Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (SEAFARERS) (CREW ACCOMMODATION) REGULATION - SCHEDULE 2

INSULATING MATERIAL FOR THE UNDERSIDE OF DECKS

[sections 3, 9(1)(b) & 42]

The insulating material referred to in section 9(1)(b) of this Regulation
shall-

(1) provide thermal insulation not less than that provided by a wooden deck 57
millimetres thick;

(2) be such that it is non-combustible, that is to say, insulating material
which when heated to a temperature of 750℃ (1382℉) neither flames for
longer than 10 seconds duration, nor raises either its internal temperature or
the temperature of the test furnace more than 50℃ (90℉) above 750℃
(1382℉) when tested in accordance with an established test procedure to the
satisfaction of the Authority;

(3) (a) either not contain any substance which may cause corrosion of the deck
on which it is laid; or

   (b)  be fitted only to a deck which is protected from corrosion by a
        coating supplied for that purpose;

(4) be fitted by means of an adhesive or otherwise so as to affix it securely
to the deck.