46 C.F.R. §§ 78.47-5–78.47-75

§78.47-5. General alarm contact makers.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-5

Each general alarm contact maker must be marked in accordance with the requirements in subchapter J (Electrical Engineering Regulations) of this chapter.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 4, 1982]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 4, 1982]

§78.47-7. General alarm bells.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-7

(a)

All general alarm bells shall be identified by red lettering at least 1/2 inch high: “GENERAL ALARM—WHEN BELL RINGS GO TO YOUR STATION.”

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-9. Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-9

Each carbon dioxide or clean agent fire extinguishing alarm must be conspicuously marked: “WHEN ALARM SOUNDS VACATE AT ONCE. CARBON DIOXIDE OR CLEAN AGENT BEING RELEASED.”.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]

§78.47-10. Manual alarm boxes.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-10

(a)

In all new installations, manual alarm boxes shall be clearly and permanently marked “IN CASE OF FIRE BREAK GLASS.” Existing boxes not so marked with the same or equivalent wording, shall be identified either on the box or adjacent bulkhead in at least 1/2 inch letters “IN CASE OF FIRE BREAK GLASS.” All manual alarm boxes shall be numbered in red on the adjacent bulkhead with at least 1/2 inch figures. The number shall agree with the number of the zone.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-11. Carbon dioxide warning signs.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-11

Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space protected by carbon dioxide systems, or any space into which carbon dioxide might migrate must be conspicuously marked as follows:

(a)

Spaces storing carbon dioxide— “CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.”.

(b)

Spaces protected by carbon dioxide— “CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING.” The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not equipped with such units.

(c)

Spaces into which carbon dioxide might migrate— “CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. DISCHARGE INTO NEARBY SPACE CAN COLLECT HERE. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED VACATE IMMEDIATELY.” The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not equipped with such units.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]

§78.47-13. Fire and automatic sprinkler alarm indicators.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-13

(a)

The fire detection, alarm, and automatic sprinkler indicators in the engine room must be identified by at least 1-inch red lettering as “FIRE ALARM” or “SPRINKLER ALARM” as appropriate. Where such alarm indicators on the bridge or in the fire control station do not form a cabinet, the indicators must be suitably identified as above.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48261, July 22, 2016]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48261, July 22, 2016]

§78.47-15. Fire extinguishing system branch lines.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-15

(a)

The branch line valves of all fire extinguishing systems shall be plainly and permanently marked indicating the spaces served.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-17. Fire extinguishing system controls.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-17

Each control cabinet or space containing valves or manifolds for a fire extinguishing system must be distinctly marked in conspicuous red letters at least 2 inches high: “[CARBON DIOXIDE/STEAM/FOAM/WATER SPRAY/MANUAL SPRINKLING/AUTOMATIC SPRINKLING/CLEAN AGENT—as appropriate] FIRE SYSTEM.”.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]

§78.47-20. Fire hose stations.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-20

(a)

Each fire hydrant shall be identified in red letters and figures at least 2 inches high “FIRE STATION NO 1,” “2,” “3,” etc. Where the hose is not stowed in the open or behind glass so as to be readily seen, this identification shall be so placed as to be readily seen from a distance.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-23. Supervised patrol stations.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-23

(a)

Each supervised patrol clock or key station shall be numbered.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-25. Emergency squad equipment.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-25

(a)

Lockers or spaces containing equipment for the use of the emergency squad shall be marked “EMERGENCY SQUAD EQUIPMENT.”

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-27. Self-contained breathing apparatus.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-27

Lockers or spaces containing self-contained breathing apparatus shall be marked “SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.”

