normal operating condition after alarm and fault situations are
cleared.
    (d) Detectors in certain spaces, such as workshops during hot work
and ro-ro spaces during on- and off-loading, may be disabled. The
system must be restored automatically to normal surveillance after a
predetermined time. Spaces must be manned when any detectors are
disabled. Detectors in all other spaces must remain operational.
    (e) In fire detection and alarm systems with addressable detectors
and manual pull stations, every fault (such as an open circuit, short
circuit, or ground fault) must be monitored and must not prevent the
continued individual identification of the remaining detectors and
manual pull stations.
    (f) In fire detection and alarm systems with addressable detectors
and manual alarm stations, the initiation of the first fire detector
and resulting alarm must not prevent any other detector from
responding.
    (g) Fire detection and alarm systems without addressable detectors
and manual alarm stations must identify the zone that contains the
activated detector or station upon activation of a detector or manual
pull station.
    (h) Fire detection and alarm systems may output signals to other
fire safety systems including, but not limited to, paging systems, fire
alarm or public address systems, fan stops, fire doors, fire dampers,
sprinkler systems, smoke extraction systems, low-location lighting
systems, fixed local application fire extinguishing systems, and
closed-circuit television systems.
    (i) Fire detection and alarm systems may accept signals from other
safety systems. For example, a signal initiated from actuation of an
automatic sprinkler valve may be sent to a fire detection and alarm
system.
    (j) The fire detection and alarm system may be connected to a
decision management system provided that--
    (1) The decision management system is compatible with the fire
detection and alarm system;
    (2) The decision management system can be disconnected without
affecting the performance of the fire detection and alarm system; and
    (3) Any malfunction of the interfaced and connected decision
management equipment must not render the fire detection and alarm
system ineffective.

Sec.  76.27-15  Detectors.

    (a) Detectors must be responsive to heat, smoke, or other products
of combustion, flame, or any combination of these factors. Detectors
responsive to other indicators of incipient fires may be used if
approved.
    (b) Detectors must be capable of being triggered or tested and
restored to service without the replacement of any component.
    (c) Heat detectors must be rated not lower than 130[emsp14][deg]F
(54 [deg]C) and not higher than 172[emsp14][deg]F (78 [deg]C). The
operating temperature of heat detectors located in spaces of high
normal ambient temperatures may be up to 260[emsp14][deg]F (130
[deg]C). The operating temperatures of heat detectors in saunas may be
up to 284[emsp14][deg]F (140 [deg]C).

    (d) Fire detectors fitted in passenger cabins must also emit, or
cause to be emitted, an audible alarm within the cabin when activated.
    (e) The required sensitivity and other performance criteria of
detectors must be as set forth in 46 CFR 161.002.

Sec.  76.27-20  Alarm indicators.

    (a) Audible alarms must generate sound pressure levels as set forth
in 46 CFR 161.002 and must:
    (1) Be at least 75 dBA as measured at the sleeping position in
cabins;
    (2) Be at least 10 dBA above ambient noise levels existing during
normal operation with the ship under way in moderate weather when
measured at a point 5 feet (1.5 meters) above the finished floor and at
least 3 feet (1 meter) from the source;
    (3) Not exceed 120 dBA; and
    (4) The sound pressure level must be measured in the third octave
band about the fundamental frequency.
    (b) Visual alarms must generate light of an intensity and period as
set forth in 46 CFR 161.002.
    (c) All audible and visual alarms must be audible and visible
throughout the spaces they are intended to alert.

Sec.  76.27-25  Power and circuitry.

    (a) The power supply and emergency power supply for all fire
detection and alarm systems must be in accordance with 46 CFR chapter
I, subchapter J (Electrical Engineering). At the end of the required
period for which the fire detection and alarm system must remain
operable under emergency power, the system must remain capable of
operating all audible and visual fire alarm signals for an additional
period of 30 minutes.
    (b) All wiring and electrical circuits and equipment must be in
accordance with 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter J (Electrical
Engineering).
    (c) All fire detection and alarm systems must monitor power
supplies and circuits necessary for the operation of the system during
loss of power and fault conditions.

Sec.  76.27-30  Zoning.

    (a) The fire detection system must be divided into separate zones
to restrict the area covered by any particular alarm signal.
    (b) The fire detection zone must not include spaces in more than
one main vertical zone, except on cabin balconies.
    (c) The fire detection zone must not include spaces on more than
one deck, except--
    (1) Adjacent and communicating spaces on different decks at the
ends of the vessel having a combined ceiling area of not more than
3,000 sq ft;
    (2) Isolated rooms or lockers in such spaces as mast houses or
wheelhouse tops, which are easily communicable with the area of the
fire detection circuit to which they are connected; and
    (3) Systems with addressable detectors and manual alarm stations
that can have their status individually determined.
    (d) Any fire detection zone with non-addressable detectors and
manual pull stations must not contain more than 25 protected rooms or
spaces.

Sec.  76.27-35  Installation.

    (a) Detectors must be located in all spaces except those having
little or no fire risk such as void spaces with no stowage of
combustibles, private bathrooms, public toilets, fire extinguishing
medium storage rooms, deck spaces, and enclosed promenades that are
naturally ventilated by permanent openings.
    (b) The detectors must be located on the overhead in the space
protected at a minimum distance of 18 in (0.5 m) away from bulkheads,
except in corridors, lockers, and stairways. Positions near beams and
ventilation ducts, or other positions where patterns of air flow could
adversely affect performance should be avoided. Where liable to
physical damage, the detector must be suitably protected.
    (c) Detectors must be located in accordance with spacing
requirements as tested and approved.
    (d) Detectors in stairways must be located at least at the top
level of the stairs and at every second level beneath.
    (e) There must be at least one manual alarm station in each zone.
    (f) Manual alarm stations must be located in main passageways,
stairway enclosures, public spaces, or similar locations where they
will be readily available and easily seen in case of need.
    (g) A sufficient number of manual alarm stations must be employed
to enable a person escaping from any space to find a manual alarm
station on his or her normal escape route.
    (h) Cables that form part of a fire detection and alarm system must
be arranged to avoid galleys and machinery and other high fire risk
spaces except where it is necessary to provide for fire detection and
alarms in such spaces or to connect to an appropriate power supply.
    (i) Clear information about the installation and operation of a
fire detection and alarm system must be displayed on or adjacent to its
control panels.
    (j) The audible alarms must be identified as required by Sec.
78.47-13 of this subchapter.
    (k) The entire main vertical zone containing an atrium must be
protected throughout with smoke detectors.

Sec.  76.27-70  Application of SOLAS and FSS Code.

    When the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of a fire
detection and alarm system is to be in accordance with SOLAS Chapter
II-2, Part C, Regulation 7 and FSS Code Chapter 9 (both incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  76.01-2) as allowed by Sec.  76.27-1(b)(2), the
following requirements apply:
    (a) The periodic testing of fire detection and alarm systems
required in SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 7.3.2 must be conducted as
part of the annual inspection mandated in subpart 71.25 of this
subchapter.
    (b) Control stations must be included among the spaces to be
protected by a fire detection and alarm system under SOLAS Chapter II-
2, Regulation 7.5.3.
    (c) The Commanding Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety
Center will determine whether a cargo space in a passenger vessel is
inaccessible and whether or not it is reasonable to provide fire
detection for the space under SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 7.6.
    (d) The Commanding Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety
Center will determine whether or not there is risk of fire originating
in concealed and inaccessible places that otherwise would require
access of a fire patrol under SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 7.8.2.
    (e) Any detectors operated by factors other than heat, smoke, or
other products of combustion, or flame as addressed in FSS Code Chapter
<IP_ADDRESS>.1, may be used if they are approved types.
    (f) Notwithstanding the provisions of FSS Code Chapter <IP_ADDRESS>.2,
the required sensitivity and other performance criteria of smoke
detectors must be as set forth in 46 CFR 161.002.
    (g) Notwithstanding the provisions of FSS Code Chapter <IP_ADDRESS>.3,
the required sensitivity and other performance criteria of heat
detectors must be as set forth in 46 CFR 161.002.
    (h) As addressed in FSS Code Chapter <IP_ADDRESS>.3, when a fire
detection and alarm system does not include means for identifying each
detector individually, no section of detectors and manually operated
call points may include more than 25 enclosed spaces.
    (i) Notwithstanding the spacing set forth in FSS Code Chapter 9,
Table 9.1,

fire detectors must be placed in accordance with spacing requirements
as tested and approved.
    (j) Footnotes to SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 7.9 and FSS Code
Chapter 9.2.51 refer to the Code on Alarms and Indicators, 2009, as
adopted by IMO Resolution A.1021(26) (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  76.01-2). The provisions of the Code on Alarms and Indicators are
recommended but not required under the option in Sec.  76.27-1(b)(2).

Sec.  76.27-80  Installations contracted for on or after November 19,
1952 and prior to July 22, 2021.

    Installations contracted for on or after November 19, 1952 and
prior to July 22, 2021, must meet the following requirements:
    (a) Location and spacing of detectors. (1) The detectors must be
located close to the overhead in the space protected. Where prone to
physical damage, the detector(s) must be suitably protected.
    (2) Unless specifically approved otherwise, every point on the
overhead of a protected space must be within 10 feet (3.05 meters) of a
detector. Where beams or girders extend below the ceiling, or where the
ceiling is installed at more than one level, the detectors must be so
located as to be most effective.
    (b) Operation and installation. (1) The system must be so arranged
and installed that the presence of a fire in any of the protected
spaces will be automatically registered visibly and audibly in the
pilothouse or fire control station. The visible notice must indicate
the zone in which the alarm originated. On vessels of more than 150
feet (45.72 meters) in length, there must also be an audible alarm in
the engine room.
    (2) The detectors, the fire detection cabinet, and alarms must be
of an approved type.
    (3) In general, the detectors must be rated not lower than 135
[deg]F and not higher than 165 [deg]F. However, in spaces where a high
ambient temperature may be expected, detectors must be rated not lower
than 175 [deg]F and not higher than 225 [deg]F.
    (4) The fire detection system must be used for no other purpose,
except that it may be integrated with the manual alarm system.
    (5) All wiring and electrical circuits and equipment must meet the
applicable requirements of 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter J (Electrical
Engineering) of this chapter.
    (6) A framed chart or diagram must be installed in the wheelhouse
or control station adjacent to the detecting cabinet indicating the
location of the various detecting zones and giving instructions for the
operation, maintenance, and testing of the system. This chart, or a
separate card or booklet to be kept near the chart, must have tabulated
spaces for the date and signature of the licensed officer of the vessel
who must witness or conduct the periodic tests.
    (7) The audible alarms must be identified as required by Sec.
78.47-13 of this subchapter.
    (c) Zoning. (1) The fire detection system must be divided into
separate zones to restrict the area covered by any particular alarm
signal.
    (2) All spaces in a fire detection zone must be accessible from one
to another without leaving the deck involved. All doors in watertight
subdivision bulkheads and main vertical zone bulkheads must be assumed
closed for the purpose of this requirement.
    (3) The fire detection zone must not include spaces on more than
one deck, except:
    (i) Adjacent and communicating spaces on different decks at the
ends of the vessel having a combined ceiling area of not more than
3,000 sq ft;
    (ii) Isolated rooms or lockers in such spaces as mast houses,
wheelhouse top, etc., which are easily communicable with the area of
the fire detection circuit to which they are connected; and
    (iii) Systems with indicators for individual spaces.
    (4) The fire detection zone must not contain more than 50 protected
rooms or spaces.
    (d) Repair of existing systems. (1) If the status of the approval
for the system is other than ``Former--Do not use'', the system may be
repaired by the following means:
    (i) Repair in kind using the same components as installed and
listed on the approved drawings;
    (ii) Repair using equivalent components from the authorized
component list for the type approval for that system;
    (iii) Repair using equivalent components from the authorized
component list for the type approval for another fire detection system,
provided that the replacement devices are compatible with the installed
system; and
    (iv) Repair using devices that are currently type approved,
provided that the replacement devices are compatible with the installed
system.
    (2) Any changes to the system that will result in the fire
detection system not complying with the approved drawings require the
drawings to be revised and submitted to the Marine Safety Center for
review.

