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Passenger Vessels Access Advisory Committee

Introduction and Committee Members

46 CFR Subchapter H, Parts 70 - 80 (Passenger Vessels) April 23, 1999
(Greater than 100 gross tons with more than 12 pax)

ADAAG CFR CONFLICT
407 Elevators 72.05-20 Stairways, Ladders and Elevators See Part I, Item #1
505.4 Handrail (Height) 72.05-20(k) See Part II, Item #2
504.2 Stairways (Treads and Risers) 72.05-20(o) See Part II, Item #2
504.4 Stairways (Tread Surface) 72.05-20(p) See Part II, Item #2
409.2 Accessible Means of Egress Table 72.05-20(p) See Part II, Item #2
404 Doors and Doorways 72.05-20 (s) See Part II, Item #2
404 Doors and Doorways 72..05-25(a)(1),(9)(i) Doors, Other than Watertight See Part I, Item #2
805.2.6 Wheelchair Spaces in Assembly Areas 72.05-30(d), (e) Windows and Airports No apparent conflict
409 Accessible Means of Egress 72.10 Means of Escape See Part 1, Item #1
409 Accessible Means of Egress 72.10-5 Two Means Required See Part 1, Item #1
409 Accessible Means of Egress 72.10-10 Location No apparent conflict
409 Accessible Means of Egress 72.10-15 Vertical Ladders Not Acceptable No apparent conflict
409 Accessible Means of Egress 72.10-20 No Means for Locking Door No apparent conflict
409 Accessible Means of Egress 72.10-25 Stairway Size No apparent conflict
409 Accessible Means of Egress 72.10-35 Public Spaces No apparent conflict
409 Accessible Means of Egress 72.10-40 Access to Lifeboats No apparent conflict
409 Accessible Means of Egress 72.10-45 Weather deck Communication No apparent conflict
805 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 72.20 Accommodations for Officers and Crew hold - crew
805.2.3 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 72.20-20 Sleeping Accommodations hold - crew
805.2.5.1 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 72.20-20 Sleeping Accommodations hold - crew
601 Plumbing Elements 72.20-25 Washrooms and Toilet Rooms hold - crew
805.2.4 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 72.20-25 Washrooms and Toilet Rooms hold - crew
804 Medical Care Facility 72.20-35 Hospital Space No apparent conflict
611 Laundry Equipment 72.20-40 Other Spaces hold - crew
803 Dressing, Fitting and Locker Rooms 72.20-40 Other Spaces hold - crew
601 Plumbing Elements 72.25-15 Passenger Accommodations No apparent conflict
805 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 72.25-15 Passenger Accommodations No apparent conflict
405.8 Ramps (Handrails) 72.40-5 Where Rails Required See Part III, Item #1
505 Handrails 72.40-5 Where Rails Required See Part III, Item #1
405.8 Ramps (Handrails) 72.40-10 Storm Rails See Part III, Item #1
506 Handrails 72.40-10 Storm Rails See Part III, Item #1
702 Fire Alarm Systems 76.05-5 Manual Alarm Systems No apparent conflict
702 Fire Alarm Systems 76.15-30 Alarms See Part III, Item #2
702 Fire Alarm Systems 76.35-10 Location and Spacing of Manual Alarm Boxes No apparent conflict
309 Controls and Operating Mechanisms 76.15-10 Controls for Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems See Part II, Item #1
309 Controls and Operating Mechanisms 76.17-10 Controls for Foam Extinguishing Systems See Part II, Item #1
309 Controls and Operating Mechanisms 76.23-15 (a) Controls for Manual Sprinkling Systems See Part II, Item #1
309 Controls and Operating Mechanisms 76.25-25(a) Controls for Automatic Sprinkling Systems See Part II, Item #1
702 Fire Alarm Systems 78.47-3 General (Markings - Fire and Emergency Equipment) See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-3 General (Markings - Fire and Emergency Equipment) See Part III, Item #3
705 Detectable Warnings 78.47-3 General (Markings - Fire and Emergency Equipment) See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-3 General (Markings - Fire and Emergency Equipment) See Part III, Item #3
702 Fire Alarm Systems 78.47-7 General Alarm Bells See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-9 Carbon Dioxide Alarm See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-10 Manual Alarm Boxes See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-13 Fire Detecting and Manual Alarm, Automatic Sprinkler, and Smoke Detecting Alarm Bells See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-15 Fire Extinguishing System Branch Lines See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-17 Fire Extinguishing System Controls See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-20 Fire Hose Stations See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-25 Emergency Squad Equipment See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-27 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-30 Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-33 Emergency Lights See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-35 Fire Doors See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-37 Watertight Doors See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-38 Valves and Closing Appliances See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-40 Exit Signs See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-45 Markings for Lifesaving Appliances, Instructions to Passengers, and Stowage Locations See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-53 Automatic Ventilation Dampers See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-55 Instructions for Changing Steering Gear See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-57 Rudder Orders See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-70 Portable Magazine Chests See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.47-75 Ventilation Alarm Failure See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 78.70-5 Warning Notice Posted See Part III, Item #3

