33 C.F.R. §§ 159.53–159.95

§159.53. General requirements.

33 C.F.R. § 159.53

A device must:

(a)

Under the test conditions described in §§ 159.123 and 159.125, produce an effluent having a fecal coliform bacteria count not greater than 1,000 per 100 milliliters and no visible floating solids (Type I),

(b)

Under the test conditions described in §§ 159.126 and 159.126a, produce an effluent having a fecal coliform bacteria count not greater than 200 per 100 milliliters and suspended solids not greater than 150 milligrams per liter (Type II), or

(c)

Be designed to prevent the overboard discharge of treated or untreated sewage or any waste derived from sewage (Type III).

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, as amended by CGD 75-213, 41 FR 15325, Apr. 12, 1976]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, as amended by CGD 75-213, 41 FR 15325, Apr. 12, 1976]

§159.55. Identification.

33 C.F.R. § 159.55

(a)

Each production device must be legibly marked in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section with the following information:

(1)

The name of the manufacturer.

(2)

The name and model number of the device.

(3)

The month and year of completion of manufacture.

(4)

Serial number.

(5)

Whether the device is certified for use on an inspected or an uninspected vessel.

(6)

Whether the device is Type I, II, or III.

(b)

The information required by paragraph (a) of this section must appear on a nameplate attached to the device or in lettering on the device. The nameplate or lettering stamped on the device must be capable of withstanding without loss of legibility the combined effects of normal wear and tear and exposure to water, salt spray, direct sunlight, heat, cold, and any substance listed in § 159.117(b) and (c). The nameplate and lettering must be designed to resist efforts to remove them from the device or efforts to alter the information stamped on the nameplate or the device without leaving some obvious evidence of the attempted removal or alteration.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, as amended by CGD 75-213, 41 FR 15325, Apr. 12, 1976]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, as amended by CGD 75-213, 41 FR 15325, Apr. 12, 1976]

§159.57. Installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.

33 C.F.R. § 159.57

(a)

The instructions supplied by the manufacturer must contain directions for each of the following:

(1)

Installation of the device in a manner that will permit ready access to all parts of the device requiring routine service and that will provide any flue clearance necessary for fire safety.

(2)

Safe operation and servicing of the device so that any discharge meets the applicable requirements of § 159.53.

(3)

Cleaning, winter layup, and ash or sludge removal.

(4)

Installation of a vent or flue pipe.

(5)

The type and quantity of chemicals that are required to operate the device, including instructions on the proper handling, storage and use of these chemicals.

(6)

Recommended methods of making required plumbing and electrical connections including fuel connections and supply circuit overcurrent protection.

(b)

The instructions supplied by the manufacturer must include the following information:

(1)

The name of the manufacturer.

(2)

The name and model number of the device.

(3)

Whether the device is certified for use on an inspected, or uninspected vessel.

(4)

A complete parts list.

(5)

A schematic diagram showing the relative location of each part.

(6)

A wiring diagram.

(7)

A description of the service that may be performed by the user without coming into contact with sewage or chemicals.

(8)

Average and peak capacity of the device for the flow rate, volume, or number of persons that the device is capable of serving and the period of time the device is rated to operate at peak capacity.

(9)

The power requirements, including voltage and current.

(10)

The type and quantity of fuel required.

(11)

The duration of the operating cycle for unitized incinerating devices.

(12)

The maximum angles of pitch and roll at which the device operates in accordance with the applicable requirements of § 159.53.

(13)

Whether the device is designed to operate in salt, fresh, or brackish water.

(14)

The maximum hydrostatic pressure at which a pressurized sewage retention tank meets the requirements of § 159.111.

(15)

The maximum operating level of liquid retention components.

(16)

Whether the device is Type I, II, or III.

(17)

A statement as follows—

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, as amended by CGD 75-213, 41 FR 15325, Apr. 12, 1976]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, as amended by CGD 75-213, 41 FR 15325, Apr. 12, 1976]

§159.59. Placard.

33 C.F.R. § 159.59

Each device must have a placard suitable for posting on which is printed the operating instructions, safety precautions, and warnings pertinent to the device. The size of the letters printed on the placard must be one-eighth of an inch or larger.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.61. Vents.

