Section 1 General

101. Application

1. The construction and scantlings of superstructures and deckhouses are to be in accordance with the requirements in the relevant chapters in addition to this chapter.

2. The requirements in this chapter apply to superstructure and deckhouses up to the first tier above the freeboard deck. The construction and scantlings of the second tier superstructure and deckhouses and over above the freeboard deck are to be in accordance with the discretion of the Society.

3. As for the superstructures and deckhouses in barges with specially large freeboard, the construction of bulkhead may be suitably modified subject to the approval by the Society.