 

46 CFR, Subchapter K, Parts 114-122 (Small Passenger Vessels)

(Less than 100 gross tons carrying more than 150 pax or with overnight accommodations for more than 49 pax)

ADAAG CFR CONFLICT
106.5 Definitions (Area of Refuge) 114.400 Area of Refuge No apparent conflict
106.5 Definitions (Alteration) 114.400 Major Conversion To be determined
305 Clear Floor and Ground Space 115.113 Passengers Permitted (Number of) No apparent conflict
402 Accessible Routes 115.113 Passengers Permitted (Number of) No apparent conflict
403 Walking Surfaces 115.113 Passengers Permitted (Number of) No apparent conflict
409 Accessible Means of Egress 115.113 Passengers Permitted (Number of) No apparent conflict
802 Wheelchair Spaces in Assembly Areas 115.113 Passengers Permitted (Number of) No apparent conflict
302 Floor and Ground Surfaces 116.425 Deck Coverings No apparent conflict
805.2.6 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 116.433(b), (d2), (e) Windows and Airports No apparent conflict
404 Doors and Doorways 116.435 Doors No apparent conflict
407 Elevators 116.438 Stairtowers, Stairways, Ladders and Elevators See Part II, Item #2
505.4 Handrail (Height) 116.438(c) See Part III, Item #1
505.4.2 Stairways (Treads and Risers) 116.438(g), (h), (n) No apparent conflict
304 Wheelchair Turning Space 116.438(i) See Part II, Item #2
403.5 Walking Surfaces 116.438(n)(2)(iii)(D) No apparent conflict
409.2 Accessible Means of Egress 116.438(n)(3) No apparent conflict
404 Doors 116.438(n)(3) No apparent conflict
409 Accessible Means of Egress 116.500 Means of Escape See Part II, Item #6
409 Accessible Means of Egress 116.510 Embarkation Stations No apparent conflict
601 Plumbing Elements 116.700 Crew Spaces (General Requirements) Hold - crew
804 Medical Care Facility 115.730 Crew Accommodations Hold - crew
805 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 116.730 Crew Accommodations Hold - crew
805 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 116.810 Overnight Accommodations (passengers) See Part II, Item #5
402 Accessible Routes 116.820 Seating See Part II, Item #3
409 Accessible Means of Egress 116.820 Seating See Part II, Item #3
802 Wheelchair Spaces in Assembly Areas 116.820 Seating See Part II, Item #3
405.8 Ramp (Handrails) 116.900 Deckrails See Part III, Item #1
505.4 Handrails (1966 Intl. Convention on Load Lines) See Part III, Item #1
505.4 Handrails 116.920 Storm Rails See Part III, Item #1
505.4 Handrails 116.940 Guards in Vehicle Spaces See Part III, Item #1
302 Floor and Ground Surfaces 116.1160 Watertight Integrity See Part I, Item #2
303 Changes in Level 116.1160 Watertight Integrity See Part I, Item #2
402 Accessible Routes 116.1160 Watertight Integrity See Part I, Item #2
409 Accessible Means of Egress 116.1160 Watertight Integrity See Part I, Item #2
905 Storage 117.68 Distress Flares and Smoke Signals Hold - Crew
905 Storage 117.70(b)(2), (b)(3) Ring Life Buoys Hold - Crew
905 Storage 117.78 Stowage of Life Jackets Hold - Crew
409 Accessible Means of Egress 117.130 Stowage of Survival Craft Hold - Crew
702 Fire Alarm Systems 118.400(e)(2), (f) Fixed Fire Extinguishing, Detecting Systems Part II, Item #1
702 Fire Alarm Systems 118.420(b) Pre-Engineered Fixed Gas Fire Extinguished Sys. Part II, Item #1
309 Controls and Operating Mechanisms 118.400(b)(5)(iii) Fixed Fire Extinguishing, Detecting Systems Part II, Item #1
309 Controls and Operating Mechanisms 118.410(b) Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems Part II, Item #1
309 Controls and Operating Mechanisms 181.420 Pre-Engineered Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems Part II, Item #1
905 Storage 118.520 Installation and Location (Portable F/E) Hold- Crew only
703 Signs 120.220(e) General Safety Provisions (Electrical)
407 Elevators 120.540 Elevators ANSI A17.1 Safety Code
702 Fire Alarm Systems 120.550 General Alarm Systems Part II, Item #1
805.3 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 120.550 General Alarm Systems Part II, Item #1
805.2.5 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 121.200 General (Cooking and Heating) See Part III, Item #4
609 Grab Bars 121.220 (d) Cooking Equipment See Part III, Item #4
805.2.5 Transient Lodging Guest Rooms 121.200(d) Cooking Equipment See Part III, Item #4
703 Signs 121.506 Emergency Broadcast Placard See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 121.510 Recommended Emergency Broadcast Instructions See Part III, Item #3
706 Assistive Listening Systems 121.610 Public Address Systems See Part III, Item #2
703 Signs 121.710 First Aid Kits See Part III, Item #3
403 Walking Surfaces 122.340 Vessels Carrying Vehicles See Part II, Item #4
502 Parking Spaces 122.340 Vessels Carrying Vehicles See Part II, Item #4
503 Passenger Loading Zones 122.340 Vessels Carrying Vehicles See Part II, Item #4
703 Signs 122.340 Vessels Carrying Vehicles See Part II, Item #4
703 Signs 122.506 Passenger Safety Orientation See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.510 Emergency Instructions See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.512 Recommended Emergency Instruction Format See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.515 Passenger Safety Bill See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.516 Life Jacket Placards See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.518 Inflatable Survival Craft Placard See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.606 Escape Hatches and Emergency Exits See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.608 Fuel Shutoff Valves See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.610 Watertight Doors and Watertight Hatches See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.612 Fire Protection Equipment See Part III, Item #3
703 Signs 122.614 Portable Watertight Containers for Distress Flares and Smoke Signals See Part III, Item #3
706 Assistive Listening Systems 122.700(b) Operational Readiness cannot find.

