INTRODUCTION

The present edition of the rules is a reprint and it includes amendments and additions decided by the board in June 2000 and supersedes the January 1992 edition of the same chapter.

The most recent amendments to the rules came into force 3 February 2000.

This chapter is valid until superseded by a revised chapter. Suplements will not be issued except for minor amendments and an updated list of corrections will be presented in Pt.0 Ch.1 Sec.3. Pt.0 Ch.1 is normally revised in January and July each year.

Revised chapters will be forwarded to all the subscribers of the rules. Buyers of reprints are advised to check the updated list of rule chapters printed in Pt.0 Ch.1 Sec.1. to ensure that the chapter is current.