Title 46

SECTION 167.45-30

167.45-30 Use of approved fire-fighting equipment.

§ 167.45-30 Use of approved fire-fighting equipment.

(a) Portable fire extinguishers or fire-extinguishing systems which conform to the specifications of the Navy or Coast Guard, or their approved equivalent, may be accepted for use on nautical school ships.

(b) Use of non-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as excess equipment provided that:

(1) Components are listed by an independent, nationally recognized testing laboratory as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7, and are designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with an appropriate industry standard and the manufacturer's specific guidance;

(2) Installation conforms to the requirements of 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), especially the hazardous location electrical installation regulations in 46 CFR 111.105; and

(3) Coast Guard plan review is completed for wiring plans.

[CGFR 51-11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48294, July 22, 2016]

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