The Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) (Fishing Vessels) Regulations 1975

Heating

14.—(1) Except in vessels employed solely within the Tropics or the Persian Gulf, all sleeping rooms, mess rooms, hospitals, and sanitary accommodation shall be provided with a permanently installed heating system (in this regulation called “the main heating system”) capable of ensuring that when the temperature of the ambient air is—1°C, the temperature in those rooms can be maintained at 21°C.

(2) The main heating system shall be operated by steam, hot water, or electricity, or shall be a system supplying warm air. Solid fuel open fires, paraffin heaters or open flame gas appliances shall not be provided.

(3) Means of turning on or off or varying the heat emitted by a radiator or other heating device without using a tool or key shall, wherever reasonably practicable, be provided in the space in which that radiator or other device is fitted. All heating equipment shall be so constructed that its operation is not affected by the use or non-use of propelling machinery, steering gear, deck machinery, calorifiers or cooking appliances.

(4) (a) Subject to sub-paragraph (b), the crew accommodation shall be heated by means of the main heating system at all times when any members of the crew are living or working on board and the circumstances are such that heating is required.

(b)Heating by means of the main heating system need not be provided when the vessel is in port if such parts of the crew accommodation as are then in use are provided with a safe and efficient temporary means of heating.

(5) Heating equipment shall be so constructed and installed, and if necessary shielded, as to avoid risk of fire or of danger or discomfort to the crew.