# The Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) (Fishing Vessels) Regulations 1975, Regulation 9: Overhead decks


(1) Every deck which forms the crown of any part of the crew accommodation (in this regulation called an “overhead deck”), is exposed to the weather, and is made of metal shall either:
(a) be sheathed on its upper side with:
(i) wood not less than 57 millimetres thick, properly laid and caulked; or
(ii) a material complying with the requirements specified in Schedule 1 to these Regulations and properly laid; or
(b) be insulated on its underside with a material complying with the requirements specified in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.
(2) Every overhead deck which is made of wood shall be properly laid and caulked and shall be not less than 63 millimetres thick.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/2220/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-crew-accommodation-fishing-vessels-regulations-1975/regulation-9
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