                      Table 76.27-80--Installations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Space                          Detecting systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Safety Areas
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wheelhouse or fire-control room........  None required.\1\
Stairway and elevator enclosures.......  None required.\1\
Communication corridors................  None required.\1\
Lifeboat embarkation and lowering        None required.
 stations.
Radio room.............................  None required.\1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Accommodations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Staterooms, toilet spaces, isolated      None required.\1\
 pantries, etc.
Offices, lockers, and isolated           Electric, pneumatic, or
 storerooms.                              automatic sprinkling.\1\
Public spaces..........................  None required with 20-minute
                                          patrol. Electric, pneumatic,
                                          or automatic sprinkling with 1
                                          hour patrol.\1\
Open decks or enclosed promenades......  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Service Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Galleys................................  None required.\1\
Main pantries..........................  None required.\1\

Motion picture booths and film lockers.  Electric, pneumatic, or
                                          automatic sprinkling.\1\ \2\
Paint and lamp rooms...................  Smoke detecting.\3\
Inaccessible baggage, mail, and specie   Smoke detecting.\3\
 rooms and storerooms.
Accessible baggage, mail, and specie     Electric, pneumatic, or
 rooms and storerooms.                    automatic sprinkling.
Refrigerated storerooms................  None required.
Carpenter, valet, photographic, and      Electric, pneumatic, or
 printing shops, sales rooms, etc.        automatic sprinkling.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Machinery Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coal fired boilers: Bunker and boiler    None required.
 space.
Oil fired boilers: Spaces containing     None required.
 oil fired boilers either main or
 auxiliary, their fuel oil service
 pumps, and/or such other fuel oil
 units as the heaters, strainers,
 valves, manifolds, etc., that are
 subject to the discharge pressure of
 the fuel oil service pumps, together
 with adjacent spaces to which oil can
 drain.
Internal combustion or gas turbine       None required.
 propelling machinery spaces.
Electric propulsive motors or            None required.
 generators of open type.
Enclosed ventilating systems for motors  None required.
 and generators of electric propelling
 machinery.
Auxiliary spaces, internal combustion    None required.
 or gas turbine.
Auxiliary spaces, electric motors or     None required.
 generators.
Auxiliary spaces, steam................  None required.
Trunks to machinery spaces.............  None required.
Fuel tanks.............................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Cargo Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inaccessible during voyage (combustible  Smoke detecting.
 cargo), including trunks (excluding
 tanks).
Accessible during voyage (combustible    Smoke detecting, electric,
 cargo).                                  pneumatic or automatic
                                          sprinkling.
Vehicular deck (except where no          None required.
 overhead deck is 30 feet (9.14 meters)
 in length or less).
Cargo oil tanks........................  None required.
Specially suitable for vehicles........  Smoke detecting, electric,
                                          pneumatic or automatic
                                          sprinkling.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Vessels of 100 GT or more contracted for on or before May 27, 1936,
  and having combustible joiner work must be fitted with an automatic
  sprinkler system, except in relatively incombustible spaces.
\2\ Sprinkler heads may be attached to a sanitary system provided
  electrical or pneumatic detecting is installed.
\3\ On vessels contracted for prior to January 1, 1962, a steam
  smothering system may be accepted. However, although existing steam
  smothering systems may be repaired, replaced, or extended, no new
  system contracted for on or after January 1, 1962, will be permitted.

Sec.  76.27-90  Installations contracted for prior to November 19,
1952.

    (a) Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, must
meet the following requirements:
    (1) Existing arrangements, materials, and equipment previously
approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they meet the
minimum requirements of this paragraph, and they are maintained in good
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same
standards as the original installation.
    (2) The details of the systems must be in general agreement with
Sec. Sec.  76.27-5 through 76.27-15 insofar as is reasonable and
practicable.
    (b) [Reserved]

Subpart 76.30--Pneumatic Fire Detection System, Details

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78. Revise the heading of subpart 76.30 to read as set forth above.
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79. Revise Sec.  76.30-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  76.30-1  Application.

    (a) Where a pneumatic fire detection system is installed, the
provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  76.30-90, must
apply to all installations contracted for on or after November 19,
1952, and prior to July 22, 2021. Installations contracted for prior to
November 19, 1952, must meet the requirements of Sec.  76.30-90.
    (b) [Reserved]

Sec.  76.30-5  [Amended]

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80. In Sec.  76.30-5, remove the word ``detecting'' wherever it appears
and add, in its place, the word ``detection''; and remove the word
``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place, the word ``must''.
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81. Revise Sec.  76.30-10 to read as follows:

Sec.  76.30-10  Location and spacing of tubing.

    (a) The tubing must be located on the overhead or within 12 inches
of the overhead on the bulkheads. Where liable to physical damage, the
tubing must be suitably protected.
    (b) In each enclosed space or separate room there must be exposed
at least 5 percent of the total length of tubing in that circuit, but
in no case may the amount be less than 25 feet.
    (c) No spot on the overhead of a protected space may be more than
12 feet from the nearest point of tubing. Where beams or girders extend
below the ceiling, or where the ceiling is installed at more than one
level, the tubing must be located so as to be most effective.

Sec.  76.30-15  [Amended]

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82. Amend Sec.  76.30-15 as follows:
0
a. Remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place,
the word ``must'';
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b. In paragraph (a), after the words ``On vessels'', remove the word
``over'' and add, in its place, the words ``greater than'';
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c. In paragraph (c), after the words ``at a temperature rise of
approximately'', remove the text ``40 degrees F'' and add, in its
place, the text ``40[emsp14][deg]F''; and

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d. In paragraph (d), remove the word ``detecting'' and add, in its
place, the word ``detection''

Sec.  76.30-90  [Amended]

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83. Amend Sec.  76.30-90 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the word ``shall'' and
add, in its place, the word ``must'';
0
b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``will''; and
0
c. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must''; and after the words ``in general agreement
with'', remove the text ``Sec. Sec.  76.30-5 through 76.30-15'' and
add, in its place, the text ``Sec. Sec.  76.27-5 through 76.27-35''.

Subpart 76.33--Smoke Detection System, Details

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84. Revise the heading of subpart 76.33 to read as written above.
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85. Revise Sec.  76.33-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  76.33-1  Application.

    (a) Where a smoke detection system is installed, the provisions of
this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  76.33-90, apply to all
installations contracted for on or after November 19, 1952, and prior
to July 22, 2021. Installations contracted for prior to November 19,
1952, must meet the requirements of Sec.  76.33-90 of this subpart.
    (b) Vessels must comply with the requirements of Sec.  76.33-20(c)
of this subpart not later than July 22, 2021.

Sec.  76.33-5  [Amended]

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86. In Sec.  76.33-5, remove the word ``detecting'' wherever it appears
and add, in its place, the word ``detection''; and remove the word
``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place, the word ``must''.

Sec.  76.33-10  [Amended]

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87. Amend Sec.  76.33-10 as follows:
0
a. In paragraphs (a) and (c), remove the word ``shall'' wherever it
appears and add, in its place, the word ``must''.
0
b. In paragraph (b), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``may''.

Sec.  76.33-15  [Amended]

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88. Amend Sec.  76.33-15 as follows:
0
a. Remove the word ``detecting'' wherever it appears and add, in its
place, the word ``detection'';
0
b. Remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and
0
c. In paragraph (e), remove the word ``tapes'' and add, in its place,
the word ``traps'',

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89. Amend Sec.  76.33-20 as follows:
0
a. Remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place,
the word ``must'';
0
b. In paragraph (a), after the words ``On vessels'', remove the word
``over'' and add, in its place, the words ``greater than'', and remove
the word ``detecting'' wherever it appears and add, in its place, the
word ``detection'';
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c. In paragraphs (b) and (e), remove the word ``detecting'' wherever it
appears and add, in its place, the word ``detection'''
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d. Revise paragraph (c); and
0
e. In paragraphs (d) and (h), remove the word ``detecting'' wherever it
appears and add, in its place, the word ``detection''.
    The revision reads as follows:

Sec.  76.33-20  Operation and installation.

* * * * *
    (c) No exhaust from the detection cabinet may be discharged in the
vicinity of the cabinet to permit the detection of fire by odor.
Instead, the exhaust must be directed to the outside. Vessels must
comply with this requirement not later than July 22, 2021.
* * * * *

Sec.  76.33-90  [Amended]

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90. Amend Sec.  76.33-90 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the word ``shall'' and
add, in its place, the word ``must'';
0
b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``will''; and
0
c. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must''; and after the words ``general agreement
with'', remove the text ``Sec. Sec.  76.33-5 through 76.33-15'' and
add, in its place, the text ``Sec. Sec.  76.27-5 through 76.27-35''.

Sec.  76.35-1  [Amended]

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91. Amend Sec.  76.35-1 as follows:
0
a. Remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and
0
b. In paragraph (a), after the text ``on or after November 19, 1952'',
add the text``, and prior to July 22, 2021''.

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92. Amend Sec.  76.35-5 to revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec.  76.35-5  Zoning.

    (a) The zoning of the manual alarm system must meet the same
requirements as those for the fire detection system set forth in Sec.
76.27-15(d).
* * * * *

Sec.  76.35-10  [Amended]

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93. Amend Sec.  76.35-10 as follows:
0
a. Remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and
0
b. In the section heading and paragraphs (a) and (c), remove the word
``boxes'' wherever it appears and add, in its place, the word
``stations''; and remove the word ``box'' wherever it appears and add,
in its place, the word ``station''.

