§171.114. Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads in a vessel less than a 100 gross tons.

46 C.F.R. § 171.114

(a)

Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must—

(1)

Be kept as high and as far inboard as practicable; and

(2)

Have means to make them watertight.

(b)

Watertight bulkheads must not have sluice valves.

(c)

Each main traverse watertight bulkhead must extend to the bulkhead deck.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51353, Sept. 30, 1997]

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

[CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51353, Sept. 30, 1997]