Government Decree No. 234 / 2001 Coll.
Government Regulation laying down technical requirements for recreational craft and certain parts thereof
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234
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
of 30 May 2001
laying down technical requirements for recreational craft and certain parts thereof
According to the provisions of Section 22 of Act No. 22 / 1997 Coll., on the technical requirements for products and on the amendment and addition of certain laws, as amended by Act No. 71 / 2000 Coll., (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") for the implementation of Sections 11 (2), 12 (1) and (4) of the Act:
This Regulation lays down technical requirements for recreational craft and certain parts thereof in accordance with European Community law (1).
Preliminary provisions
(1) For the purposes of this Regulation:
(a) by recreational craft:
1. a recreational yacht (2) with a hull length between 2,5 metres and 24 metres; or
2. small craft (3) or other ship (3) with a hull length of 2,5 metres to 24 metres;
measured according to the relevant harmonised Czech technical standards, regardless of the type of propulsion, intended for sports or recreational purposes,
(b) a partially constructed recreational craft completed by the vessel's vessel's body or construction kit;
(c) selected parts of a recreational craft for preventing the start of a built-in engine, trailer engine or laden trailer engine, steering gear, fuel tank, fuel hose, hatch and side window;
("the specified products').
(2) For the purposes of this Regulation, the essential technical requirements for specified products shall also mean the requirements for their design and design in terms of safety, health and the environment.
This Regulation shall apply to specified products with the exception of recreational craft intended exclusively for racing and as such designated by the manufacturer, canoes, kayaks, rowing boats, pedal boats, sailing or motor boards, watercraft and similar motor-powered vessels, historical vessels and their copies, provided that they have been marked by the manufacturer as copies of historical vessels, have been constructed before 1950 and have been manufactured mainly from identical materials used on historic vessels, test vessels not subsequently placed on the market, vessels not marketed for their own use within 5 years of their manufacture, vessels specially designed for the carriage of persons, carried out in business, while occupying their own crew, submersible vessels, hovercraft, hovercraft and ships with carrier wings.
Basic technical requirements for specified products
The specified products shall comply with the essential technical requirements set out in Annex 1 to this Regulation. Where the basic technical requirements are specified by harmonised Czech technical standards (§ 4a (1) of the Act) or by foreign technical standards transposing a harmonised European standard in the Member States of the European Union and the characteristics of the specified products comply with them, these basic technical requirements shall be deemed to be met.
Conditions for placing on the market of specified products
The specified products may be placed on the market only for use corresponding to their intended purpose, provided that they do not endanger the safety and health of persons, property and the environment and that the manufacturer or importer has applied the appropriate conformity assessment procedures to the technical requirements for the specified products ("conformity assessment procedures') referred to in Article 6 and has issued a certificate of conformity pursuant to Article 9.
Conformity assessment procedures
(1) For design category A - ocean and design category B - sea, as defined in Annex 1 to this Regulation, recreational craft
(a) the conformity assessment procedure referred to in Annex 3 to this Regulation - internal control of production and testing, of a hull of less than 12 metres, shall be established;
(b) a hull length of 12 metres or more up to and including 24 metres shall be determined:
1. the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex 4 to this Regulation - type examination, supplemented by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex 5 to this Regulation - conformity to type,
2. the conformity assessment procedure referred to in Annex 4 to this Regulation - the type examination accompanied by the conformity assessment procedure - listed in Annex 6 to this Regulation - the quality assurance of production,
3. the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex 4 to this Regulation - the type examination accompanied by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex 7 to this Regulation - product verification,
4. the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex 8 to this Regulation - the verification of individual products, or
5. the conformity assessment procedure referred to in Annex 9 to this Regulation - comprehensive quality assurance.
(2) For design category C - offshore, as defined in Annex 1 to this Regulation, recreational craft
(a) the hull length up to 12 metres shall be determined:
1. the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex 2 to this Regulation - internal control of production, provided that harmonised Czech technical standards in accordance with § 4a (1) of the Act are complied with when constructing a recreational craft, which regulate the requirements contained in points 3.2 and 3.3 of Annex 1 to this Regulation; or
2. the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex 3 to this Regulation - internal control of production and testing, if the harmonised Czech technical standards governing the requirements contained in points 3.2 and 3.3 of Annex 1 to this Regulation are not complied with when constructing a recreational craft,
(b) a hull length of 12 metres or more up to and including 24 metres shall be established by the conformity assessment procedures referred to in paragraph 1 (b).
