Title 46

PART 108

Part 108 - Design And Equipment

PART 108 - DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT Authority:43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Source:CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

46:4.0.1.2.12.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:4.0.1.2.12.1.19.1SECTION 108.101
   108.101 Incorporation by reference.
46:4.0.1.2.12.1.19.2SECTION 108.102
   108.102 Preemptive effect.
46:4.0.1.2.12.1.19.3SECTION 108.103
   108.103 Equipment not required on a unit.
46:4.0.1.2.12.1.19.4SECTION 108.105
   108.105 Substitutes for required fittings, material, apparatus, equipment, arrangements, calculations, and tests.
46:4.0.1.2.12.1.19.5SECTION 108.109
   108.109 Classification society standards.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Construction and Arrangement
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.19SUBJGRP 19
   Hull Structure
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.19.1SECTION 108.113
   108.113 Structural standards.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.19.2SECTION 108.114
   108.114 Appliances for watertight and weathertight integrity.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.20SUBJGRP 20
   Fire Protection: General
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.20.3SECTION 108.123
   108.123 Isolation of combustible material.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.20.4SECTION 108.127
   108.127 Storage lockers for combustibles.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21SUBJGRP 21
   Structural Fire Protection
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21.5SECTION 108.131
   108.131 Definitions.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21.6SECTION 108.133
   108.133 Hull superstructure, structural bulkheads, decks, and deckhouses.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21.7SECTION 108.135
   108.135 Boundary bulkheads, decks of galleys, and combustible material lockers.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21.8SECTION 108.137
   108.137 Bulkhead and deck separations of accommodation spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21.9SECTION 108.139
   108.139 Boundary bulkheads and decks of a space containing emergency power.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21.10SECTION 108.141
   108.141 Boundary bulkheads and decks between the emergency power source and service generators.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21.11SECTION 108.143
   108.143 Accommodation space.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21.12SECTION 108.145
   108.145 Hatches and tonnage openings.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.21.13SECTION 108.147
   108.147 Certain paints prohibited.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22SUBJGRP 22
   Means of Escape
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22.14SECTION 108.151
   108.151 Two means required.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22.15SECTION 108.153
   108.153 Location of means of escape.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22.16SECTION 108.155
   108.155 Restrictions on means of escape utilized.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22.17SECTION 108.157
   108.157 Locked doors.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22.18SECTION 108.159
   108.159 Stairways and exterior inclined ladders.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22.19SECTION 108.160
   108.160 Vertical ladders.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22.20SECTION 108.161
   108.161 Dead end corridors.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22.21SECTION 108.165
   108.165 Access to lifeboats and liferafts.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.22.22SECTION 108.167
   108.167 Weather deck ladders.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.23SUBJGRP 23
   Classified Locations
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.23.23SECTION 108.170
   108.170 Definitions.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.23.24SECTION 108.171
   108.171 Class I, Division 1 locations.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.23.25SECTION 108.173
   108.173 Class I, Division 2 locations.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.23.26SECTION 108.175
   108.175 Contiguous locations.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.23.27SECTION 108.177
   108.177 Electrical equipment in classified locations.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.24SUBJGRP 24
   Ventilation
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.24.28SECTION 108.181
   108.181 Ventilation for enclosed spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.24.29SECTION 108.185
   108.185 Ventilation for enclosed classified locations.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.24.30SECTION 108.187
   108.187 Ventilation for brush type electric motors in classified spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25SUBJGRP 25