Sec.  76.35-15  [Amended]

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94. Amend Sec.  76.35-15 as follows:
0
a. Remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place,
the word ``must'';
0
b. In paragraphs (b) and (f), remove the word ``boxes'' wherever it
appears and add, in its place, the word ``stations''; and
0
c. In paragraphs (c) and (e), remove the word ``detecting'' and add, in
its place, the word ``detection''.

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95. Revise Sec.  76.50-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  76.50-1  Application.

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(a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec. Sec.
76.50-80 and 76.50-90, as applicable, apply to all vessels contracted
for on or after November 19, 1952.
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(b) Vessels contracted for prior to January 18, 2017 and on or after
November 19, 1952, must meet the requirements of Sec.  76.50-80.
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(c) Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, must meet the
requirements of Sec.  76.50-90.

Sec.  76.50-5  [Removed and Reserved]

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96. Remove and reserve Sec.  76.50-5.
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97. Revise Sec.  76.50-10 to read as follows:

Sec.  76.50-10  Location.

    (a) Approved portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be
installed in accordance with table 76.50-10(a) of this section.
    (b) Table 76.50-10(a) indicates the minimum required number and
type of extinguisher for each space listed. Extinguishers with larger
numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be used if the
extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.

     Table 76.50--10(a)--Carriage of Portable and Semi-Portable Fire
                              Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          Fire extinguishing
                             -------------------------------------------
            Space               Minimum required        Quantity and
                                     rating               location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Safety Area \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wheelhouse or fire control    20-B:C..............  1 of each
 room.                                               classification on
                                                     vessels over 1,000
                                                     GT. (Not required
                                                     in both spaces.)
                                                     (Multiple
                                                     classifications may
                                                     be recognized.)
Stairway and elevator         ....................  None required.
 enclosures.
Communicating corridors.....  2-A.................  1 in each main
                                                     corridor in each
                                                     main vertical zone.
                                                     (May be located in
                                                     stairway
                                                     enclosures.)
Lifeboat embarkation and      ....................  None required.
 lowering stations.
Radio room..................  20-B:C \3\..........  2 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.\2\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Accommodations \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Staterooms, toilet spaces,    ....................  None required.
 isolated pantries, etc.
Offices, lockers, and         ....................  None required.
 isolated storerooms.
Public spaces...............  2-A.................  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft or fraction
                                                     thereof located in
                                                     vicinity of the
                                                     exits, except that
                                                     none are required
                                                     for spaces under
                                                     500 sq ft.
Open decks or enclosed        ....................  None required.
 promenades.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Service Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Galleys.....................  40-B:C..............  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft or fraction
                                                     thereof suitable
                                                     for hazards
                                                     involved.
Main pantries...............  2-A.................  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft or fraction
                                                     thereof located in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exits.
Motion picture booths and     10-B:C \3\..........  1 outside in the
 film lockers.                                       vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Paint and lamp rooms........  40-B................  1 outside space in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Inaccessible baggage, mail,   ....................  None required.
 and specie rooms, and
 storerooms.
Accessible baggage, mail,     2-A.................  1 for each 2,500 sq
 and specie rooms, and                               ft or fraction
 storerooms.                                         thereof located in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exits, either
                                                     inside or outside
                                                     the spaces.
Refrigerated storerooms.....  2-A.................  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft or fraction
                                                     thereof located in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exits, outside the
                                                     spaces.
Carpenter, valet,             2-A.................  1 outside the space
 photographic, printing                              in the vicinity of
 shops sales rooms, etc.                             the exit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Machinery Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coal-fired boilers: Bunker    ....................  None required.
 and boiler space.
Oil-fired boilers: Spaces,    40-B................  2 required.\3\
 containing oil fired
 boilers, either main or
 auxiliary, or their fuel
 oil units.
                              160-B...............  1 required.\4\
Internal combustion or gas    40-B................  1 for each 1,000
 turbine propelling                                  brake horsepower,
 machinery spaces.                                   but not less than 2
                                                     or more than 6.
                              120-B...............  1 required.\5\
Electric propulsive motors    40-B:C..............  1 for each
 or generators of open type.                         propulsion motor or
                                                     generator unit.
Enclosed ventilating systems  ....................  None required.
 for motors and generators
 of electric propelling
 machinery.
Auxiliary spaces, internal    40-B................  1 outside the space
 combustion or gas turbine.                          in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.\6\
Auxiliary spaces, electric    40-B:C..............  1 outside the space
 emergency motors or                                 in the vicinity of
 generators.                                         the exit.\6\
Auxiliary spaces, steam.....  ....................  None required.
Trunks to machinery spaces..  ....................  None required.
Fuel tanks..................  ....................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Cargo Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inaccessible during voyage,   ....................  None required.
 including trunks (excluding
 tanks).
Accessible during voyage....  2-A.................  1 for each 1,200 sq
                                                     ft or fraction
                                                     thereof.
Vehicular spaces (covered by  40-B................  1, plus 1 for each
 a sprinkler system).                                6,000 sq ft or
                                                     fraction thereof.
Vehicular spaces (not         40-B................  1, plus 1 for each
 covered by a sprinkler                              1,500 sq ft or
 system).                                            fraction
                                                     thereof.\7\
Cargo oil tanks.............  ....................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               Spare Units
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              2-A.................  10 percent of the
                                                     required number for
                                                     public spaces
                                                     rounded up.
                              40-B................  10 percent of the
                                                     required number for
                                                     cargo spaces
                                                     rounded up.

                              40-B:C..............  1.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ In any case, on vessels of 150 feet (45.72 meters) in length and
  over, there must be at least two 2-A units on each passenger deck.
\2\ For vessels on an international voyage, substitute 1 20-B:C in the
  vicinity of the exit.
\3\ Vessels of less than 1,000 GT and not on an international voyage
  require 1.
\4\ Vessels of less than 1,000 GT and not on an international voyage may
  substitute 1 160-B.
\5\ If an oil-burning donkey boiler is fitted in the space, the 160-B
  previously required for the protection of the boiler room may be
  substituted. Not required on vessels of less than 300 GT if the fuel
  has a flashpoint of 110[emsp14][deg]F or lower except those on an
  international voyage.
\6\ Not required on vessels of less than 300 GT if the fuel has a
  flashpoint higher than 110[emsp14][deg]F.
\7\ Two 5-B units may be substituted for 1 20-B unit.
The location of the equipment must be to the satisfaction of the Officer
  in Charge, Marine Inspection. Nothing in this paragraph should be
  construed as limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, from
  requiring such additional equipment as he or she deems necessary for
  the proper protection of the vessel.

    (c) Semi-portable fire extinguishing systems must be located in the
open so as to be readily seen.
    (d) If portable fire extinguishers are not located in the open or
behind glass so that they may be readily seen, they may be placed in
enclosures together with the firehose, provided such enclosures are
marked as required by Sec.  78.47-20 of this subchapter.
    (e) Portable fire extinguishers and their stations must be numbered
in accordance with Sec.  78.47-30 of this subchapter.
    (f) Portable or semi-portable extinguishers, which are required on
their nameplates to be protected from freezing, must not be located
where freezing temperatures may be expected.

Sec.  76.50-15  [Removed]

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98. Remove Sec.  76.50-15.

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99. Revise Sec.  76.50-20 as follows:
0
a. In the section heading, remove the word ``Semiportable'' and add, in
its place, the word ``Semi-portable'';
0
b. In paragraphs (a) and (b), remove the text ``size III, IV, and V''
and add, in its place, the text ``semi-portable''; and
0
c. Add paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  76.50-20  Semi-portable fire extinguishers.

* * * * *
    (c) Each semi-portable extinguisher must be fitted with a suitable
hose and nozzle, or other practicable means, so that all areas of the
space can be protected.

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100. Add Sec.  76.50-80 to read as follows:
    Sec.  76.50-80 Locations and number of fire extinguishers required
for vessels constructed prior to January 18, 2017.
    (a) Vessels contracted for prior to January 18, 2017, must meet the
following requirements:
    (1) Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing
capacities smaller than are required in Table 76.50-10(a) of this
subpart need not be replaced and may be continued in service so long as
they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; and
    (2) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable
requirements in this subpart for new vessels.
    (b) [Reserved]

PART 78--OPERATIONS

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101. The authority citation for part 78 continues to read as follows:

    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.

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102. Revise Sec.  78.47-13 to read as follows:

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

    (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]

PART 90--GENERAL PROVISIONS

0
103. The authority citation for part 90 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat.
2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980
Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1. Sections 90.05-20 and 90.10-40 also issued under sec. 617,
Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

0
104. Amend Sec.  90.01-1 by adding, at the end of the section, a
sentence to read as follows:

Sec.  90.01-1  Purpose of regulations.

    * * * The regulations in this subchapter (parts 90, 91, 92, 93, 95,
96, 97, 98, and 105) have preemptive effect over State or local
regulation within the same fields.

PART 91--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

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105. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3205, 3306, 3307; 46
U.S.C. Chapter 701; Executive Order 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980
Comp., p. 277; Executive Order 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991
Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

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106. Add Sec.  91.25-7 to read as follows:

Sec.  91.25-7  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this
subchapter with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved material is
available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and
Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE.,
Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, and is available from the sources
listed below. It is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or go to
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (b) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010
Edition,

effective December 5, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.  91.25-20(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  91.25-20  [Amended]

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107. Amend Sec.  91.25-20 as follows:
0
a. Revise paragraph (a)(1); and
0
b. In paragraphs (a)(2) through (4), remove the word ``shall'' wherever
it appears and add, in its place, the word ``must''.
    The revision reads as follows:

Sec.  91.25-20  Fire extinguishing equipment.

    (a) * * *
    (1) Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and
maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  91.25-7) as amended here:
    (i) Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as
a fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast
Guard as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10
for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers.
    (ii) Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by
the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the
crew.
    (iii) Non-rechargeable or non-refillable extinguishers must be
inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10; however, the
annual maintenance need not be conducted by a certified person and can
be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated
member of the crew.
    (iv) The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory
evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of
the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified
servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance
procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. A tag issued by a qualified
servicing organization, and attached to each extinguisher, may be
accepted as evidence that the necessary maintenance procedures have
been conducted.
* * * * *

PART 92--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT

0
108. The authority citation for part 92 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 3306; E.0. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980
Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

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109. Revise Sec.  92.01-2(b)(1) to read as follows:

Sec.  92.01-2  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS),
as amended, Consolidated Edition, 2009, including Erratum, IBR approved
for Sec.  92.07-1(c).
* * * * *

Sec.  92.07-1  [Amended]

0
110. Amend Sec.  92.07-1 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a)--
0
i. After the text ``of Sec.  92.07-90,'', remove the word ``shall'';
0
ii, After the text ``4,000 gross tons'', remove the words ``and over''
and add, in their place, the words ``or more''; and
0
iii. After the text ``to January 1, 1962,'' remove the word ``shall''
and add, in its place, the word ``must'';
0
b. In paragraph (b)--
0
i. After the text ``of Sec.  92.07-90,'' remove the word ``shall'';
0
ii. After the text ``300 gross tons'', remove the words ``and over''
and add, in their place, the words ``or more''; and
0
iii. After the text ``to July 1, 1968,'' remove the word ``shall'' and
add, in its place, the word ``must''; and
0
c. Revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  92.07-1  Application.