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]

§78.47-30. Hand portable fire extinguishers.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-30

(a)

Each hand portable fire extinguisher shall be marked with a number and the location where stowed shall be marked with a corresponding number at least 1/2 inch high. Where only one type and size of hand portable fire extinguisher is carried, the numbering may be omitted.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-33. Emergency lights.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-33

(a)

All emergency lights shall be marked with a letter “E” at least 1/2 inch high.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-35. Fire doors.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-35

(a)

All doors in main vertical zone bulkheads or stairway enclosures, except from individual rooms such as staterooms, fan rooms, lockers, etc., shall be numbered conspicuously on an etched plate or equivalent in not less than 3/8 inch letters and figures “F. S. D. 1,” “2,” “3,” etc. If stenciled or similar notice is used, the letters and figures shall be at least 1 inch high. The number shall be conspicuous with the door in the open position.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-37. Watertight doors.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-37

(a)

All watertight doors in subdivision bulkheads shall be numbered conspicuously on both sides on an etched plate or equivalent in not less than 3/8 inch letters and figures “W. T. D. 1,” “2,” “3,” etc. If a stenciled or similar notice is used, the letters and figures shall be at least 1 inch high. If the construction is such that the number cannot be seen with the door in the open position, a similar number shall be placed on the frame or other location immediately adjacent to the door. All watertight door remote control stations shall be marked in the same manner, and in addition, the direction of operation of the lever or wheel to open and close the door shall be conspicuously marked.

(b)

Class 1 doors fitted in accordance with the requirements in § 170.255 of this chapter must additionally be marked “RECLOSE AFTER USE.”

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58282, Sept. 29, 2014]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58282, Sept. 29, 2014]

§78.47-38. Valves and closing appliances.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-38

(a)

All valves and closing appliances, or other mechanisms which may be required to be operated for damage control purposes in case of emergency shall be conspicuously marked with letters at least 1 inch high identifying the control and the direction of operation. In all cases indication shall be provided to show whether the control is open or closed.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-40. Exit signs.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-40

(a)

Illuminated exit signs are required and must be installed in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical Engineering Regulations) of this chapter.

(b)

Small rooms or spaces having a secondary means of escape which is not obviously apparent shall have a suitable sign in red letters “EMERGENCY EXIT” directing attention to such escape.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982]

§78.47-45. Markings for lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers, and stowage locations.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-45

Lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers, and stowage locations must be marked in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]

§78.47-53. Automatic ventilation dampers.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-53

(a)

The manual operating positions for automatic fire dampers in ventilation ducts passing through main vertical zone bulkheads shall be identified by red day light-reflecting letters at least 1/2 inch high “VENTILATION FIRE DAMPER.” In addition, the open and closed positions shall be similarly marked.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 67-87, 32 FR 19181, Dec. 20, 1967]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 67-87, 32 FR 19181, Dec. 20, 1967]

§78.47-55. Instructions for changing steering gear.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-55

(a)

Instructions in at least 1/2 inch letters and figures shall be posted in the steering engine room, relating in order, the different steps to be taken in changing to the emergency steering gear. Each clutch, gear, wheel, lever, valve or switch which is used during the changeover shall be numbered or lettered on a metal plate or painted so that the markings can be recognized at a reasonable distance. The instructions shall indicate each clutch or pin to be “in” or “out” and each valve or switch which is to be “opened” or “closed” in shifting to any means of steering for which the vessel is equipped. Instructions shall be included to line up all steering wheels and rudder amidship before changing gears.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-57. Rudder orders.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-57

(a)

At all steering stations, there shall be installed a suitable notice on the wheel or device of in such other position as to be directly in the helmsman's line of vision, to indicate the direction in which the wheel or device must be turned for “right rudder” and for “left rudder.”

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-70. Portable magazine chests.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-70

(a)

Portable magazine chest shall be marked in letters of at least 3 inches high “PORTABLE MAGAZINE CHEST—FLAMMABLE—KEEP LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY”.

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

§78.47-75. Ventilation alarm failure.

46 C.F.R. § 78.47-75

(a)

The alarm required by § 72.15-15 (c)(4) of this subchapter, which indicates the loss of required ventilation in spaces specially suitable for vehicles, shall be marked with a conspicuous sign in at least 1/4-inch letters “VENTILATION FAILURE IN VEHICULAR SPACE.”

(b)

[Reserved]

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15284, Dec. 6, 1966]

Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15284, Dec. 6, 1966]