IS 9448 : Part 1 : 1980 : Marine Guardrails and Stanchions - Part I : Guardrails for Ships

1. Scope

1.1 This standard ( Part I ) specifies dimensions, materials, quality of manufacture and finish for guardrails and stanchions which are fitted on exposed freeboard and superstructure decks of sea-going ships to prevent personnelfalling overboard or to lower decks and also for handrails at ladder positions.

1.1.1 This standard does not specify guardrails which are fitted near compasses.