* * * * *
    (c) Vessels meeting the structural fire protection requirements of
SOLAS, Chapter II-2, Regulations 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.   92.01-2), may be considered equivalent to the
provisions of this subpart.

PART 95--FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

0
111. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows:

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

0
112. Amend Sec.  95.01-1 as follows:
0
a. Revise the section heading;
0
b. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``shall''; and
0
c. Revise paragraph (b).
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  95.01-1  General.

* * * * *
    (b) Equipment installed prior to August 22, 2016 as required by
this paragraph (b) may remain in service so long as it is maintained in
good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection.

0
113. In Sec.  95.01-2--
0
a. Redesignate paragraph (c) as (d);
0
b. Add new paragraphs (c) and (e); and
0
c. Revise redesignated paragraph (d).
    The revision and additions read as follows.

Sec.  95.01-2  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (c) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publishing, 4 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org.
    (1) FSS Code, International Code for Fire Safety Systems, Second
Edition, 2007 Edition (Resolution MSC.98(73)), IBR approved for Sec.
95.05-3(a) and (b).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (d) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
2010 Edition, effective August 26, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.  95.30-
1.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (e) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive,
P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 19, Standard for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose
Assemblies, Twelfth Edition, approved November 30, 2001, IBR approved
for Sec.  95.10-10(n).
    (2) [Reserved]

0
114. Amend Sec.  95.01-5 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a), after the words ``Where fire'', remove the words
``detecting or'', and remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and
0
b. Add paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec.  95.01-5  Equipment installed but not required.

* * * * *
    (b) Use of non-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as
excess equipment provided that--
    (1) Components are listed and labeled by an independent, nationally
recognized testing laboratory as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7, and are
designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with an
appropriate industry standard and the manufacturer's specific guidance;
    (2) Installation conforms to the requirements of 46 CFR chapter I,
subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), especially the hazardous
location electrical installation regulations in 46 CFR 111.105; and
    (3) Coast Guard plan review is completed for wiring plans.

Subpart 95.05--Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment

0
115. Revise the heading of subpart 95.05 to read as shown above.
0
116. Revise Sec.  95.05-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  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, part 76 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 Sec.  95.05-3.
    (c) Enclosed spaces that are ``specially suitable for vehicles''
must be fitted with a fire detection and alarm system.

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117. Add Sec.  95.05-3 to read as follows:

Sec.  95.05-3  Sample extraction smoke detection systems.

    (a) For vessels contracted for on or after January 18, 2017, a
sample extraction smoke detection system must be installed in
accordance with chapter 10 of the FSS Code (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  95.01-2).
    (b) Periodically, the FSS Code defers to ``the Administration.''
For U.S. flag vessels, ``the Administration'' is the United States
Coast Guard. The following requirements are provided for the provisions
of Chapter 10 that defer to the Administration:
    (1) For sequential scanning systems under FSS Code, chapter 10,
paragraph 2.1.2, a satisfactory overall response time will be achieved
by limiting the maximum allowable interval to 2 minutes.
    (2) Under the FSS Code, chapter 10, paragraph 2.2.2, fans of
sufficient capacity to provide a satisfactory overall response time
will signal an alarm within 3 minutes upon introduction of smoke at the
most remote accumulator on a vehicle deck and within 5 minutes upon
introduction of smoke at the most remote accumulator in container and
general cargo holds.
    (3) Means provided to isolate smoke accumulators from liquid or
refrigerated cargoes must be to the satisfaction of the Commanding
Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center.
    (4) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in FSS Code chapter
10, periodic testing of sample extraction smoke detection systems must
be conducted as part of the annual inspection and include inspection of
all piping, valves, controls and alarms, and by introduction of smoke
into the accumulators.

Sec.  95.10-5  [Amended]

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118. Amend Sec.  95.10-5 as follows:
0
a. In paragraphs (a), (c), (d), (e), and (g), remove the word ``shall''
wherever it appears and add, in its place, the word ``must'';
0
b. Revise Table 95.10-5(a);
0
c. In paragraph (b)--
0
i. After the words ``On vessels of 1,000 gross tons'', remove the words
``and over'' and add, in their place, the words ``or more'';
0
ii. After the words ``paragraph (c) of this section,'', remove the word
``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must''; and
0
iii. After the words ``However, in no case'', remove the word ``shall''
and add, in its place, the word ``may'';
0
iv. In paragraph (h), after the words ``propulsion machinery, where'',
remove the number ``2'' and add, in its place, the word ``two'', and
after the words ``the installation of a total flooding'', remove the
words ``carbon dioxide'' and add, in their place, the words ``fixed
fire extinguishing''.
    The revision reads as follows:

Sec.  95.10-5  Fire pumps.

* * * * *

                                 Table 95.10-5(a)--Fire Pump System Requirements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Gross tons                         Minimum        Hose and
-------------------------------------------------    number of    hydrant  size,  Nozzle orifice     Length of
              Over                   Not over          pumps          inches       size, inches     hose, feet
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             100           \1\ 1      \1\ 1\1/2\       \1\ \1/2\          \1\ 50
100.............................           1,000               1         1 \1/2\           \5/8\              50
1,000...........................           1,500               2         1 \1/2\           \5/8\              50
1,500...........................  ..............               2      \2\ 2\1/2\       \2\ \7/8\          \2\ 50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ On vessels of 65 feet (19.8 meters) in length or less, \3/4\-inch hose of a good commercial grade together
  with a commercial garden hose nozzle may be used. The pump may be hand operated and the length of hose must be
  sufficient to assure coverage of all parts of the vessel.
\2\ A 1\1/2\ inch hose that is 75 feet (22.86 meters) in length with a \5/8\-inch nozzle may be used where
  specified by Sec.   95.10-10(b) of this subpart for interior locations and 50 feet (15.24 meters) of 1\1/2\
  inch hose may be used in exterior locations on vessels in other than ocean or coastwise service. For vessels
  on ocean or coastwise service, two 1\1/2\ inch outlets, each provided with one 1\1/2\ inch hose supplied
  through a wye connection may be substituted.

* * * * *

0
119. Amend Sec.  95.10-10 as follows:
0
a. Remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place,
the word ``must'';
0
b. Remove the words ``Fire hose'' or ``fire hose'' wherever they appear
and add, in their place, the word ``Firehose'' or ``firehose'';
0
c. Revise paragraph (b);
0
d. In paragraph (c), remove the words ``and over'' wherever they appear
and add, in their place, the words ``or more''; and
0
e. In paragraph (g), after the words ``at least one length of firehose,
a spanner'', add the word ``wrench''.
0
The revision reads as follows:

Sec.  95.10-10  Fire hydrants and hose.

* * * * *
    (b) Instead of the 2\1/2\-in hose and hydrants specified in Table
95.10-5(a) of this subpart, on vessels of more than 1,500 gross tons:
    (1) The hydrants in interior locations may have wye connections for
1\1/2\-in hoses. In these cases, the hose must be 75 ft in length, and
only one hose is required at each fire station; however, if all such
stations can be satisfactorily served with 50-ft lengths, a 50-ft hose
may be used; and
    (2) The hydrants for exterior locations may substitute two 1\1/2\
in outlets, each with a 1\1/2\-in hose, supplied through a wye
connection.
* * * * *

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120. Revise Sec.  95.30-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  95.30-1  Application.

    Automatic sprinkler systems must comply with Chapter 25 of NFPA 13
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  95.01-2).

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121. Revise Sec.  95.50-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  95.50-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of
Sec. Sec.  95.50-80 and 95.50-90, as applicable, apply to all vessels,
other than unmanned barges and fishing vessels, contracted for on or
after November 19, 1952.
    (b) Vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016 and on or after
November 19, 1952, must meet the requirements of Sec.  95.50-80.
    (c) Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, must meet
the requirements of Sec.  95.50-90.

Sec.  95.50-5  [Removed and Reserved]

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122. Remove and reserve Sec.  95.50-5.

0
123. Revise Sec.  95.50-10 to read as follows:

Sec.  95.50-10  Location.

    (a) Approved portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire
extinguishing systems must be installed in accordance with Table 95.50-
10(a) of this section. The location of the equipment must be to the
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Nothing in
this paragraph should be construed as limiting the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection, from requiring such additional equipment as he or
she deems necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.
    (b) Table 95.50-10(a) indicates the minimum required number and
type of extinguisher for each space listed. Extinguishers with larger
numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be used if the
extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.

  Table 95.50-10(a)--Portable Fire Extinguisher and Semi-Portable Fire
                          Extinguishing Systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Minimum required        Quantity and
            Space                    rating               location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Safety Areas \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wheelhouse or fire control    ....................  None required.
 room.
Stairway and elevator         ....................  None required.
 enclosures.
Communicating corridors.....  2-A.................  1 in each main
                                                     corridor not more
                                                     than 150 ft apart.
                                                     (May be located in
                                                     stairways.)
Lifeboat embarkation and      ....................  None.
 lowering stations.
Radio room..................  20-B:C \2\..........  2 required in the
                                                     vicinity of the
                                                     exit.\2\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Accommodations \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Staterooms, toilet spaces,    ....................  None required.
 public spaces, offices,
 lockers, isolated
 storerooms, pantries, open
 decks, etc.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Service Spaces \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Galleys.....................  40-B:C..............  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft or fraction
                                                     thereof suitable
                                                     for hazards
                                                     involved.
Paint and lamp rooms........  40-B................  1 outside space in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Accessible baggage, mail,     2-A.................  1 for each 2,500 sq
 specie rooms, and                                   ft or fraction
 storerooms.                                         thereof located in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exits, either
                                                     inside or outside
                                                     the spaces.
Carpenter shop and similar    2-A.................  1 outside the space
 spaces.                                             in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Machinery Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coal-fired boilers: Bunker    ....................  None required.
 and boiler space.
Oil-fired boilers: Spaces     40-B................  2 required.\3\
 containing oil-fired         160-B...............  1 required.\4\
 boilers, either main or
 auxiliary, or their fuel-
 oil units.
Internal combustion or gas    40-B................  1 for each 1,000
 turbine propelling                                  brake horsepower;
 machinery spaces.                                   not less than 2 but
                                                     not more than 6.\5\
                              120-B...............  1 required.6 7
Electric propulsive motors    40-B:C..............  1 for each
 or generators of an open                            propulsion motor or
 type.                                               generator unit.
Enclosed ventilating systems  ....................  None required.
 for motors and generators
 of electric propelling
 machinery.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Auxiliary Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal combustion or gas    40-B................  1 outside the space
 turbine.                                            in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.\7\
Electric emergency motors or  40-B:C..............  1 outside the space
 generators.                                         in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.\8\
Steam.......................  ....................  None required.
Trunks to machinery spaces..  ....................  None required.
Fuel tanks..................  ....................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Cargo Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inaccessible during voyage,   ....................  None required.
 including trunks and cargo
 tanks.
Accessible during voyage....  ....................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               Spare Units
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              2-A.................  10 percent of the
                                                     total number
                                                     required rounded
                                                     up.
                              40-B:C..............  10 percent of the
                                                     total number
                                                     required rounded
                                                     up.