(3) For design category D - protected waters, as defined in Annex 1 to this Regulation, the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex 2 to this Regulation shall be laid down - internal control of production.
(4) The conformity assessment procedure referred to in paragraph 1 (b) shall be established for the selected parts of the recreational craft.
(5) The manufacturer or importer shall issue a certificate of conformity in accordance with Article 9 to the specified product and place on it a Czech mark of CCZ conformity in accordance with a specific legislation, 4) in addition to which he shall indicate the year of conformity assessment. The Czech CCZ conformity mark shall be placed on the manufacturer's label in accordance with point 2.2 of Annex 1 to the Regulation.
(6) Where an international contract which the Czech Republic is bound by so provides and which has been declared in the Collection of International Contracts, the manufacturer or importer shall place, instead of issuing a declaration of conformity, the CE conformity mark in accordance with Article 13 of the Act on a specified product in accordance with a specific legislation, (5) in addition to which the year of conformity assessment has been designated, if the relevant conformity assessment procedure has been applied to the specified product. In the case of a CE marking, the specified product shall not be simultaneously marked with the Czech conformity mark referred to in paragraph 5. The CE marking shall be placed on the manufacturer's label in accordance with point 2.2 of Annex 1 to this Regulation.
(7) Where the specified products referred to in Section 2 also comply with the provisions of other regulations of the Government relating to other aspects and also provide for the obligation to issue a declaration of conformity or to place a Czech mark of conformity or CE marking on the product, the declaration of conformity or the Czech mark of conformity or the CE marking shall also express compliance with the provisions of those other regulations of the Government.
The evidence of the conformity assessment procedure used under Section 13 (8) of the Act contains:
(a) the technical documentation referred to in Annex 10 to this Regulation;
(b) documents and findings issued in conformity assessment by an authorised person.
In order to assess the conformity of specified products, authorisation under Article 11 of the Act may be granted only to a legal person who fulfils the necessary conditions under Article 11 (2) of the Act and the minimum requirements set out in Annex 11 to this Regulation.
Forms of the declaration of conformity
The declaration of conformity for the specified products shall be drawn up in the Czech language and, where appropriate, in other languages, shall be in writing and shall contain the following particulars:
(a) identification details of the manufacturer or importer issuing the certificate of conformity (first name and surname or, where applicable, business name, permanent residence, place of business and identification number of the natural person or business name, registered address and legal entity identification number),
(b) identification details of the specified product (name, type, series, serial number, year of manufacture), business name or name and surname of the manufacturer, identification details of the importer for imported specified products;
(c) description and function of the specified product (intended purpose of use), other information necessary for the safe use of the specified product in accordance with the intended purpose of use;
(d) a list of technical standards (harmonised Czech technical standards and Czech technical standards under Sections 4 and 4a of the Act) and technical regulations (Section 3 of the Act) used in assessing the conformity of a specified product;
(e) details of the chosen conformity assessment procedure for the product,
(f) where an authorised person participates in the conformity assessment of a specified product, the identification details of that person (business name, registered office and legal entity identification number) and the number and date of its finding on the specified product, reference to the type-examination certificate of the specified product issued by the authorised person,
(g) a confirmation by the manufacturer or importer that the characteristics of the specified product satisfy the essential technical requirements for the specified products referred to in Article 4, the requirements of harmonised Czech technical standards and, where applicable, other technical standards that the specified product is safe under normal conditions or, where appropriate, by the manufacturer or importer of the intended use;
(h) in the case of a partially-constructed recreational craft, a confirmation by the manufacturer or importer that the partly-constructed recreational craft is intended to be completed by another manufacturer and meets the essential technical requirements for the specified products referred to in Article 4 which apply to the state of preparation;
(i) the date and place of issue of the certificate of conformity, the name and signature of the responsible person of the manufacturer or importer.
Transitional provision
Determined products which comply with the requirements of existing rules may continue to be placed on the market after the date of entry into force of this Regulation but until 31 December 2003 at the latest.
Efficacy
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2002.
Prime Minister:
Ing. Zeman v. r.
Minister for Transport and Communications:
Ing. Schling v. r.
