Two means required.

(a) Each of the following must have at least 2 means of escape: (1) Each accommodation space with a deck area of at least 27 sq. meters (300 sq. ft.). (2) Each space, other than an accommodation space, that is continuously manned or used on a regular working basis except for routine security checks. (3) Weather deck areas where personnel may be normally employed. (b) When two means of escape are required from a space below the main deck, one of the means of escape must provide for a rapid escape through openings that are not required to be watertight by damage stability considerations. (c) When two means of escape are required from a space above the main deck, one of the means of escape must provide for a rapid escape to a weather deck. [CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52880, Nov. 24, 2025]