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Introduction

The following rules apply to diving simulators which are permanently installed in a building or similar structure and which are built under the survey and in accordance with the rules of the Society. As diving simulator a pressure chamber system is understood, in which training of divers resp. manned and unmanned tests can be performed in dry or wet environment, at conditions which are adequate to an underwater mission.

On application by the manufacturer or operator, diving simulators built in accordance with this chapter may be classified by the Society and receive the class notation UWT SIM.

Buildings, power generating plants, fuel storage and gas storage facilities and similar shall comply with the relevant national regulations of the country in which the facilities are established.

Designs other than those stated in these rules may be approved provided their suitability has been verified by the Society and they have been recognized as equivalent.

The Society reserves the right to impose additional requirements to those contained in the rules in respect of all types of facility should this become necessary in the light of new knowledge or practical experience or to sanction exceptions to the rules in specially justified cases.

National regulations have to be observed in addition to the Society's rules.