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) 2010 FTP Code, International Code for Application of Fire Test
Procedures, 2010 (Resolution MSC.307(88)), 2012 Edition (``FTP Code''),
IBR approved for Sec.  164.146-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.146-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) A fire door control system that is submitted for type approval
must be tested in accordance with Annex 1, Part 4 of the FTP Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.146-2).
    (b) All testing and inspections required by this subpart must be
performed by an independent laboratory accepted by the Coast Guard
under subpart 159.010 of this chapter. A list of independent
laboratories accepted as meeting subpart 159.010 of this chapter is
available online at http://psix.uscg.mil/EQLabs/Default.aspx.
    (c) The independent laboratory must perform an initial factory
inspection to select the test specimens and establish the materials of
construction, chemical make-up, dimensions, tolerances, and other
related factors needed to confirm product consistency during follow-up
production inspections.
    (d) Production inspections must be performed by the independent
laboratory in accordance with subpart 159.007 of this chapter at least
annually to confirm that no changes have been made to the product that
may adversely affect its fire performance as a fire door control
system.
    (e) The independent laboratory must prepare production inspection
procedures and a report of the results of the fire testing program, and
must furnish the manufacturer with three copies of each upon completion
of the required testing.
    (f) Materials approved under this subpart must be shipped in
packaging that is clearly marked with the name of the manufacturer,
product designation, date of manufacture, batch or lot number, and
Coast Guard type approval number.

Sec.  164.146-4  Approval procedures.

    (a) Manufacturers that desire type approval should submit a written
notice to the Commandant (CG-ENG-4) describing the product and its
intended uses. The Commandant will evaluate this information and notify
the

manufacturer of the product's suitability for testing. The manufacturer
should then contract directly with an accepted independent laboratory
to perform the required tests and inspections.
    (b) Upon completion of the required testing and inspections, the
manufacturer must submit either a written request for type approval to
the Commandant (CG-ENG-4), United States Coast Guard, 2703 Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, or
electronically submit a request to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The request
must indicate the name and address of the manufacturer, all product
designations, and the address of all manufacturing facilities. The
request must include a copy of the final fire test report and the
production inspection procedures. From the information submitted, the
Commandant determines whether or not the product is acceptable for type
approval. If the product is determined to be acceptable, a type
approval certificate valid for a 5-year period will be issued. If the
product is not accepted, the manufacturer will be notified of the
reasons why.

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238. Add subpart 164.201 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.201--Fire-resisting Materials for High-speed Craft
Sec.
164.201-1 Scope.
164.201-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.201-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.201-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.201--Fire-resisting Materials for High-speed Craft

Sec.  164.201-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of fire-resisting
materials for high-speed craft as required by the International Code of
Safety for High Speed Craft (HSC Code).

Sec.  164.201-2  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this subpart
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) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publishing, 4 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org.
    (1) 2010 FTP Code, International Code for Application of Fire Test
Procedures, 2010 (Resolution MSC.307(88)), 2012 Edition (``FTP Code''),
IBR approved for Sec.  164.201-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.201-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Fire-resisting materials for high-speed craft that is submitted
for type approval must be tested in accordance with Annex 1, Part 10 of
the FTP Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.201-2).
    (b) All testing and inspections required by this subpart must be
performed by an independent laboratory accepted by the Coast Guard
under subpart 159.010 of this chapter. A list of independent
laboratories accepted as meeting subpart 159.010 of this chapter is
available online at http://psix.uscg.mil/EQLabs/Default.aspx.
    (c) The independent laboratory must perform an initial factory
inspection to select the test specimens and establish the materials of
construction, chemical make-up, dimensions, tolerances, and other
related factors needed to confirm product consistency during follow-up
production inspections.
    (d) Production inspections must be performed by the independent
laboratory in accordance with subpart 159.007 of this chapter at least
annually to confirm that no changes have been made to the product that
may adversely affect its fire performance as a fire resisting material
for high speed craft.
    (e) The independent laboratory must prepare production inspection
procedures and a report of the results of the fire-testing program, and
must furnish the manufacturer with three copies of each upon completion
of the required testing.
    (f) Materials approved under this subpart must be shipped in
packaging that is clearly marked with the name of the manufacturer,
product designation, date of manufacture, batch or lot number, and
Coast Guard type approval number.

Sec.  164.201-4  Approval procedures.

    (a) Manufacturers that desire type approval should submit a written
notice to the Commandant (CG-ENG-4) describing the product and its
intended uses. The Commandant will evaluate this information and notify
the manufacturer of the product's suitability for testing. The
manufacturer should then contract directly with an accepted independent
laboratory to perform the required tests and inspections.
    (b) Upon completion of the required testing and inspections, the
manufacturer must submit either a written request for type approval to
the Commandant (CG-ENG-4), United States Coast Guard, 2703 Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, or
electronically submit a request to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The request
must indicate the name and address of the manufacturer, all product
designations, and the address of all manufacturing facilities. The
request must include a copy of the final fire test report and the
production inspection procedures. From the information submitted, the
Commandant determines whether or not the product is acceptable for type
approval. If the product is determined to be acceptable, a type
approval certificate valid for a 5-year period will be issued. If the
product is not accepted, the manufacturer will be notified of the
reasons why.

