[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR168.15-20]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 168_CIVILIAN NAUTICAL SCHOOL VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart 168.15_Accommodations
 
Sec. 168.15-20  Equipment.

    (a) Each person shall have a separate berth and not more than 1 
berth may be placed above another. The berths must be of metal 
framework. The overall size of a berth must not be less than 68 
centimeters (27 inches) wide by 190 centimeters (75 inches) long. Where 
2 tiers of berths are fitted, the bottom of the lower berth must not be 
less than 30 centimeters (12 inches) above the deck, and the bottom of 
the upper must not be less than 76 centimeters (30 inches) from both the 
bottom of the lower and from the deck overhead. The berths must not be 
obstructed by pipes, ventilating ducts, or other installations.
    (b) A metal locker must be provided for each person accommodated in 
a room.