                              20-B:C..............  1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ For motorboats, the total number of portable fire extinguishers
  required for safety areas, accommodation spaces, and service spaces
  must be one 20-B for motorboats of less than 50 GT and two 20-B
  ratings for motorboats of 50 GT or more.
\2\ For vessels on an international voyage, substitute one 20-C in the
  vicinity of the exit.
\3\ Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons require one.
\4\ Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons may substitute one 160-B.
\5\ Only one is required for motorboats.
\6\ If an oil-burning donkey boiler fitted in space, the 160-B
  previously required for the protection of the boiler may be
  substituted. Not required where a fixed carbon dioxide system is
  installed.
\7\ Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons if the fuel has
  a flashpoint higher than 110[emsp14][deg]F.
\8\ Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons.

    (c) Semi-portable fire extinguishing systems must be located in the
open so as to be readily seen.
    (d) If portable fire extinguishers are not located in the open or
behind glass so that they may be readily seen, they may be placed in
enclosures together with the firehose, provided such enclosures are
marked as required by Sec.  97.37-15 of this subchapter.
    (e) Portable fire extinguishers and their stations must be numbered
in accordance with Sec.  97.37-23 of this subchapter.
    (f) Portable or semi-portable extinguishers, which are required on
their nameplates to be protected from freezing, must not be located
where freezing temperatures may be expected.

Sec.  95.50-15  [Removed]

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124. Remove Sec.  95.50-15.

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125. Amend Sec.  95.50-20 as follows:
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a. Revise the section heading;
0
b. In paragraph (a), remove the text ``size III, IV, and V'' and add,
in its place, the text ``semi-portable'';
0
c. In paragraph (b), remove the text ``size III, IV, or V'' and add, in
its place, the text ``semi-portable''; and
0
d. Add paragraph (c).
    The revision and addition read as follows:

Sec.  95.50-20  Semi-portable fire extinguishers.

* * * * *
    (c) Semi-portable extinguishers must be fitted with suitable hoses
and nozzles, or other practicable means, so that all areas of the space
can be protected.

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126. Add Sec.  95.50-80 to read as follows:

Sec.  95.50-80  Location and number of fire extinguishers required for
vessels constructed prior to August 22, 2016.

    (a) Vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016 must meet the
following requirements:
    (1) Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing
capacities smaller than what is required in table 95.50-10(a) of this
subpart need not be replaced and may be continued in service so long as
they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (2) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable
requirements in this subpart for new vessels.
    (b) [Reserved]

PART 107--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

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127. The authority citation for part 107 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; 46 U.S.C.
3316; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; Sec.
107.05 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

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128. Revise Sec.  107.01 to read as follows:

Sec.  107.01  Purpose of subchapter.

    This subchapter prescribes rules for the design, construction,
equipment, inspection and operation of mobile offshore drilling units
operating under the U.S. flag. The regulations in this subchapter
(parts 107 through 109) have preemptive effect over State or local
regulation within the same fields.

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129. In Sec.  107.235--
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a. Revise the section heading and paragraph (a); and
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b. Remove Table 107.235.
    The revision read as follows:

Sec.  107.235  Servicing of portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable
fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems.

    (a) Except as provided in the following paragraphs, portable and
semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in
accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010
Edition, effective December 5, 2009. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain a copy from National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02169,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.nfpa.org. You may inspect a copy at the
U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG),
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC
20593; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (1) Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as
a fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast
Guard as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10
for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers.
    (2) Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the
owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew.
    (3) Non-rechargeable or non-refillable extinguishers must be
inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10; however, the
annual maintenance need not be conducted by a certified person and can
be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated
member of the crew.
    (4) The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory
evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of
the equipment or records has not been properly maintained, a qualified
servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance
procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. A tag issued by a qualified
servicing organization, and attached to each extinguisher, may be
accepted as evidence that the

necessary maintenance procedures were conducted.
* * * * *

PART 108--DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT

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130. The authority citation for part 108 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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131. Revise Sec.  108.101 to read as follows:

Sec.  108.101  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this
subchapter with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved
material is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of
Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, and is available from
the sources listed below. It is also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or go to
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (b) ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West
Conshohocken, PA 19428,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.astm.org.
    (1) ASTM D 93-97, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-
Martens Closed Cup Tester, IBR approved for Sec.  108.500(b).
    (2) ASTM F 1014-92, Standard Specification for Flashlights on
Vessels, IBR approved for Sec.  108.497(b).
    (3) ASTM F1121-87 (Reapproved 2010), Standard Specification for
International Shore Connections for Marine Fire Applications, (approved
March 1, 2010), IBR approved for Sec.  108.427(a).
    (c) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publishing, 4 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org.
    (1) Resolution A.520(13), Code of Practice for the Evaluation,
Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-saving Appliances and
Arrangements, 17 November 1983, IBR approved for Sec.  108.105(c).
    (2) Resolution A.649(16), Code for the Construction and Equipment
of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code),19 October 1989 with
amendments of June 1991, IBR approved for Sec.  108.503.
    (3) Resolution A.658(16), Use and Fitting of Retro-reflective
Materials on Life-saving Appliances, 20 November 1989, IBR approved for
Sec. Sec.  108.645(a) and 108.649(a) and (e).
    (4) Resolution A.760(18), Symbols Related to Life-saving Appliances
and Arrangements, 17 November 1993, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.
108.646(a), 108.647, 108.649(b), (d), (f), and (g), and 108.655(e).
    (d) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
2010 Edition, effective August 26, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.
108.430.
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  108.405  [Amended]

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132. InSec.  108.405(a)(1), after the words ``Be approved by the
Commandant'' add the words ``in accordance with 46 CFR 161.002''.
0
133. Revise Sec.  108.430 to read as follows:

Sec.  108.430  General.

    Automatic sprinkler systems must comply with Chapter 25 of NFPA 13
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  108.101).

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134. Revise Sec.  108.491 to read as follows:

Sec.  108.491  General.

    (a) Each portable and semi-portable fire extinguisher on a unit
must be approved under subpart 162.028 or 162.039 of this chapter.
    (b) Vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016 must meet the
following requirements:
    (1) Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing
capacities smaller than what is required in Table 108.495 of this
subpart need not be replaced and may be continued in service so long as
they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (2) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable
requirements in this subpart for new vessels.

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135. Revise Sec.  108.495 to read as follows:

Sec.  108.495  Locations and number of fire extinguishers required.

    Table 108.495 of this section indicates the minimum required number
and type of fire extinguishers for each space listed. Extinguishers
with larger numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be
used if the extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.

         Table 108.495--Carriage of Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Minimum required        Quantity and
            Space                    rating               location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Safety Areas
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wheelhouse and control room.  20-B:C..............  2 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
Stairway and elevator         ....................  None required.
 enclosure.
Corridors...................  2-A.................  1 in each corridor
                                                     not more than 150
                                                     ft (45 m) apart.
                                                     (May be located in
                                                     stairways.)
Lifeboat embarkation and      ....................  None required.
 lowering stations.
Radio room..................  10-B:C..............  2 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Accommodations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Staterooms, toilet spaces,    ....................  None required.
 public spaces, offices,
 lockers, small storerooms,
 pantries, open decks, and
 similar spaces.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Service Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Galleys.....................  40-B:C..............  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft (232.2 sq m) or
                                                     fraction thereof
                                                     suitable for the
                                                     hazards involved.
Paint and lamp rooms........  40:B................  1 outside each room
                                                     in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.

Storerooms..................  2-A.................  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft (232.2 sq m) or
                                                     fraction thereof
                                                     located in the
                                                     vicinity of the
                                                     exits, either
                                                     inside or outside
                                                     the spaces.
Workshop and similar spaces.  20B:C...............  1 outside each space
                                                     in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Machinery Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil-fired boilers: Spaces     40-B................  2 required in each
 containing oil-fired                                space.
 boilers, either main or
 auxiliary, or their fuel
 oil units.
                              160-B...............  1 required in each
                                                     space. See note 1.
Internal combustion or gas    40-B................  1 for each 1,000
 turbine propelling                                  brake horsepower
 machinery spaces.                                   but not less than 2
                                                     and not more than 6
                                                     in each space.
                              120-B...............  1 required in each
                                                     space. See note 1.
Motors or generators of       40-B:C..............  1 for each motor or
 electric propelling                                 generator.
 machinery that do not have
 an enclosed ventilating
 system.
Motors and generators of      ....................  None required.
 electric propelling
 machinery that have
 enclosed ventilating
 systems.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Auxiliary Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal combustion engines   40-B................  Outside the space
 or gas turbine.                                     containing engines
                                                     or turbines in the
                                                     vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Electric emergency motors or  40-B:C..............  1 outside the space
 generators.                                         containing motors
                                                     or generators in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Steam driven auxiliary        ....................  None required.
 machinery.
Trunks to machinery spaces..  ....................  None required.
Fuel tanks..................  ....................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Miscellaneous Areas
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Helicopter landing decks....  160-B...............  1 at each access
                                                     route.
Helicopter fueling            160-B...............  1 at each fuel
 facilities.                                         transfer facility.
                                                     See note 2.
Drill floor.................  40-B:C..............  2 required.
Cranes with internal          40-B:C..............  1 required.
 combustion engines.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               Spare Units
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              2-A.................  10 percent of the
                                                     total required
                                                     rounded up.
                              40-B:C..............  10 percent of the
                                                     total required
                                                     rounded up.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Not required where a fixed gas extinguishing system is installed.
\2\ Not required where a fixed foam system is installed in accordance
  with Sec.   108.489 of this subpart.

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136. In Sec.  108.496--
0
a. Revise the section heading;
0
b. In paragraph (a), remove the text ``size III, IV, and V'' and add,
in its place, the text ``semi-portable''; and after the words ``except
a wheeled'', remove the words ``size V'' and add, in their place, the
word ``semi-portable'';
0
c. In paragraph (b) introductory text, remove the word ``semiportable''
and add, in its place, the word ``semi-portable'';
0
d. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the text ``size V'';
0
e. In paragraph (b)(2), remove the text ``size III, IV, and V''; and
0
f. Add paragraph (c).
    The revision and addition read as follows:

Sec.  108.496  Semi-portable fire extinguishers.

* * * * *
    (c) Semi-portable extinguishers must be fitted with suitable hoses
and nozzles, or other practicable means, so that all areas of the space
can be protected.