 

ADAAG to SOLAS (Chapters II-1, II-2, & III)

(Vessels on an international voyage carrying more than 12 passengers)

ADAAG SOLAS CONFLICT
Accessible Routes II-20.2 Watertight Integrity above Margin Line "coamings of ample height." See Part I, Item #2
Accessible Means of Egress II-2-28.1.2 Means of Escape (vertical escape) See Part I, Item #1
409.2 Exit Stairways II-2-28.1.5.1 Means of Escape (stairways NLT 900mm) No Apparent conflict
Signs II-2-28-1.1.6 Escape Routes on Ro-Ro-Passenger Vessels See Part III, Item #3
Signs II-2-28-1-1.7 (deck numbers & you are here escape signs) See Part III, Item #3
Accessible Means of Egress II-2-28-1.2.2 Escape Routes on Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels ( ... climb NMT 2 decks ...) No Apparent conflict
Fire Alarm Systems II-2-36.1.1 Fixed Fire Detection & Fire Alarm Systems (only audible) See Part III, Item #2
Fire Alarm Systems II-2-37.1.4.1 Protection of Special Category Spaces (only audible) See Part III, Item #2
Fire Alarm Systems II-2-38.1 Protection of Cargo Spaces ... Motor Vehicles (only audible) See Part III, Item #2
Assistive Listening Systems II-2-40.5 Public Address Systems See Part III, Item #2
Assistive Listening Systems III-6.5 Public Address Systems See Part III, Item #2
Signs III-8 Muster List and Emergency Instructions See Part III, Item #3
Fire Alarm Systems III-50 General Emergency Alarm System See Part III, Item #2
* Regulation III-24-2.2 -- "Details of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicate to the master prior to departure."