Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

35 (1) No more than one berth is to be placed over another.

(2) A berth must not be placed over another if a sidelight is located above a berth that is placed along the ship’s side.

(3) If one berth is placed over another,

• (a) the lower berth must be at least 30 cm above the floor;

• (b) the upper berth must be placed approximately midway between the bottom of the lower berth and the lower side of the deckhead beams; and

• (c) a dust-proof bottom must be fitted beneath the bottom mattress or spring bottom of the upper berth.