4.1.1 The machinery and electrical requirements
contained in Chapters 4 to 8 provide
an acceptable degree of protection for personnel from fire, electric
shock or other physical injuries. The requirements apply to both marine
and industrial equipment.
4.1.2 Codes and standards of practice which have
been proven to be effective by actual application by the offshore
drilling industry which are not in conflict with this Code, and which
are acceptable to the Administration, may be applied in addition to
these requirements.
4.1.3 All machinery, electrical equipment, boilers
and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems, fittings and
wiring should be of a design and construction adequate for the service
for which they are intended and should be so installed and protected
as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard
being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. The design
should have regard to materials used in construction, and to the marine
and industrial purposes for which the equipment is intended, the working
conditions and the environmental conditions to which it will be subjected.