---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 154.1828"
title: "46"
number: "154.1828"
heading: "Spaces containing cargo vapor: Entry."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/154.1828"
---

# §154.1828. Spaces containing cargo vapor: Entry.

- (a) No person may enter a cargo handling space without the permission of the master or without following a safety procedure established by the master.
- (b) Before allowing anyone to enter a cargo handling space, the master shall ensure that:
  - (1) The space is free of toxic vapors and has an oxygen concentration of at least 19.5 percent oxygen by volume; or
  - (2) Those entering the space wear protective equipment with breathing apparatus and an officer closely supervises the entire operation in the space.

## Notes

### 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.