Příloha č. 1
Annex No. 1 to Decree No 234 / 2001 Coll.
Basic technical requirements for specified products
1. GENERAL
1.1. Design category of recreational craft
The design categories of recreational craft for the purposes of this Regulation shall be determined by the Government in accordance with Tab. 1 and point 1.2.
Tab. 1
Design categories of specified products - recreational craft
| Konstrukční kategorie rekreačního plavidla | Síla větru (Beaufortova stupnice) | Určující výška vlny (H 1/3, m) |
|---|---|---|
| A „oceánská“ | převyšující 8 | převyšující 4 m |
| B „mořská“ | do 8 včetně | do 4 m včetně |
| C „příbřežní“ | do 6 včetně | do 2 m včetně |
| D „chráněných vod“ | do 4 včetně | do 0,5 m včetně |
The categories of vessels referred to in point 1.1 of this Annex are operated in the area of:
Seagoing
Vacation yachts equipped with sails or motor or both, for maritime navigation for sports or recreational purposes for their own use.
Inland navigation
Small vessels with a length of 2,5 m to 20 m or other ships with a length of 2,5 m to 24 m operating on inland waterways intended for sports or recreational use for own use
1.2 Definition of design categories of recreational craft
The design categories of recreational craft shall be defined for the purposes of this Regulation as follows:
A. OCEAN: Vacation vessels designed for sea navigation without limitation, where the wind force may exceed 8 (Beaufort scale) and the determining wave height may exceed 4 m and the vessels are as self-sufficient as possible.
B. SEA: Vacation vessels designed for maritime navigation with a limit of 200 nautical miles from the shore line of land or coast determined by the mean tidal height, where a wind force of 8 inclusive and determining the wave height of up to and including 4 m can be expected.
C. INSTRUMENT: Recruitment vessels designed for inland waterway and sea navigation with a limit of 3 nautical miles from the shore line of land or coast determined by the mean tidal height, where a wind force of 6 inclusive and determining the wave height up to and including 2 m can be expected.
D. PROTECTED VOD: Vacation craft designed for navigation on inland waterways, where wind force reaching level 4 inclusive and determining wave height up to 0,5 m can be expected
1.3. Basic provisions
1.3.1. A recreational vessel shall not endanger the safety and health of persons, property and the environment, shall comply with the requirements laid down in this Annex which apply to it, and shall be designed and constructed in accordance with good shipbuilding, engineering and electrical (hereinafter referred to as "good practice ') practice in such a way as to withstand those parameters of the relevant design category referred to in point 1.1, which apply in particular to that design category in terms of design safety, stability, flotation, good manoeuvrability and performance under this Annex. A solution complying with the requirements of the harmonised technical standard, technical standard, technical regulation, rules recognised or mandated classification organisations and companies, or other solutions supported by technical documentation, may be recognised as complying with the requirements of good practice.
1.3.2. A partially constructed recreational craft and selected parts of a recreational craft shall comply with the requirements of this Annex which apply to them.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1. Hull identification
Each recreational vessel (hereinafter referred to as "the vessel ') shall bear a hull identification number, including the following information:
(a) the manufacturer's code;
(b) the country of manufacture;
(c) the specific serial number;
(d) the year of manufacture;
(e) the year of the model.
Detailed information on these requirements is given in the harmonised Czech technical standard ČSN EN ISO 10087 (32 1020) "Small vessels - Identification of hull - Code system '. The manufacturer's code corresponding to this standard shall be assigned by the authorised person.
2.2. Manufacturer's label
Each vessel shall have a manufacturer's label permanently affixed, separate from the torso identification number, bearing the following information:
(a) the manufacturer's designation;
(b) the mark of conformity;
(c) the design category referred to in paragraph 1.1 of this Annex;
(d) the highest load recommended by the manufacturer in accordance with paragraph 3.6;
(e) the number of persons recommended by the manufacturer for the transport of which the vessel is designed.
2.3. Protection against overboard fall and means of re-entry
Depending on the design category, the vessel shall be designed in such a way as to minimise the risk of overtaking and facilitate the re-entry onto the vessel.
2.4. View from the main control station
In the case of a motor vessel, the master control position of the vessel shall provide a good versatile view to the helmsman in normal sailing conditions (speed and load of the vessel).
