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46 C.F.R. §§ 174.210–174.225

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§174.210. Watertight doors in watertight bulkheads.

46 C.F.R. § 174.210

(a)
This section applies to each vessel with watertight doors in bulkheads made watertight in compliance with this chapter.
(b)
Except as provided by paragraph (c) of this section, each watertight door must comply with subpart H of part 170 of this chapter.
(c)
A Class-1 door may be installed at any place if—
(1)
The door has a quick-acting closing-device operative from both sides of the door;
(2)
The door is designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth from the sill of the door to the bulkhead deck or 3 meters (10 feet), whichever is greater; and
(3)
The vessel's pilothouse contains a visual indicator showing whether the door is open or closed.
(d)
Each watertight door must be marked in compliance with § 131.893 of this chapter.
(e)
If a Class-1 door is installed, the vessel's stability letter will require the master to ensure that the door is always closed except when being used for access.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49353, Sept. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 9118, 9119, 9153; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 174.180 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

Source

Source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51048, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

§174.215. Drainage of weather deck.

46 C.F.R. § 174.215

The weather deck must have open rails to allow rapid clearing of water, or must have freeing ports in compliance with § 42.15-70 of this chapter.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49353, Sept. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 9118, 9119, 9153; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 174.180 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

Source

Source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51048, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

§174.220. Hatches and coamings.

46 C.F.R. § 174.220

(a)
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be only weathertight:
(1)
Each hatch on a watertight trunk that extends at least 430 millimeters (17 inches) above the weather deck.
(2)
Each hatch in a cabin top.
(b)
Each hatch cover must—
(1)
Have securing-devices; and
(2)
Be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices to prevent its loss.
(c)
Each hatch that provides access to quarters or to accommodation spaces for crew members or offshore workers must be capable of being opened and closed from either side.
(d)
Except as provided by paragraph (e) of this section, a weathertight door with a permanent watertight coaming at least 380 millimeters (15 inches) high must be installed for each opening in a deckhouse or companionway that—
(1)
Gives access into the hull; and
(2)
Is in an exposed place.
(e)
If an opening in a deckhouse or companionway has a Class-1 watertight door installed, the height of the watertight coaming need only accommodate the door.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49353, Sept. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 9118, 9119, 9153; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 174.180 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

Source

Source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51048, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

§174.225. Hull penetrations and shell connections.

46 C.F.R. § 174.225

Each overboard discharge and shell connection except an engine exhaust must comply with §§ 56.50-95 and 128.230 of this chapter.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49353, Sept. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 9118, 9119, 9153; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 174.180 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

Source

Source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51048, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.