -
Rails, Stanchions, Bulwarks and Freeing Ports
89 -
Steering Gear
91 -
Storm Rails
93 -
Passenger Launches in Excess of 15.25 m in Length
94 -
Markings for Fire and Other Emergency Equipment
95 -
Direction Signs to Muster Stations
96 -
Stateroom Notices
97 -
Automatic Ventilation Dampers
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PART VIII
SHIPS BUILT OR CONVERTED FOR TOWING
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Interpretation
101 -
Application of Part
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Equivalents
104 -
Stability
109 -
Subdivision of the Hull
110 -
Openings in Watertight Bulkheads
114 -
Crew Access Openings
117 -
Closing Appliances for Crew Access Openings
121 -
Stowage Hatchways and Skylights
122 -
Door-sills and Coamings
126 -
Ventilation
127 -
Windows and Sidelights
130 -
Rudder Controls and Indicators
131 -
Towing Equipment
139 -
Freeing Ports
140 -
Non-skid Surfaces
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Exterior Storm Rails
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Chain Lockers
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PART IX
FIRE PROTECTION FOR TANKERS AND COMBINATION CARRIERS
144 -
Interpretation
145 -
Location and Separation of Spaces
146 -
Main Structure
147 -
Fire Integrity of Boundary Divisions
148 -
Fire Integrity of Bulkheads and Decks
150 -
Details of Construction
160 -
Protection of Openings in Fire Resisting Divisions
170 -
Protection of Stairways and Elevator Trunks in Accommodation Spaces, Service Spaces and Control Stations
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Means of Escape
182 -
Ventilation Systems
192 -
Piping
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Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System
195 -
Storage of Fire Extinguishing Medium
196 -
Special Arrangements in Machinery Spaces
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Location and Arrangement of Oil Fuel Tanks
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Fire Control Plans
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Storage of Paints and Other Flammable Items
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General Alarm System, Manual Alarm System and Public Address System
204 -
PART X
FIRE PROTECTION FOR CARGO SHIPS OF 500 TONS GROSS TONNAGE OR MORE
204 -
Interpretation
205 -
Method of Fire Protection
206 -
Main Structure
207 -
Fire Integrity of Bulkheads and Decks
209 -
Bulkheads Within Accommodation Spaces and Service Spaces
210 -
Details of Construction
222 -
Protection of Stairways and Elevator Trunks in Accommodation Spaces, Service Spaces and Control Stations
224 -
Means of Escape
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Ventilation Systems
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Piping
241 -
Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Detection and Alarm System (Method IIC)
242 -
Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System (Methods IC, IIC and IIIC)
244 -
Storage of Fire Extinguishing Medium
245 -
Special Arrangements in Machinery Spaces
246 -
Location and Arrangement of Oil Fuel Tanks
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Fire Control Plans
249 -
Storage of Paints and Other Flammable Items
250 -
General Alarm System, Manual Alarm System and Public Address System
253 -
Cargo Spaces
254 -
Cargo Spaces Intended for the Carriage of Motor Vehicles With Fuel in their Tanks for Their Own Propulsion
SCHEDULE I
- CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM LENGTH OF WATERTIGHT COMPARTMENTS
SCHEDULE II
- STABILITY IN DAMAGED CONDITION
SCHEDULE III
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