PART 113--COMMUNICATION AND ALARM SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

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137. The authority citation for part 113 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
138. Revise Sec.  113.05-7 to read as follows:

Sec.  113.05-7  Environmental tests.

    (a) Communication, alarm system, control, and monitoring equipment,
with the exception of fire and smoke detection and alarm systems, must
meet the environmental tests of--
    (1) Section 4-9-7, Table 9, of ABS Steel Vessel Rules (incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of this chapter) or the applicable ENV
category of Lloyd's Register Type Approval System--Test Specification
Number 1 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1); and
    (2) IEC 60533 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of
this chapter) as appropriate.
    (b) Components of smoke detection and alarm systems must be tested
in accordance with 46 CFR 161.002.

PART 114--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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139. The authority citation for part 114 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107
Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1; Sec.  114.900 also issued under 44 U.S.C.
3507.

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140. Revise Sec.  114.100 to read as follows:

Sec.  114.100  Purpose.

    The purpose of this subchapter is to implement applicable sections
of

Subtitle II of Title 46, United States Code, which require the
inspection and certification of small passenger vessels. The
regulations in this subchapter (parts 114 through 122) have preemptive
effect over State or local regulations within the same fields.
0
141. Amend Sec.  114.400(b) to revise the definition of the term ``Open
to the atmosphere'' to read as follows:

Sec.  114.400  Definitions of terms used in this subchapter.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    Open to the atmosphere means a compartment that has at least 0.342
square meters of open area directly exposed to the atmosphere for each
cubic meter (15 square inches for each cubic foot) of net compartment
volume.
* * * * *

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142. Revise Sec.  114.600 to read as follows:

Sec.  114.600  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this
subchapter with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other
than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish a
notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be
available to the public. All approved material is available for
inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Operating and
Environmental Standards (CG-OES), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, and is available from the
sources listed below. It is also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or go to
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (b) American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), 613 Third Street, Suite
10, Annapolis, MD 21403,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.abycinc.org.
    (1) A-1-93--Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems, IBR
approved for Sec.  121.240(a), (c), (d), and (g).
    (2) A-3-93--Galley Stoves, IBR approved for Sec.  121.200.
    (3) A-7-70--Boat Heating Systems, IBR approved for Sec.  121.200.
    (4) A-22-93--Marine Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems, IBR
approved for Sec.  121.240(b) through (e).
    (5) H-25-94--Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems for Flammable Liquids,
IBR approved for Sec.  119.458(b).
    (6) P-1-93--Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and
Auxiliary Engines, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  116.405, 119.425(c) and
119.430(k).
    (c) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase
Drive, Houston, TX 77060,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://ww2.eagle.org.
    (1) Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels, 1975, IBR
approved for Sec.  116.300(b).
    (2) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, 1995, IBR
approved for Sec. Sec.  119.410 and 120.360(a).
    (3) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 61 Meters
(200 Feet) in Length, 1983, IBR approved for Sec.  116.300(a) and (b).
    (4) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on
Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways, 1995, IBR approved for Sec.
116.300(c).
    (5) Guide for High Speed Craft, 1997, IBR approved for Sec.
116.300(b).
    (d) American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 West 43rd
Street, New York, NY 10036,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.ansi.org.
    (1) A 17.1-1984, including supplements A 17.1a and b-1985, Safety
Code for Elevators and Escalators, IBR approved for Sec.  120.540.
    (2) B 31.1-1986, Code for Pressure Piping, Power Piping, IBR
approved for Sec.  119.715.
    (3) Z 26.1-1977, including 1980 supplement, Safety Glazing
Materials For Glazing Motor Vehicles Operating on Land Highways, IBR
approved for Sec.  116.1030(b).
    (e) ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West
Conshohocken, PA 19428,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.astm.org.
    (1) ASTM B 96-93, Standard Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy
Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes and Pressure
Vessels, IBR approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (2) ASTM B 117-97, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog)
Apparatus, IBR approved for Sec.  114.400(b).
    (3) ASTM B 122/B 122M-95, Standard Specification for Copper-Nickel-
Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-Nickel
Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar, IBR approved for Sec.
119.440(a).
    (4) ASTM B 127-98, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy
(UNS NO4400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip, IBR approved for Sec.
119.440(a).
    (5) ASTM B 152-97a, Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip,
Plate, and Rolled Bar, IBR approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (6) ASTM B 209-96, Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate, IBR approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (7) ASTM D 93-97, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-
Martens Closed Cup Tester, IBR approved for Sec.  114.400(b).
    (8) ASTM D 635-97, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or
Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position, IBR
approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (9) ASTM D 2863-95, Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum
Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-like Combustion of Plastics
(Oxygen Index), IBR approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (10) ASTM E 84-98, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.
116.405(f), 116.422(b), and 116.423(a).
    (11) ASTM E 648-97, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux
of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, IBR
approved for Sec. Sec.  114.400(b) and 116.423(a).
    (12) ASTM E 662-97, Standard Test Method for Specific Optical
Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials, IBR approved for
Sec. Sec.  114.400(b) and 116.423(a).
    (f) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE),
IEEE Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
http://www.ieee.org.
    (1) Standard 45-1977--Recommended Practice for Electrical
Installations on Shipboard, IBR approved for Sec.  120.340(o).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (g) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publishing, 4 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org.
    (1) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS),
as amended, Consolidated Edition, 2009, including Erratum, IBR approved
for Sec.  116.400(c).
    (2) Resolution A.520(13), Code of Practice for the Evaluation,
Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-Saving Appliances and
Arrangements, dated 17 November 1983, IBR approved for Sec.
114.540(c).
    (3) Resolution A.658(16), Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective
Materials on Life-Saving Appliances, dated 20 November 1989, IBR
approved for Sec.  122.604(h) and (i).
    (4) Resolution A.688(17), Fire Test Procedures For Ignitability of
Bedding Components, dated 06 November 1991, IBR approved for Sec.
116.405(j).
    (5) Resolution A.760(18), Symbols Related to Life-Saving Appliances
and

Arrangements, dated 17 November 1993, IBR approved for Sec.
122.604(f).
    (h) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010
Edition, effective December 5, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.  115.810(b).
    (2) NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
2010 Edition, effective August 26, 2009, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.
116.439(d) and (e), and 116.440(c).
    (3) NFPA 17-1994, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994 Edition,
IBR approved for Sec.  118.425(b).
    (4) NFPA 17A-1994, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994
Edition, IBR approved for Sec.  118.425(b).
    (5) NFPA 70-1996, National Electrical Code (NEC), 1996 Edition,
    (i) Section 250-95, IBR approved for Sec.  120.372(c),
    (ii) Section 310-13, IBR approved for Sec.  120.340(d),
    (iii) Section 310-15, IBR approved for Sec.  120.340(o),
    (iv) Article 430, IBR approved for Sec.  120.320(e),
    (v) Article 445, IBR approved for Sec.  120.320(d).
    (6) NFPA 92B-1995, Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and
Large Areas, 1995 Edition, IBR approved for Sec.  116.440(d).
    (7) NFPA 261-1994, Test For Determining Resistance of Mock-up
Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering
Cigarettes, 1994 Edition, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  114.400(b) and
116.423.
    (8) NFPA 302-1994, Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, Chapter 6,
1994 Edition, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  121.200 and 121.240(a)
through (c), (e) and (g).
    (9) NFPA 306-1993, Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, 1993 Edition,
IBR approved for Sec.  115.710(a).
    (10) NFPA 701-1996, Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and
Films, 1996 Edition, IBR approved for Sec.  116.423(a).
    (11) NFPA 1963-1993, Fire Hose Connections, 1993 Edition, IBR
approved for Sec.  118.320(b).
    (i) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive,
P.O. Box 1399, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 19, Standard for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose
Assemblies, Twelfth Edition, approved November 30, 2001, IBR approved
for 118.320(b).
    (2) UL 174-1989, Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters, as
amended through June 23, 1994, IBR approved for Sec.  119.320(a).
    (3) UL 486A-1992, Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs For Use With
Copper Conductors, IBR approved for Sec.  120.340(i).
    (4) UL 489-1995, Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit Breaker
Enclosures, IBR approved for Sec.  120.380(m).
    (5) UL 595-1991, Marine Type Electric Lighting Fixtures, IBR
approved for Sec.  120.410(d).
    (6) UL 710-1990, Exhaust Hoods For Commercial Cooking Equipment, as
amended through September 16, 1993, IBR approved for Sec.  118.425(a).
    (7) UL 723-1993, Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials, as amended through April 20, 1994, IBR approved for
Sec. Sec.  114.400(b), 116.422(b), 116.423, and 116.425.
    (8) UL 1056-1989, Fire Test of Upholstered Furniture, IBR approved
for Sec.  116.423(a) and (b).
    (9) UL 1058-1989, Halogenated Agent Extinguishing System Units, as
amended through April 19, 1994, IBR approved for Sec.  118.410(g).
    (10) UL 1102-1992, Non integral Marine Fuel Tanks, IBR approved for
Sec.  119.440(a).
    (11) UL 1104-1981, Marine Navigation Lights, as amended through May
4, 1988, IBR approved for Sec.  120.420.
    (12) UL 1110-1988, Marine Combustible Gas Indicators, as amended
through May 16, 1994, IBR approved for Sec.  119.480.
    (13) UL 1453-1988, Electric Booster and Commercial Storage Tank
Water Heaters, as amended through June 7, 1994, IBR approved for Sec.
119.320(a).
    (14) UL 1570-1995, Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures, IBR approved for
Sec.  120.410(d).
    (15) UL 1571-1995, Incandescent Lighting Fixtures, IBR approved for
Sec.  120.410(d).
    (16) UL 1572-1995, High Intensity Discharge Lighting Fixtures, IBR
approved for Sec.  120.410(d).
    (17) UL 1573-1995, Stage and Studio Lighting Units, IBR approved
for Sec.  120.410(d).
    (18) UL 1574-1995, Track Lighting Systems, IBR approved for Sec.
120.410(d).

PART 115--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

0
143. The authority citation for part 115 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307;
49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975
Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

0
144. Amend Sec.  115.810(b)(1) by removing ``Portable Fire
Extinguishers'' from the first sentence and by adding ``(incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  114.600 of this chapter)'' to the first
sentence, after the first instance of ``NFPA 10''.

PART 116--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT

0
145. The authority citation for part 116 continues to read as follows:

    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.

0
146. Amend Sec.  116.400 to add paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  116.400  Application.

* * * * *
    (c) Vessels meeting the structural fire protection requirements of
SOLAS, Chapter II-2, Regulations 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  114.600), may be considered equivalent to the
provisions of this subpart.

0
147. Amend Sec.  116.440 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the text ``(1000 square feet) or 20%'' and
add, in its place, the text ``(1,000 square feet) or 20 percent'';
0
b. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must'';
0
c. In paragraph (b), remove the text ``Sec.  76.33'' and add, in its
place, the text ``Sec.  76.27''; and
0
d. In paragraph (c), after the words ``an automatic sprinkler system
meeting NFPA 13'', add the words ``(incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  114.600)''.

