1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i4
  4. part 144
  5. subpart E
  6. § 144.505

View all text of Subpart E [§ 144.500 - § 144.515]

§ 144.505 - Location of escapes.

The two required means of escape must be widely separated and, if possible, at opposite ends or sides of the space. Means may include normal and emergency exits, passageways, stairways, ladders, deck scuttles, doors, and windows.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.

SOURCE: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 144.505