Regulation 18 Interior finishes

The interior walls and ceiling of all parts of the crew accommodation shall be painted or covered with some other suitable material. Paint shall be white or light in colour.

Wooden parts of the furniture and fittings and any panelling or other wooden surfaces in the crew accommodation shall be finished externally with paint or varnish or by some other suitable means.

Un-upholstered parts of furniture and any fittings which are not made of wood shall be made of a smooth, rust-proof material, impervious to dirt and moisture and which is not likely to warp, crack or become corroded.

All paint, varnish and other surface finishes in the crew accommodation shall be such that they can be easily kept clean.

The interior of the crew accommodation and all furniture and fittings in it shall be so made, fitted and arranged as not to be likely to harbour dirt or vermin.