33 C.F.R. § 159.61

Vents must be designed and constructed to minimize clogging by either the contents of the tank or climatic conditions such as snow or ice.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.63. Access to parts.

33 C.F.R. § 159.63

Each part of the device that is required by the manufacturer's instructions to be serviced routinely must be readily accessible in the installed position of the device recommended by the manufacturer.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.65. Chemical level indicator.

33 C.F.R. § 159.65

The device must be equipped with one of the following:

(a)

A means of indicating the amount in the device of any chemical that is necessary for its effective operation.

(b)

A means of indicating when chemicals must be added for the proper continued operation of the device.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.67. Electrical component ratings.

33 C.F.R. § 159.67

Electrical components must have current and voltage ratings equal to or greater than the maximum load they may carry.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.69. Motor ratings.

33 C.F.R. § 159.69

Motors must be rated to operate at 50 °C ambient temperature.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.71. Electrical controls and conductors.

33 C.F.R. § 159.71

Electrical controls and conductors must be installed in accordance with good marine practice. Wire must be copper and must be stranded. Electrical controls and conductors must be protected from exposure to chemicals and sewage.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.73. Conductors.

33 C.F.R. § 159.73

Current carrying conductors must be electrically insulated from non-current carrying metal parts.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.75. Overcurrent protection.

33 C.F.R. § 159.75

Overcurrent protection must be provided within the unit to protect subcomponents of the device if the manufacturer's recommended supply circuit overcurrent protection is not adequate for these subcomponents.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.79. Terminals.

33 C.F.R. § 159.79

Terminals must be solderless lugs with ring type or captive spade ends, must have provisions for being locked against movement from vibration, and must be marked for identification on the wiring diagram required in § 159.57. Terminal blocks must be nonabsorbent and securely mounted. Terminal blocks must be provided with barrier insulation that prevents contact between adjacent terminals or metal surfaces.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.81. Baffles.

33 C.F.R. § 159.81

Baffles in sewage retention tanks, if any, must have openings to allow liquid and vapor to flow freely across the top and bottom of the tank.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.83. Level indicator.

33 C.F.R. § 159.83

Each sewage retention device must have a means of indicating when the device is more than 3/4 full by volume.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.85. Sewage removal.

33 C.F.R. § 159.85

The device must be designed for efficient removal of nearly all of the liquid and solids in the sewage retention tank.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.87. Removal fittings.

33 C.F.R. § 159.87

If sewage removal fittings or adapters are provided with the device, they must be of either 1 1/2″ or 4″ nominal pipe size.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.89. Power interruption: Type I and II devices.

33 C.F.R. § 159.89

A discharge device must be designed so that a momentary loss of power during operation of the device does not allow a discharge that does not meet the requirements in § 159.53.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, as amended by CGD 75-213, 41 FR 15326, Apr. 12, 1976]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, as amended by CGD 75-213, 41 FR 15326, Apr. 12, 1976]

§159.93. Independent supporting.

33 C.F.R. § 159.93

The device must have provisions for supporting that are independent from connecting pipes.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§159.95. Safety.

33 C.F.R. § 159.95

(a)

Each device must—

(1)

Be free of design defects such as rough or sharp edges that may cause bodily injuries or that would allow toxic substances to escape to the interior of the vessel;

(2)

Be vented or provided with a means to prevent an explosion or over pressurization as a result of an accumulation of gases; and

(3)

Meet all other safety requirements of the regulations applicable to the type of vessel for which it is certified.

(b)

A chemical that is specified or provided by the manufacturer for use in the operation of a device and is defined as a hazardous material in 46 CFR part 146 must be certified by the procedures in 46 CFR part 147.

(c)

Current carrying components must be protected from accidental contact by personnel operating or routinely servicing the device. All current carrying components must as a minimum be of drip-proof construction or be enclosed within a drip-proof compartment.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1322(b)(1); 49 CFR 1.45(b). Subpart E also issued under authority of sec. 1(a)(4), Pub. L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source

Source: CGD 73-83, 40 FR 4624, Jan. 30, 1975, unless otherwise noted.