PART 118--FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

0
148. The authority citation for part 118 continues to read as follows:

    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.

0
149. In Sec.  118.115--
0
a. Revise the section heading;
0
b. In paragraph (a), after the words ``Except as otherwise required by
paragraphs'', remove the words ``(b) and (c) of this section'' and add,
in their place, the words ``(b), (c), and (d) of this section''; and
0
c. Revise paragraph (d).
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  118.115  Applicability to existing vessels.

* * * * *
    (d) For vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016,
extinguishers with

extinguishing capacities smaller than what is required in Table
118.500(a) of this part need not be replaced and may be continued in
service so long as they are maintained in good condition to the
satisfaction of the OCMI. All new equipment and installations must meet
the applicable requirements in this subpart for new vessels.

0
150. Revise Sec.  118.120 to read as follows:

Sec.  118.120  Equipment installed but not required.

    (a) Fire extinguishing equipment installed on a vessel in excess of
the requirements of Sec. Sec.  118.400 and 118.500 must be designed,
constructed, installed, and maintained in a manner acceptable to the
Commandant.
    (b) Use of non-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as
excess equipment provided that:
    (1) Components are listed and labeled by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory (NRTL) as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7, and are
designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with an
appropriate industry standard and the manufacturer's specific guidance;
    (2) Installation conforms to the requirements of 46 CFR chapter I,
subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), especially the hazardous
location electrical installation regulations in 46 CFR 111.105; and
    (3) Coast Guard plan review is completed for wiring plans.

0
151. In Sec.  118.310--
0
a. Remove the words ``fire hose'' wherever they appear and add, in
their place, the word ``firehose''; and
0
b. Add paragraph (e) to read as follows:

Sec.  118.310  Fire main and hydrants.

* * * * *
    (e) Spanner wrenches must be provided for each fire hydrant
required by this regulation. Existing vessels must comply with this
requirement by January 18, 2017.

0
152. In Sec.  118.320, revise the section heading and paragraph (b)(1)
to read as follows:

Sec.  118.320  Firehoses and nozzles.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) Be lined commercial firehose that conforms to UL 19 ``Standard
for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies'' (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  114.600 of this chapter), or hose that is listed
and labeled by an independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant
as being equivalent in performance;
* * * * *

0
153. In Sec.  118.400--
0
a. In paragraph (b)(3), remove the text ``B-II'' and add, in its place,
the text ``40-B'';
0
b. In paragraphs (b)(5)(i), (b)(5)(ii), and (b)(5)(iii), remove the
word ``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must'';
0
c. In paragraph (c) introductory text, after the words ``must be
equipped with a'', remove the words ``fire detecting system'' and add,
in their place, the words ``fire detection and alarm system''; and
after the words ``that is installed in accordance with'', remove the
text ``Sec.  76.27'' and add, in its place, the text ``part 76'';
0
d. In paragraph (d), remove the text ``Sec.  118.425 of this part'' and
add, in its place, the text '' Sec.  118.425'';
0
e. Revise paragraph (e);
0
f. In paragraph (f), after the words ``a manual alarm system that meets
the requirements in'', remove the text ``Sec.  76.35'' and add, in its
place, the text ``part 76'';
0
g. Revise paragraph (g); and
0
h. In paragraph (h), after the words ``that meets the requirements
of'', remove the text ``Sec.  76.23'' and add, in its place, the text
``part 76''.
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  118.400  Where required.

* * * * *
    (e) Except for continuously manned operating stations as allowed by
paragraph (f) of this section, each accommodation space, control space,
and service space must be fitted with the following systems:
    (1) A smoke actuated fire detection system of a type approved by
the Commandant that is installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76; and
    (2) A manual alarm system that meets the requirements in 46 CFR
part 76.
* * * * *
    (g) An enclosed vehicle space must be fitted with an automatic
sprinkler system that meets the requirements of 46 CFR part 76; and
    (1) A fire detection system of a type approved by the Commandant
that is installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76; or
    (2) A smoke detection system of a type approved by the Commandant
that is installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76.

Sec.  118.410  [Amended]

0
154. Amend Sec.  118.410 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (f)(5)(i), after the words ``must be equal to the gross
volume of the system'', add the words ``in cubic meters''; remove the
number ``160'' and add, in its place, the number ``0.624''; remove the
number ``192'' and add, in its place, the number ``0.749''; and
0
b. In paragraph (f)(6)(i), remove the number ``480'' and add, in its
place, the number ``1.88''.

0
155. Revise Sec.  118.500 to read as follows:

Sec.  118.500  Required number, type, and location.

    (a) Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of a type
approved by the Commandant. The minimum number of portable fire
extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant
OCMI, but must be not less than the minimum number required by Table
118.500(a) of this section and other provisions of this section.
    (b) Table 118.500(a) of this section indicates the minimum required
number and type of extinguisher for each space listed. Extinguishers
with larger numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be
used if the extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.

         Table 118.500(a)--Required Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Minimum required        Quantity and
            Space                    rating               location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating station...........  10-B:C..............  1.
Machinery space.............  40-B:C..............  1 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
Open vehicle deck...........  40-B................  1 for every 10
                                                     vehicles.
Accommodation space.........  2-A.................  1 each for each
                                                     2,500 sq ft or
                                                     fraction thereof.
Galley......................  40-B:C..............  1.
Pantry, concession stand....  2-A.................  1 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (c) A vehicle deck without a fixed sprinkler system and exposed to
weather must have one 40-B portable fire extinguisher for every 10
vehicles, located near an entrance to the space.
    (d) The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher
permitted by paragraph (c) of this section must be welded or otherwise
permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck.

PART 122--OPERATIONS

0
156. The authority citation for part 122 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,
3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
157. Amend Sec.  122.612 as follows:
0
a. Revise paragraphs (d) and (e);
0
b. Remove paragraph (g);
0
c. Redesignate paragraph (h) as new paragraph (g); and
0
d. In newly redesignated paragraph (g), after the words ``or as
otherwise required by the'', remove the word ``cognizant''; and
following after the words ``installed, that agent'' remove the word
``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must''.
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  122.612  Fire protection equipment.

* * * * *
    (d) A manual fire alarm pull station must be conspicuously marked
as such in clearly legible letters, and include brief, clear
instructions for operation.
    (e) An indicator for a fire detection and alarm system must be
conspicuously marked in clearly legible letters ``FIRE ALARM''.
* * * * *

PART 125--GENERAL

0
158. The authority citation for part 125 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; sec.
617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
159. In Sec.  125.100, revise paragraph (f) to read as follows:

Sec.  125.100  Applicability.

* * * * *
    (f) The regulations in this subchapter have preemptive effect over
State or local regulations in the same field.
* * * * *

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160. In Sec.  125.180, revise paragraphs (i)(2), (j) introductory text,
and (j)(1) to read as follows:

Sec.  125.180  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (i) * * *
    (2) NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition, IBR approved
for Sec. Sec.  129.320(e), 129.340(d) and (n), and 129.370(c).
* * * * *
    (j) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive,
P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 19, Standard for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose
Assemblies, Twelfth Edition, approved November 30, 2001, IBR approved
for Sec.  132.130.
* * * * *

PART 132--FIRE-PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

0
161. The authority citation for part 132 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124
Stat. 2905; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  132.210  [Removed]

0
162. Remove Sec.  132.210.

0
163. Amend Sec.  132.220 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``semiportable'' and add, in its
place, the word ``semi-portable'';
0
b. Revise Table 132.220;
0
c. Redesignate paragraphs (b) through (f) as paragraphs (c) through
(g), respectively;
0
d. Add new paragraph (b);
0
e. In newly redesignated paragraphs (c) and (g), remove the word
``semiportable'' wherever it appears and add, in its place, the word
``semi-portable''; and
0
f. In newly redesignated paragraph (e), remove the words ``fire hose''
and add, in their place, the word ``firehose''.
    The revision and addition read as follows:

Sec.  132.220  Installation.

* * * * *

  Table 132.220--Required Portable and Semi-Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Minimum required
            Space                    rating         Number and placement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety areas: Communicating   2-A.................  1 in each main
 passageways.                                        passageway, not
                                                     more than 45.7 m
                                                     (150 ft) apart
                                                     (permissible in
                                                     stairways).
Pilothouse..................  20-B:C..............  2 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
Service spaces: Galleys.....  40-B:C..............  1 for each 230 sq m
                                                     (2,500 sq ft) or
                                                     fraction thereof,
                                                     suitable for
                                                     hazards involved.
Paint lockers...............  40-B................  1 outside space, in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Accessible baggage and        2-A.................  1 for each 230 sq m
 storerooms.                                         (2,500 sq ft) or
                                                     fraction thereof,
                                                     located in the
                                                     vicinity of the
                                                     exits, either
                                                     inside or outside
                                                     spaces.
Workshops and similar spaces  2-A.................  1 outside space in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Machinery spaces: Internal-   40-B:C..............  1 for each 1,000
 combustion propulsion-                              brake horsepower,
 machinery.                                          but not fewer than
                                                     2 and more than 6.
                              120-B...............  1 required.1 2
Electric propulsion motors    40-B:C..............  1 for each
 or generators of open type.                         propulsion motor or
                                                     generator unit.
Auxiliary spaces: Internal    40-B................  1 outside space in
 combustion.                                         the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.\2\
Electric motors and           40-B:C..............  1 outside space in
 emergency generators.                               the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.\2\
Spares......................  2-A.................  10 percent of the
                                                     required number
                                                     rounded up.
                              40-B:C..............  10 percent of the
                                                     required number
                                                     rounded up.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Not required where a fixed gaseous fire extinguishing system is
  installed.
\2\ Not required on vessels of less than 300 GT.

    (b) Table 132.220 of this section indicates the minimum required
number and type of extinguishers for each space listed. Extinguishers
with larger numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be
used if the extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.
* * * * *

Sec.  132.230  [Removed and Reserved]

0
164. Remove and reserve Sec.  132.230.
0
165. Revise Sec.  132.240 to read as follows:

Sec.  132.240  Stowage of semi-portable fire extinguishers.

    The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher must
be secured to prevent the extinguisher from shifting in heavy weather.

0
166. Add Sec.  132.250 to subpart B to read as follows:

Sec.  132.250  Locations and number of fire extinguishers required for
vessels constructed prior to August 22, 2016.

    Vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016, must meet the
following requirements:
    (a) Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing
capacities smaller than are required in Table 132.220 of this subpart
need not be replaced and may be continued in service so long as they
are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (b) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable
requirements in this subpart for new vessels.

0
167. Revise Sec.  132.340 to read as follows:

Sec.  132.340  Equipment installed although not required.

