---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 95.05-1"
title: "46"
number: "95.05-1"
heading: "Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/95.05-1"
---

# §95.05-1. Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.

- (a) Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems are not required except in special cases; but if installed, the systems must meet the applicable requirements of [46 CFR](/cfr/46.md), [part 76](/cfr/46/part76.md) of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
- (b) In each compartment containing explosives, and in adjacent cargo compartments, there must be provided a smoke detection system. When used, sample extraction smoke detection systems must meet the requirements in [§ 95.05-3](/cfr/46/95.05-3.md).
- (c) Enclosed spaces that are “specially suitable for vehicles” must be fitted with a fire detection and alarm system.

## Notes

### Amendments

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48263, July 22, 2016]

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

### Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48263, July 22, 2016]