# The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction) Regulations 1997, Regulation 56: Gas welding, flame cutting and domestic gaseous fuel installations Requirements for ships constructed on or after 1st September 1984

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) In every ship every gas welding, flame cutting or domestic gaseous fuel installation shall be designed, constructed and installed so that the safety of the ship and of the persons on board is not impaired.
(2) Every domestic liquefied petroleum gas installation shall be at least in accordance with Merchant Shipping Notice No. M.984.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1509/regulation/56 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-cargo-ship-construction-regulations-1997/regulation-56
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