Hull Construction Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1431)

Regulations are current to 2013-04-29 and last amended on 2007-07-01. Previous Versions

Cargo Spaces Intended for the Carriage of Motor Vehicles With Fuel in their Tanks for Their Own Propulsion

  • 254. (1) Every cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion shall be fitted with

  • (2) Every cargo space referred to in subsection (1) shall be fitted with a power ventilation system that

    • (a) has a capacity sufficient to provide at least six air changes per hour based on an empty hold;

    • (b) is entirely separate from other ventilation systems; and

    • (c) is designed to prevent air stratification and the formation of air pockets in the cargo space.

  • SOR/83-521, s. 4;
  • SOR/95-254, s. 26.

  • 255. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the power ventilation system referred to in subsection 254(2) shall be operated continuously whenever motor vehicles are on board.

  • (2) Where it is impracticable to operate the power ventilation system referred to in subsection 254(2) continuously whenever motor vehicles are on board, the power ventilation system shall be operated for a limited period daily, as the weather permits, and for a sufficiently reasonable period of time prior to the unloading of any motor vehicle to ensure that the deck is free of gas prior to such unloading.

  • (3) Where the power ventilation system referred to in subsection 254(2) is not operated continuously whenever motor vehicles are on board, one or more portable combustible gas detecting instruments shall be carried on board and used to test for the presence of gas before any motor vehicle is unloaded.

  • SOR/83-521, s. 4.

256. The navigating bridge shall be fitted with an instrument that will indicate any loss or reduction of the ventilating capacity of the power ventilation system referred to in subsection 254(2).

  • SOR/83-521, s. 4.

257. Any electrical equipment or wiring fitted in a cargo space referred to in subsection 254(1) shall comply with TP 127, Ship Safety Electrical Standards, published in 1982 by the Ship Safety Branch of the Department of Transport.

  • SOR/83-521, s. 4.

258. Scuppers in a cargo space referred to in subsection 254(1) shall not lead to machinery spaces or other spaces where a source of ignition may be present.

  • SOR/83-521, s. 4.