46Decks and flooring

46 Decks and flooring

(1) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that each deck in an accommodation space on the vessel:

(a) is constructed of material that is in accordance with Marine Order 15 (Construction — fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction) 2014; and

(b) has a non-slip surface; and

(c) is impervious to damp; and

(d) has drainage that prevents liquids from pooling on the deck; and

(e) is easily kept clean; and

(f) is covered with a material that:

(i) is impervious to water; and

(ii) is capable of reducing the level of noise in the seafarer accommodation; and

(iii) can easily be kept clean; and

(iv) provides a good foothold.

(2) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that flooring made of composite materials in an accommodation space on the vessel has flooring joints with sides profiled to avoid crevices.