   Accommodation Spaces
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.31SECTION 108.193
   108.193 Restrictions.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.32SECTION 108.195
   108.195 Location of accommodation spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.33SECTION 108.197
   108.197 Construction of accommodation spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.34SECTION 108.199
   108.199 Arrangement of sleeping spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.35SECTION 108.201
   108.201 Size of sleeping spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.36SECTION 108.203
   108.203 Berths and lockers.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.37SECTION 108.205
   108.205 Wash spaces; toilet spaces; and shower spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.38SECTION 108.207
   108.207 Messrooms.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.39SECTION 108.209
   108.209 Hospital spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.40SECTION 108.210
   108.210 Hospital space not required.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.41SECTION 108.211
   108.211 Miscellaneous accommodation spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.42SECTION 108.213
   108.213 Heating requirements.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.25.43SECTION 108.215
   108.215 Insect screens.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.26SUBJGRP 26
   Rails
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.26.44SECTION 108.217
   108.217 Guardrails and bulwarks.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.26.45SECTION 108.219
   108.219 Guardrails.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.26.46SECTION 108.221
   108.221 Storm rails.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.26.47SECTION 108.223
   108.223 Guards on exposed equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.27SUBJGRP 27
   Helicopter Facilities
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.27.48SECTION 108.231
   108.231 Application.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.27.49SECTION 108.233
   108.233 Location and size.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.27.50SECTION 108.235
   108.235 Construction.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.27.51SECTION 108.237
   108.237 Fuel storage facilities.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.27.52SECTION 108.239
   108.239 Fuel transfer equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.2.27.53SECTION 108.241
   108.241 Visual aids.
46:4.0.1.2.12.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Stability
46:4.0.1.2.12.3.28.1SECTION 108.301
   108.301 Stability.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Fire Extinguishing Systems
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28SUBJGRP 28
   Fire Main System
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.1SECTION 108.401
   108.401 Fire main system.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.2SECTION 108.403
   108.403 Fire extinguishing systems: General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.3SECTION 108.403a
   108.403a Fire extinguishing systems: Non-vital services.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.4SECTION 108.404
   108.404 Selection of fire detection system.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.5SECTION 108.405
   108.405 Fire detection system.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.6SECTION 108.407
   108.407 Detectors for electric fire detection system.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.7SECTION 108.409
   108.409 Location and spacing of tubing in pneumatic fire detection system.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.8SECTION 108.411
   108.411 Smoke detection system.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.9SECTION 108.413
   108.413 Fusible element fire detection system.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.10SECTION 108.415
   108.415 Fire pump: General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.11SECTION 108.417
   108.417 Fire pump components and associated equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.12SECTION 108.419
   108.419 Fire main capacity.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.13SECTION 108.421
   108.421 Location of fire pumps and associated equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.14SECTION 108.423
   108.423 Fire hydrants and associated equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.15SECTION 108.425
   108.425 Fire hoses and associated equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.16SECTION 108.427
   108.427 International shore connection.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.28.17SECTION 108.429
   108.429 Fire main system protection.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.29SUBJGRP 29
   Automatic Sprinkling Systems
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.29.18SECTION 108.430
   108.430 General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30SUBJGRP 30
   Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.19SECTION 108.431
   108.431 Carbon dioxide systems: General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.20SECTION 108.433
   108.433 Quantity of CO2: General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.21SECTION 108.437
   108.437 Pipe sizes and discharge rates for enclosed ventilation systems for rotating electrical equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.22SECTION 108.439
   108.439 Quantity of CO2 for protection of spaces.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.23SECTION 108.441
   108.441 Piping and discharge rates for CO2 systems.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.24SECTION 108.443
   108.443 Controls and valves.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.25SECTION 108.444
   108.444 Lockout valves.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.26SECTION 108.445
   108.445 Alarm and means of escape.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.27SECTION 108.446
   108.446 Odorizing units.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.28SECTION 108.447
   108.447 Piping.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.29SECTION 108.449
   108.449 Piping tests.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.30SECTION 108.451
   108.451 CO2 storage.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.31SECTION 108.453
   108.453 Discharge outlets.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.32SECTION 108.455
   108.455 Enclosure openings.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.30.33SECTION 108.457
   108.457 Pressure release.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.31SUBJGRP 31
   Halogenated Gas Extinguishing Systems
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.31.34SECTION 108.458
   108.458 General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32SUBJGRP 32
   Foam Extinguishing Systems
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.35SECTION 108.459
   108.459 Number and location of outlets.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.36SECTION 108.461
   108.461 Coamings.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.37SECTION 108.463
   108.463 Foam rate: Protein.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.38SECTION 108.467
   108.467 Water supply.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.39SECTION 108.469
   108.469 Quantity of foam producing materials.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.40SECTION 108.471
   108.471 Water pump.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.41SECTION 108.473
   108.473 Foam system components.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.42SECTION 108.474
   108.474 Aqueous film forming foam systems.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.43SECTION 108.475
   108.475 Piping.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.32.44SECTION 108.477
   108.477 Fire hydrants.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.33SUBJGRP 33
   Fire Protection for Helicopter Facilities
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.33.45SECTION 108.486
   108.486 Helicopter decks.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.33.46SECTION 108.487
   108.487 Helicopter deck fueling operations.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.33.47SECTION 108.489
   108.489 Helicopter fueling facilities.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.34SUBJGRP 34
   Hand Portable and Semiportable Fire Extinguishing Systems
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.34.48SECTION 108.491
   108.491 General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.34.49SECTION 108.493
   108.493 Location.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.34.50SECTION 108.495
   108.495 Locations and number of fire extinguishers required.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.34.51SECTION 108.496
