According to the Regulations, all escape hatches and other emergency exits on small passenger vessels of less than 100 gross tons shall be marked on __________.
• 46 CFR requirements for small passenger vessels under 100 gross tons (Subchapter T) • Purpose of marking emergency exits/escape hatches for passengers and crew visibility • Difference between markings for watertight openings versus emergency exits
• Ask yourself: In an emergency, from which directions do people need to recognize an escape hatch or exit? Just from outside, or from both inside and outside? • Consider whether the regulation is focused on keeping water out, or on keeping the path clear for evacuation. • Think about why the letter height is specified — what does that suggest about visibility and where people are likely to be when they read the sign?
• Verify that the wording on the sign matches the regulation’s focus on emergency exit / keep clear, not just watertight integrity. • Check whether the regulation calls for marking on the exterior only or on both sides of the hatch or exit. • Confirm the requirement for minimum 2-inch high letters for visibility on small passenger vessels.
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