Paragraph 23

In paragraph (4) of regulation 121, for sub–paragraph (b) there shall be substituted the following sub–paragraphs—

“(b)

In a ship constructed before 1st February 1992, a non–combustible bulkhead, lining or ceiling fitted in an accommodation or service space may have a combustible veneer which—

(i)

in corridors, stairway enclosures and control stations, does not exceed 1.5 millimetres in thickness;

(ii)

in any other accommodation or service space, does not exceed 2.0 millimetres in thickness.

(c)

In a ship constructed on or after 1st February 1992—

(i)

the total volume of combustible facings, mouldings, decorations and veneers in any accommodation or service space bounded by non–combustible bulkheads, ceilings and linings shall not exceed a volume equivalent to a 2.5 millimetre veneer on the combined area of the walls and ceilings;

(ii)

a non–combustible bulkhead, lining or ceiling fitted in an accommodation or service space may have a combustible veneer with a gross calorific potential not exceeding 45 megajoules per square metre of surface area for the thickness used (as measured in accordance with the method specified in International Standard ISO 1716—1973(E) or with—

(A)

any International Standard replacing the same or any British Standard which (in either case) the Secretary of State considers relevant from time to time and specifies in a Merchant Shipping Notice; or

(B)

with any relevant standard of a member State other than the United Kingdom).”.