    (a) A vessel may install fire extinguishing equipment beyond that
required by this subchapter, unless the excess equipment in any way
endangers the vessel or the persons aboard. This equipment must be
listed and labeled by an independent, nationally recognized testing
laboratory (NRTL) as that term is defined in 46 CFR 161.002-2, and must
be designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with an
appropriate industry standard and the manufacturer's specific guidance.
    (b) Use of non-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as
excess equipment, provided that:
    (1) Components are listed and labeled by an NRTL as that term is
defined in 46 CFR 161.002-2, and are designed, installed, tested, and
maintained in accordance with an appropriate industry standard and the
manufacturer's specific guidance;
    (2) Installation conforms to the requirements of 46 CFR chapter I,
subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), especially the hazardous
location electrical installation regulations in 46 CFR 111.105; and
    (3) Coast Guard plan review is completed for wiring plans.

PART 147--HAZARDOUS SHIPS' STORES

0
168. The authority citation for part 147 continues to read as follows:

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

0
169. Amend Sec.  147.1 by revising the section heading and paragraph
(d) to read as follows:

Sec.  147.1  Purpose and applicability.

* * * * *
    (d) The regulations in this subchapter (46 CFR parts 147, 147A, and
148) have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same
field.

0
170. In Sec.  147.7--
0
a. Redesignate paragraphs (d) through (f), as paragraphs (e) through
(g), respectively;
0
b. Add new paragraph (d); and
0
c. Revise redesignated paragraphs (e), (f), and (g).
    The addition and revisions read as follows:

Sec.  147.7  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (d) Compressed Gas Association, Inc. (CGA), 14501 George Carter
Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, Virginia 20151,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.cganet.com.
    (1) CGA C-6-2007, Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel
Compressed Gas Cylinders, Tenth Edition, 2007, IBR approved for Sec.
147.65(b).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (e) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems,
2008 Edition, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  147.66(c) and 147.67(c).
    (2) NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems,
2009 Edition, effective July 18, 2008, IBR approved for Sec.
147.65(b).
    (f) Public Health Service (PHS), Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, 710 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20401, 866-512-
1800, http://www.gpo.gov.
    (1) DHHS Publication No. PHS 84-2024, The Ship's Medicine Chest and
Medical Aid at Sea, revised 1984, IBR approved for Sec.  147.105.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (g) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive,
P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 30, Standard for Metal Safety Cans, 7th Ed., revised March
3, 1987, (``UL 30''), IBR approved for Sec.  147.45(f).
    (2) UL 1185, Standard for Portable Marine Fuel Tanks, Second
Edition, revised July 6, 1984, (``UL 1185''), IBR approved for Sec.
147.45(f).
    (3) UL 1313, Standard for Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum
Products, 1st Ed., revised March 22, 1985, (``UL 1313''), IBR approved
for Sec.  147.45(f).
    (4) UL 1314, Standard for Special-Purpose Containers, 1st Ed.,
revised February 7, 1984, (``UL 1314''), IBR approved for Sec.
147.45(f).

0
171. Revise Sec.  147.65 to read as follows:

Sec.  147.65  Carbon dioxide and Halon fire extinguishing systems.

    (a) Carbon dioxide cylinders forming part of a fixed fire
extinguishing system must be maintained as follows:
    (1) Cylinders must be retested at least every 12 years. If a
cylinder is discharged and more than 5 years have elapsed since the
last test, it must be retested before recharging.
    (2) Carbon dioxide cylinders must be rejected for further service
when they:
    (i) Leak;
    (ii) Are dented, bulging, severely corroded, or otherwise in a
weakened condition;
    (iii) Have lost more than 5 percent of their tare weight; or
    (iv) Have been involved in a fire.
    (3) Cylinders which have contained gas agents for fixed fire
extinguishing systems and have not been tested within 5 years must not
be used to contain another compressed gas onboard a vessel, unless the
cylinders are retested and re-marked in accordance with Sec.
147.60(a)(3) and (4).
    (4) Flexible connections between cylinders and distribution piping
of semi-portable or fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems and
discharge hoses in semi-portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishing
systems must be replaced or tested at a pressure of 6.9 MPa (1,000
psig). At test pressure, the pressure must not drop at a rate greater
than 1.03 MPa (150 psi) per minute for a 2-minute period. The test must
be performed when the cylinders are retested.
    (b) Halon cylinders forming part of a fixed fire extinguishing
system must be maintained as follows:
    (1) The agent weight must be ascertained annually by one of the
methods identified in paragraphs (b)(2) through (b)(4) of this section.
Measured weights or liquid levels must be recorded and compared with
the recommended fill levels and previous readings. If cylinder weight
or liquid

level, adjusted for temperature, shows a 5 percent loss of pressure,
the cylinder must be refilled. If cylinder pressure, adjusted for
temperature, shows a 10 percent loss of pressure, the cylinders must be
refilled.
    (2) The cylinders may be removed from the mounting racks and
weighed.
    (3) The contents of cylinders fitted with integral floating
dipstick liquid level indicators may be measured with the dipstick
indicator.
    (4) With approval of the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine
Inspection (OCMI), liquid level indication measures such as ultrasonic/
audio gauging or radioisotope gauging may be used, provided that all of
the following conditions are met:
    (i) Measurement equipment is calibrated for the cylinder wall
thickness and Halon liquid.
    (ii) Calibration is verified by weighing the cylinders that
indicate the lowest levels of Halon in each release group, but in no
case less than 10 percent of the inspected cylinders in each release
group.
    (iii) The acceptable liquid level is identified by the original
system installer or coincides with all other cylinder liquid levels of
the same release group.
    (iv) Measurements are made by personnel skilled in ultrasonic/audio
gauging or radioisotope gauging techniques.
    (5) Effective 12 years after commissioning of the system or 5 years
after the last hydrostatic test, whichever is later, the following
inspections must be completed every 5 years:
    (i) Cylinders continuously in service without discharging must be
removed from mounting racks and given a complete external visual
inspection. The inspection must be conducted in accordance with the CGA
Pamphlet C-6 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  147.7).
    (ii) The volume of agent must be ascertained either by removing and
weighing the cylinder or by floating liquid level indicators, integral
with the cylinder construction, taking into account adjustments
necessary for cylinder temperature and pressure.
    (6) Flexible connections between cylinders and distribution piping
of fixed Halon fire extinguishing systems must be:
    (i) Visually inspected for damage, corrosion, or deterioration
every year and replaced if found unserviceable; and
    (ii) Inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 12A, paragraph
6.3.1 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  147.7) except that
hydrostatic testing must be performed every 12 years instead of every 5
years.
    (7) During any inspection, cylinders must be removed from service
if they:
    (i) Leak;
    (ii) Are dented, bulging, severely corroded, or otherwise in a
weakened condition; or
    (iii) Have been involved in a fire.
    (c) Cylinders that have contained carbon dioxide or Halon and have
not been tested within 5 years must not be used to contain another
compressed gas onboard a vessel, unless the cylinder is retested and
re-marked in accordance with Sec.  147.60(a)(3) and (4).

PART 159--APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

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172. The authority citation for part 159 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46; Section
159.001-9 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

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173. Add Sec.  159.001-1(b) to read as follows:

Sec.  159.001-1  Purpose.

* * * * *
    (b) The regulations in this subchapter (parts 159 through 164) have
preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same field.

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174. Amend Sec.  159.001-3 to add the definitions of ``Marine Equipment
Directive (MarED)'' and ``Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)'', in
alphabetical order, as follows:

Sec.  159.001-3  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Marine Equipment Directive (MarED) means the European Community
Council Directive 96/98/EC of December 20, 1996 on marine equipment, as
amended.
* * * * *
    Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) means an agreement between the
United States and other Maritime Administrations or organized
associations, such as the European Community and the European Free
Trade Association that specifies equipment approval and monitoring
processes through which parties of the MRA agree to approve equipment
on behalf of all parties. An MRA allows reciprocal approval and
acceptance of equipment between all parties.
* * * * *

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175. Revise Sec.  159.001-4 to read as follows:

Sec.  159.001-4  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved material is available for
inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering
Standards (CG-ENG-4), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop
7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, and is available from the sources
listed below. It is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or go to
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (b) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publishing, 4 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org.
    (1) Resolution A.739(18), Guidelines for the Authorization of
Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Administration, November 22,
1993, IBR approved for Sec.  159.001-3.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (c) International Organization for Standardization, ISO Central
Secretariat BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier,
Geneva, Switzerland, +41 22 749 01 11, http://www.iso.org.
    (1) ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E), International Standard: General
requirements for the competence of testing and calibration
laboratories, Second edition, 15 May 2005 (``ISO/IEC 17025''), IBR
approved for Sec.  159.010-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]
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176. Add subpart 159.003 to read as follows:
Subpart 159.003--Approvals Under Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA)
Sec.
159.003-1 Purpose.
159.003-3 Acceptance of foreign approvals under a Mutual Recognition
Agreement (MRA).
159.003-5 Approval by the Coast Guard under a Mutual Recognition
Agreement (MRA).
159.003-7 Multiple approval numbers.
159.003-9 Products covered by Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRAs).

Subpart 159.003--Approvals Under Mutual Recognition Agreements
(MRA)

Sec.  159-003-1  Purpose.

    This subpart contains the procedures for obtaining Coast Guard
approval under a Mutual Recognition Agreement.

Sec.  159-003-3  Acceptance of foreign approvals under a Mutual
Recognition Agreement (MRA).

    A Coast Guard approval issued by a foreign authority in accordance
with the

provisions of an effective MRA is acceptable for any application where
the regulations in this chapter require Coast Guard approval.

Sec.  159-003-5  Approval by the Coast Guard under a Mutual Recognition
Agreement (MRA).

    (a) Manufacturers must specify in writing that foreign approval
under an MRA is requested.
    (b) The Coast Guard Certificate of Approval will clearly identify
as specified in the MRA that the product is approved to the foreign
requirements under the MRA.

Sec.  159-003-7  Multiple approval numbers.

    A product will not be issued a Coast Guard approval number by the
Coast Guard if it already holds a Coast Guard approval number issued by
a foreign authority under a Mutual Recognition Agreement.

Sec.  159-003-9  Products covered by Mutual Recognition Agreements
(MRAs).

    A complete list of equipment and materials approved by the Coast
Guard under an MRA, as well as detailed information on marking and
identifying items approved by foreign authorities under an MRA, is
available online at http://cgmix.uscg.mil/Equipment/Default.aspx.
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177. Amend Sec.  159.010-3 by revising paragraph (a)(2) to read as
follows:

Sec.  159.010-3  Independent laboratory: Standards for acceptance.

    (a) * * *
    (2) Possess or have access to the apparatus, facilities, personnel,
and calibrated instruments that are necessary to inspect and test the
equipment or material under the applicable subpart. In addition, for
testing conducted on or after July 1, 2012, on equipment subject to
SOLAS requirements, they must have ISO/IEC 17025 (incorporated by