46 C.F.R. § 92.10-25
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) Vessels contracted for on or after January 1, 1959, shall meet the requirements of this paragraph. Special consideration for relief may be given in the case of small vessels if it is shown to be unreasonable or impracticable to meet the requirements.
(1) All interior stairways, other than those within the machinery spaces or cargo holds, shall have a minimum width of 28 inches. The angle of inclination with the horizontal of such stairways shall not exceed 50 degrees.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1978–1986 · leading case: Toups v. Du-Mar Marine Contractors, Inc., 644 F. Supp. 475 (E.D. La. 1986).
Toups v. Du-Mar Marine Contractors, Inc., 644 F. Supp. 475 (E.D. La. 1986). “The third motion to be ruled upon prior to trial is a motion to restrict the introduction of any evidence concerning or mention of any reference to a violation by Du-Mar of 46 C.F.R. 92.10-25(b). This Federal Regulation is contained in Subchapter I of the Coast Guard Department…”
Savoy v. United States, 469 F. Supp. 301 (E.D. La. 1978). “The recommended angle of 50° was derived from a Coast Guard regulation, 46 C.F.R. § 92.10-25 , applicable to commercial vessels contracted for on or after January 1, 1959.”
— 46 C.F.R. § 92.10-25(b) — 1 case
Toups v. Du-Mar Marine Contractors, Inc., 644 F. Supp. 475 (E.D. La. 1986). “The third motion to be ruled upon prior to trial is a motion to restrict the introduction of any evidence concerning or mention of any reference to a violation by Du-Mar of 46 C.F.R. 92.10-25(b). This Federal Regulation is contained in Subchapter I of the Coast Guard Department…”
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