§142.220. Fire hazards to be minimized.

46 C.F.R. § 142.220

Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following:

(a)

All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.

(b)

Storage areas are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials insofar as practicable.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.

Source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.