Towboat Crew Accommodation Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1498)

1 In this Schedule, general measurement point, in respect of any accommodation space, means

• (a) a point midway between two adjacent lamps;

• (b) a point midway between a lamp and any position on the boundary of the space; and

• (c) the central point of part of a space that is available for free movement where that part is shaded from the direct rays of a lamp by a re-entrant angle formed in the boundary of the space.

• 2 (1) The illumination in any part of the crew accommodation is deemed to comply with the requirements of section 3 of this Schedule if the illumination in the horizontal plane, when measured at the points described in section 3 of this Schedule and in the manner described in this section, is maintained at not less than 90 per cent of the values specified in section 3 of this Schedule.

• (2) Subject to subsection (3), the illumination at every general measurement point shall be measured at a height of 840 mm above the floor.

• (3) The illumination at a general measurement point in a passageway or companionway may be measured at the floor surface if the reflection factor of the floor surface is not less than 40 per cent.

• (4) The illumination of every dry provision storage room shall be measured when the room is empty.

• 3 (1) Every sleeping room shall be provided with illumination of at least the following values:

  • (a) 215 lx

    • (i) immediately in front of every drawer and clothes closet, and

    • (ii) at every washbasin; and

  • (b) 320 lx

    • (i) immediately in front of every mirror, and

    • (ii) at the top surface of every table and desk.

• (2) Every dining area and recreation room shall be provided with illumination of at least the following values:

  • (a) 160 lx at every general measurement point; and

  • (b) 320 lx at the top surface of every table and desk.

• (3) Every toilet space shall be provided with illumination of at least the following values:

  • (a) 108 lx

    • (i) at the seat of every water-closet,

    • (ii) in the centre of every shower space, and

    • (iii) at every washbasin;

  • (b) 215 lx at every general measurement point; and

  • (c) 320 lx immediately in front of every mirror.

• (4) Every drying room shall be provided with at least 108 lx of illumination in the centre of that room.

• (5) Every galley shall be provided with at least 540 lx of illumination at the working positions.

• (6) Every dry provision storage space shall be provided with at least 108 lx of illumination

  • (a) at every general measurement point; and

  • (b) immediately in front of shelving and every cupboard.

• (7) Every passageway and companionway shall be provided with illumination of at least the following values:

  • (a) 108 lx at every general measurement point; and

  • (b) 215 lx at the head of every stairway, ladder and hatchway.

• 4 (1) In every sleeping room above the head of each bed there shall be fitted one reading light that

  • (a) is capable of being switched on and off from the bed; and

  • (b) provides at least 430 lx of illumination.

• (2) Every reading light referred to in subsection (1) shall be turned off while the illumination values required by subsection 3(1) are being measured.