---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 171.108"
title: "46"
number: "171.108"
heading: "Manholes in double bottoms."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/171.108"
---

# §171.108. Manholes in double bottoms.

- (a) The number of manholes in the inner bottom of a double bottom required by [§ 171.105](/cfr/46/171.105.md) must be reduced to the minimum required for adequate access.
- (b) Each manhole must have a cover that can be—
  - (1) Made watertight; and
  - (2) **Protected from damage by cargo or coal.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51017, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.