163.002-5—Definitions.
(2)
If the hoist has a platform, one person per square meter (10.75 sq. ft.) or fraction thereof of platform area (including hatch area);
(1)
The rigid ladder or lift platform, the suspension cables (if any) and the pilot ladder on a pilot hoist; and
(c)
Lift height means the distance from the lowest step of the pilot ladder on a pilot hoist to the deck of a vessel on which the hoist is designed for installation when—
(1)
The suspension cables of the hoist are run out until only three turns of cable remain on each drum; or
(2)
If the hoist does not have suspension cables, the ladder or lift platform is in its lowest position.