2.5. User manual
Each vessel and the part of the vessel selected separately placed on the market shall be equipped with a user manual (hereinafter referred to as "the manual ') in the Czech language or in other languages required. This manual shall be drawn up with particular regard to the risk of fire, flooding, damage to the vessel and personal injury, and shall include in particular the main dimensions and parameters of the vessel, the description of the vessel within the scope of Chapters 2 to 5, the operating instructions, the requirements for operation, maintenance, repairs, information referred to in points 2.1, 2.2, 3.6 and 4. The manual shall be accompanied by the necessary drawings. The manual shall be accompanied by a copy of the certificate of conformity within the meaning of this Regulation. Selected parts of the vessel separately placed on the market shall be subject to the user manual execution requirements mutatis mutandis. Detailed requirements for the manual are laid down in harmonised Czech technical standard ČSN EN ISO 10240 (32 0021) Small vessels - User manual.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPATIBILITY AND CONSTRUCTION
3.1. Construction
The selection of the materials of the vessel and its construction shall ensure that the vessel is sufficiently firm from all aspects. Special attention shall be given to the design category referred to in Chapter 1 of this Annex and to the highest load recommended by the manufacturer in accordance with paragraph 3.6.
3.2. Vessel stability and free flank
The vessel shall have sufficient stability and free flank corresponding to its design category in accordance with Chapter 1 of this Annex and the highest load recommended by the manufacturer in accordance with paragraph 3.6.
3.3. Float
3.3.1. The vessel shall be so designed as to ensure the characteristics of the flotation corresponding to the design category referred to in Chapter 1 of this Annex and the highest load recommended by the manufacturer in accordance with paragraph 3.6. The living multi-hull vessel shall be designed in such a way that it has sufficient floating capacity to maintain itself at both surface and inverted positions.
3.3.2. A vessel with a hull length of less than 6 metres, which, depending on its design category, is vulnerable to flooding, shall have a sufficient load of floating capacity to avoid sinking during flooding.
3.4. Hull, deck and superstructure openings
3.4.1. The openings in the hull, deck (s) and superstructure shall not interfere with the integrity of the structure of the vessel and, if closed, shall ensure tightness against the external environment.
3.4.2. Windows, skylights, doors and hatch hatches must withstand the water pressure likely to be exposed to in their specific position, as well as the local load caused by the weight of persons moving on board.
3.4.3. The water flow armatures inside or out of the hull placed under the waterline which corresponds to the highest load recommended by the manufacturer in paragraph 3.6 shall be fitted with readily accessible seals.
3.5. Heating
The vessel shall be designed to minimise the risk of sinking. Where necessary, particular attention shall be paid to:
(a) the cockpit and sinks which must be self-draining or have other means to prevent water entering the vessel;
(b) the closure of the ventilation device;
(c) the removal of water by pumps or other means.
3.6. Highest load recommended by the manufacturer
The maximum load recommended by the manufacturer (fuel, water, supplies, various equipment and number of persons) (in kilograms) for which the vessel is constructed, as indicated on the manufacturer's label, shall correspond to the design category (point 1.1 of this Annex), the stability of the vessel and the free side (point 3.2) and the floatability (point 3.3).
3.7. Storage of life-raft
Vessel of oceanic design category A and marine design category B all hull lengths and vessel of offshore design category C and design category of protected waters D with a hull length exceeding 6 metres shall have one or more seating positions of a life raft large enough to carry the number of persons recommended by the manufacturer for which the vessel is designed. This space for storing the raft must always be easily accessible.
3.8. Escape Path
A resident multi-hull vessel with a hull length above 12 metres shall be able to escape easily in the event of a rollover.
Each residential vessel shall have easy escape possibilities in the event of a fire.
3.9 Anchor, tether and towing
Each vessel, taking into account its design category and its characteristics, shall have one or more fixed positions or other means capable of being safely maintained by the forces applied to the anchorage, tether and towing of the vessel.
4. MANAGEMENT
The manufacturer shall ensure that the manoeuvrability of the vessel is satisfactory to the most powerful engine for which the vessel is designed.
For all recreational craft engines, the rated engine power shall be specified in the user manual.
5. REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONS
5.1. Engines and motor spaces
5.1.1. Built-in engines
All built-in engines shall be located in a enclosed space separated from the living space and installed in such a way as to minimise the risk of fire or fire spread and also the risk of toxic fumes, heat, noise or vibrations in the living space.
