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area. If sliding doors are used, these operational devices should be exposed and usable
from both sides when in a fully open position.

Crewmembers should be available to assist passengers with the use of watertight
doors.

7. Counters

If counters for serving the public are provided on a ferry, they should have at least one
section that is of a height of 780 mm. This section should not have any obstructions that
could impede verbal or visual communications between the person and the counter
personnel.

Counter surfaces should have a non-glare finish and be color contrasted from their
surrounding area.

Counters should be equipped with inductive loop systems and a sign posted.

8. Alarms

If a ferry is equipped with an alarm system, the system should be visual and audible
and, when activated, display continuously in all public places.

Visual alarms should be a flashing light that is strategically placed and significantly
brighter than the ambient light. Flashing lights are considered harmful to people who
have seizures if there is a frequency of five to thirty flashes per second.

9. Cafeterias

At least 10% of the tables in a cafeteria shall follow the criteria for accessible chairs and
tables.

There should be some tables free of fixed seating.

The cafeteria should connect to an accessible route.

10. Washrooms

Washroom layouts shall be accessible according to Section B of this Code.

Especially on moving vessels it is very important to prevent water spills as these
increases the risk of slipping. A pavement over 45 PTV shall be installed in potentially
wet areas.

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