---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 108.213"
title: "46"
number: "108.213"
heading: "Heating requirements."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/108.213"
---

# §108.213. Heating requirements.

- (a) Each accommodation space must be heated by a heating system that can maintain at least 20 °C. (68 °F.).
- (b) Radiators and other heating apparatuses must be constructed, located or shielded so as to avoid risk of—
  - (1) Fire;
  - (2) Danger; and
  - (3) Discomfort
- (c) Each exposed pipe in an accommodation space, leading to a radiator or other heating apparatus must be insulated.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

### Source

Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.