# The Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing Regulations 1960, Regulation 44: Knotted chains, etc


(1) No chain or wire rope shall be used when there is a knot tied in any part thereof.
(2) No chain which is shortened or joined to another chain by means of bolts and nuts shall be used:
Provided that this does not exclude the use of a chain bolted or joined to another chain by an approved and properly constructed attachment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1960/1932/regulation/44 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/shipbuilding-and-ship-repairing-regulations-1960/regulation-44
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