---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 126.350"
title: "46"
number: "126.350"
heading: "Specific tests and inspections."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/126.350"
---

# §126.350. Specific tests and inspections.

- (a) The applicable tests and inspections set forth in subpart D of this part must be made during the initial inspection.
- (b) The following specific tests and inspections must also be conducted in the presence of the marine inspector:
  - (1) Installation of piping for gaseous fixed fire-extinguishing (see [§ 95.15-15](/cfr/46/95.15-15.md) of this chapter).
  - (2) **Hydraulic steering-systems.** If fitted with manual operation, these systems must be tested in the manual mode, with the hydraulic pumps secured, for smooth, efficient operation by one person.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3205, 3306, 3307, 70034; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR 1971-1975 Comp., p. 793; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

### Source

Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49324, Sept. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted.