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Scope

1.1 This specification covers the design, construction, and installation of intermediate portable flush deck stanchions.

1.2 Stanchions shall be used on interior and exterior decks, to provide temporary protection to minimize the danger of personnel falling overboard or to a lower level in the ship in areas where the installation of a fixed system would interfere with vessel operations.

1.3 Stanchions may be used with 3/8-in. (9.5-mm) galvanized close link chain or wire rope lifelines 9/16-in. (14-mm) top course, 7/16-in. (11-mm) lower courses.

1.4 This standard covers only the stanchions and does not cover requirements for the chain or wire rope lines to be supported by the stanchion.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

Keywords

Decks; Flush decks; Installation-marine applications; Portable flush deck stanchion; Protective equipment; Shipbuilding steel materials; Stanchions; portable intermediate flush deck stanchion, spec; ICS Number Code 47.020.10 (Hulls and their structure elements)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

01.07 (Ships and Marine Technology)

To find similar documents by classification:

47.020.10 (Hulls and their structure elements)

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