---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 38.20-5"
title: "46"
number: "38.20-5"
heading: "Venting—T/ALL."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/38.20-5"
---

# §38.20-5. Venting—T/ALL.

- (a) Safety relief valves on cargo tanks in barges may be connected to individual or common risers which shall extend to a reasonable height above the deck. An alternate arrangement consisting of a branch vent header system as required by [§ 38.20-1](/cfr/46/38.20-1.md) may be installed. In any case, the provisions of [§ 38.20-1 (d) through (j)](/cfr/46/38.20-1.md?p=d..j) shall apply.
- (b) Arrangements providing for venting cargo tanks at sea on unmanned barges will be considered by the Commandant upon presentation of plans.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; 49 U.S.C. 5101, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15269, Dec. 6, 1966, unless otherwise noted.