1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i3
  4. part 108
  5. subpart B
  6. subjgrp 22
  7. § 108.159

View all text of Subjgrp 22 [§ 108.151 - § 108.167]

§ 108.159 - Stairways and exterior inclined ladders.

Each stairway, except a stairway in a machinery or storage space, and each exterior inclined ladder must be at least 70 centimeters (28 inches) wide with an angle of inclination from the horizontal of not more than 50 degrees, except that special consideration may be given to the installation if a 70 centimeters (28 inch) width is impracticable.

AUTHORITY: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 108.159