   108.496 Semi-portable fire extinguishers.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.35SUBJGRP 35
   Miscellaneous Firefighting Equipment
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.35.52SECTION 108.497
   108.497 Fireman's outfits.
46:4.0.1.2.12.4.35.53SECTION 108.499
   108.499 Fire axes.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Lifesaving Equipment
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.1SECTION 108.500
   108.500 General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.2SECTION 108.503
   108.503 Relationship to international standards.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.3SECTION 108.510
   108.510 Application.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.4SECTION 108.515
   108.515 Requirements for units built before October 1, 1996.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.5SECTION 108.520
   108.520 Type of survival craft.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.6SECTION 108.525
   108.525 Survival craft number and arrangement.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.7SECTION 108.530
   108.530 Stowage of survival craft.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.8SECTION 108.540
   108.540 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.9SECTION 108.545
   108.545 Marine evacuation system launching arrangements.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.10SECTION 108.550
   108.550 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements: General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.11SECTION 108.553
   108.553 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements using falls and a winch.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.12SECTION 108.555
   108.555 Lifeboat launching and recovery arrangements.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.13SECTION 108.557
   108.557 Free-fall lifeboat launching and recovery arrangements.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.14SECTION 108.560
   108.560 Rescue boats.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.15SECTION 108.565
   108.565 Stowage of rescue boats.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.16SECTION 108.570
   108.570 Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.17SECTION 108.575
   108.575 Survival craft and rescue boat equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.18SECTION 108.580
   108.580 Personal lifesaving appliances.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.19SECTION 108.595
   108.595 Communications.
46:4.0.1.2.12.5.36.20SECTION 108.597
   108.597 Line-throwing appliance.
46:4.0.1.2.12.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Cranes
46:4.0.1.2.12.6.36SUBJGRP 36
   Cranes
46:4.0.1.2.12.6.36.1SECTION 108.601
   108.601 Crane design.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Equipment Markings and Instructions
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.1SECTION 108.621
   108.621 Equipment markings: General.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.2SECTION 108.623
   108.623 General alarm bell switch.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.3SECTION 108.625
   108.625 General alarm bell.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.4SECTION 108.626
   108.626 Carbon dioxide warning signs.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.5SECTION 108.627
   108.627 Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.6SECTION 108.629
   108.629 Fire extinguishing system branch line valve.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.7SECTION 108.631
   108.631 Fixed fire extinguishing system controls.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.8SECTION 108.633
   108.633 Fire stations.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.9SECTION 108.635
   108.635 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.10SECTION 108.636
   108.636 Work vests.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.11SECTION 108.637
   108.637 Hand portable fire extinguishers.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.12SECTION 108.639
   108.639 Emergency lights.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.13SECTION 108.641
   108.641 Instructions for changing steering gear.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.14SECTION 108.643
   108.643 Rudder orders.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.15SECTION 108.645
   108.645 Markings on lifesaving appliances.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.16SECTION 108.646
   108.646 Marking of stowage locations.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.17SECTION 108.647
   108.647 Inflatable liferafts.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.18SECTION 108.649
   108.649 Lifejackets, immersion suits, and lifebuoys.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.19SECTION 108.650
   108.650 EPIRBs and SARTs.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.20SECTION 108.651
   108.651 Portable magazine chests.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.21SECTION 108.653
   108.653 Helicopter facilities.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.22SECTION 108.655
   108.655 Operating instructions.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.23SECTION 108.657
   108.657 Unit markings.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.24SECTION 108.659
   108.659 Lifesaving signal instructions.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.25SECTION 108.661
   108.661 Unit markings: Draft marks.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.26SECTION 108.663
   108.663 Unit markings: Load line.
46:4.0.1.2.12.7.37.27SECTION 108.665
   108.665 Appliances for watertight integrity.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Miscellaneous Equipment
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.1SECTION 108.697
   108.697 Buoyant work vests.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.2SECTION 108.699
   108.699 Substitution of life preservers.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.3SECTION 108.701
   108.701 Sounding equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.4SECTION 108.703
   108.703 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.5SECTION 108.705
   108.705 Anchors, chains, wire rope, and hawsers.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.6SECTION 108.707
   108.707 First aid kit.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.7SECTION 108.709
   108.709 Litter.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.8SECTION 108.713
   108.713 International Code of Signals.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.9SECTION 108.715
   108.715 Magnetic compass and gyrocompass.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.10SECTION 108.717
   108.717 Radar.
46:4.0.1.2.12.8.37.11SECTION 108.719
   108.719 Pilot boarding equipment.
46:4.0.1.2.12.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Navigation Bridge Visibility
46:4.0.1.2.12.9.37.1SECTION 108.801
   108.801 Navigation bridge visibility.
46:4.0.1.2.12.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Muster List
46:4.0.1.2.12.10.37.1SECTION 108.901
   108.901 Muster list and emergency instructions.