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  • BS EN 526:1995

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    Inland navigation vessels. Gangways with a length not exceeding 8 m. Requirements, types

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-04-1995

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1. Scope
    2. Normative references
    3. Definitions
    4. Safety requirements
    4.1 Safety dimensions
    4.2 Strength
    4.3 Skidproofing
    4.4 Buoyancy
    4.5 Handling
    5. Construction
    5.1 Gangway
    5.2 End fittings
    5.3 Guard rail
    5.4 Materials
    6. Testing
    6.1 Material testing
    6.2 Strength testing
    6.3 Testing of guard rail
    6.4 Testing of weight and buoyancy
    6.5 Visual test
    7. Designation
    8. Marking

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    Specifies types, main dimensions and test conditions that must be observed for safety reasons for gangways on inland navigation vessels. Coverage includes: strength, skidproofing, buoyancy, guard rail, designation and marking. Also gives detailed definitions.

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    Committee SME/32
    Development Note Supersedes 91/79150 DC. (09/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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