§154.1115. Discharge.
46 C.F.R. § 154.1115
The discharge density of each water spray system must be at least:
10000 cm 3/m 2/min. (0.25 gpm/ft. 2) over each horizontal surface; and
4000 cm 3/m 2/min. (0.10 gpm/ft. 2) against vertical surface, including the water rundown.
The water spray protection under § 154.1110 (d) and (e) must cover an area in a horizontal plane extending at least 0.5 m (19 in.) in each direction from the pipes, fittings, and valves, or the area of the drip tray, whichever is greater.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703, 9101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source
Source: CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, unless otherwise noted.