[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR190.10-25]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 190--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart 190.10--Means of Escape
 
Sec. 190.10-25  Stairway size.

    (a) Stairways shall be of sufficient width having in mind the number 
of persons having access to such stairs for escape purposes.
    (b) All interior stairways, other than those within the machinery 
spaces, shall have minimum width of 28 inches. The angle of inclination 
with the horizontal of such stairways shall not exceed 50[deg].
    (c) Special consideration for relief may be given if it is shown to 
be unreasonable or impracticable to meet the requirements in this 
section.