Engine components and accessories which require frequent inspection and / or maintenance shall be readily accessible.
The insulation materials inside the engine compartment shall be non-flammable.
5.1.2. Ventilation
The engine compartment shall be ventilable. The dangerous entry of water through the inlet vents into the engine compartment shall be prevented.
5.1.3. Unprotected parts
If the engine is not protected by cover or by its own location, the protruding and moving unprotected or hot parts of the engine that may cause injury to persons shall be effectively covered.
5.1.4. Start of trailer engine
The trailer shall have a device to prevent the start of the loaded engine,
Except for the engine:
(a) with a static stroke of up to 500 N;
(b) equipped with a device limiting static thrust up to 500 N at start.
5.2. Fuel System
5.2.1. General
Fuel systems and installation for filling, storage, ventilation and supply of fuel shall be so designed and installed as to minimise the risk of fire and explosion.
5.2.2. Fuel tanks
Fuel tanks, pipes and hoses shall be fixed and separated or protected from any source of excessive heat. The material from which the tanks are produced and the technology of their production shall correspond to the volume of the tanks and the type of fuel. All spaces of fuel tanks shall be ventilated.
5.2.3. Liquid fuel with a flash point below 55 ° C shall be stored in tanks which are not part of the hull and are:
(a) isolated from the engine compartment and from all other sources of ignition;
(b) separated from accommodation.
5.2.4. Liquid fuel with a flash point of 55 ° C or more may be stored in the tanks which are part of the hull.
5.3. Electrical systems
5.3.1. Electrical systems shall be designed and installed to ensure the proper operation of the vessel under normal operating conditions and also to minimise the risk of fire and electric shock.
5.3.2. Attention shall be paid to locking devices protecting all circuits against overload and crashes, except for the circuit of the engine trigger powered by accumulators.
5.3.3. In order to prevent the collection of gases that may be produced by accumulators, ventilation must be ensured. Accumulators shall be firmly secured and protected against water entry.
5.4. Steering equipment
5.4.1. General
The steering gear shall be so designed, constructed and installed as to enable the transmission of forces to be driven under foreseeable operating conditions.
5.4.2. Emergency equipment
A sailboat and a craft with one engine built-in and remotely operated steering gear shall be equipped with emergency means to control the vessel at reduced speed.
5.5. Gas System
5.5.1. The gas system for residential purposes shall be of a vapour and background type and shall be so designed and installed as to prevent gas leakage and explosion risk and to test their tightness. Materials and components shall be suitable for the type of gas used and for resistance to stress and environmental effects.
5.5.2. Each gas appliance shall have a device to prevent gas leakage when the flame is extinguished, effective for all burners. Each gas appliance shall have a separate supply from the distribution system and shall be controlled by a separate closing device. Adequate ventilation must be provided to prevent hazards from leaking gas and from burning.
5.5.3. A vessel with fixed gas equipment shall have a closed space to store all gas cylinders. The enclosed space shall be separated from the accommodation, accessible only from the outside and ventilated outside, so that the leakage gas is removed from the vessel. Each fixed gas device must be tested after installation.
5.6. Fire protection
5.6.1. General
For the type of equipment installed and for the arrangement of the vessel, the risk of fire formation and spread shall be taken into account. Particular attention shall be paid to the surrounding area with open flame, hot surfaces or engines and auxiliary machinery, oil and fuel spills, uncovered oil and fuel pipelines, and to the avoidance of wiring over hot surfaces.
5.6.2. Fire extinguisher
The vessel shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher appropriate to the type of fire hazard. Closed spaces with a petrol engine shall be protected by a fire extinguisher which does not require the opening of the engine compartment in the event of a fire. Where a vessel is equipped with portable fire extinguishers, such instruments shall be readily accessible and one of them shall be located in such a way as to be easily accessible from the main control station.
5.7. Navigation Lights
When navigational lights are installed on board, they shall comply with the requirements of the IMO "COLREG 1972" (1) and the requirements of the UN "CEVNI" Code, as incorporated in the specific legislation.2) for navigation at sea.
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Government Decree No 234 / 2001 Coll., laying down technical requirements for recreational craft and certain parts thereof |
|---|---|
| Regulation Type | Regulation |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 10.07.2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective from | 01.01.2002 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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