Title 46

SECTION 153.217

153.217 Access to enclosed spaces and dedicated ballast tanks.

§ 153.217 Access to enclosed spaces and dedicated ballast tanks.

An access opening to an enclosed space or a dedicated ballast tank must meet the requirements for a cargo tank access in § 153.254 (b), (c), and (d) if:

(a) The enclosed space or dedicated ballast tank is located within the cargo area of the vessel; or

(b) A part of a cargo containment system lies within the enclosed space or dedicated ballast tank.

[CGD 78-128, 47 FR 21207, May 17, 1982]

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