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239. Add subpart 164.207 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.207--Fire-resisting Divisions for High-speed Craft
Sec.
164.207-1 Scope.
164.207-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.207-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.207-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.207--Fire-resisting Divisions for High-speed Craft

Sec.  164.207-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of fire-resisting
divisions for high-speed craft as required by the International Code of
Safety for High-Speed Craft (HSC Code).

Sec.  164.207-2  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this subpart
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) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publishing, 4 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org.
    (1) 2010 FTP Code, International Code for Application of Fire Test
Procedures, 2010 (Resolution MSC.307(88)), 2012 Edition (``FTP Code''),
IBR approved for Sec.  164.207-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.207-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Fire-resisting divisions for high-speed craft that are
submitted for type approval must be tested in accordance with Annex 1,
Part 11 of the FTP Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.207-
2).
    (b) All testing and inspections required by this subpart must be
performed by an independent laboratory accepted by the Coast Guard
under subpart 159.010 of this chapter. A list of independent
laboratories accepted as meeting subpart 159.010 of this chapter is
available online at http://psix.uscg.mil/EQLabs/Default.aspx.
    (c) The independent laboratory must perform an initial factory
inspection to select the test specimens and establish the materials of
construction, chemical make-up, dimensions, tolerances, and other
related factors needed to confirm product consistency during follow-up
production inspections.
    (d) Production inspections must be performed by the independent
laboratory in accordance with subpart 159.007 of this chapter at least
annually to confirm that no changes have been made to the product that
may adversely affect its fire performance as a fire resisting division
for high speed craft.
    (e) The independent laboratory must prepare production inspection
procedures and a report of the results of the fire-testing program, and
must furnish the manufacturer with three copies of each upon completion
of the required testing.
    (f) Materials approved under this subpart must be shipped in
packaging that is clearly marked with the name of the manufacturer,
product designation, date of manufacture, batch or lot number, and
Coast Guard type approval number.

Sec.  164.207-4  Approval procedures.

    (a) Manufacturers that desire type approval should submit a written
notice to the Commandant (CG-ENG-4) describing the product and its
intended uses. The Commandant will evaluate this information and notify
the manufacturer of the product's suitability for testing. The
manufacturer should then contract directly with an accepted independent
laboratory to perform the required tests and inspections.
    (b) Upon completion of the required testing and inspections, the
manufacturer must submit either a written request for type approval to
the Commandant (CG-ENG-4), United States Coast Guard, 2703 Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, or
electronically submit a request to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The request
must indicate the name and address of the manufacturer, all product
designations, and the address of all manufacturing facilities. The
request must include a copy of the final fire test report and the
production inspection procedures. From the information submitted, the
Commandant determines whether or not the product is acceptable for type
approval. If the product is determined to be acceptable, a type
approval certificate valid for a 5-year period will be issued. If the
product is not accepted, the manufacturer will be notified of the
reasons why.

Subpart 164.900 [Removed]

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240. Remove subpart 164.900.

PART 167--PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS

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241. The authority citation for part 167 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 6101, 8105; E.O. 12234, 45 FR
58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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242. In Sec.  167.01-5, add a sentence to the end of paragraph (a) to
read as follows:

Sec.  167.01-5  Applicability; preemptive effect.

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

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243. In Sec.  167.45-30 --
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a. Redesignate the existing text as paragraph (a); and
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b. Add paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec.  167.45-30  Use of approved fire fighting equipment.

* * * * *
    (b) Use of non-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as
excess equipment provided that:
    (1) Components are listed 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.

PART 169--SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS

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244. The authority citation for part 169 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101; Pub. L.
103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975
Comp., p. 793; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1; Sec.  169.117 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C.
3507.

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245. Revise Sec.  169.115 to read as follows:

Sec.  169.115  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), 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 St, Suite 10,
Annapolis, MD 21403,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.abycinc.org.
    (1) A-1-78, Marine LPG--Liquefied Petroleum Gas Systems, IBR
approved for Sec.  169.703(c).
    (2) A-3-70, Recommended Practices and Standards Covering Galley
Stoves, IBR approved for Sec.  169.703(a).
    (3) A-22-78, Marine CNG--Compressed Natural Gas Systems, IBR
approved for Sec.  169.703(c).
    (4) H-2.5, Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline--Design and
Construction, 1981, IBR approved for Sec.  169.629.
    (5) H-24.9 (g) and (h)--``Fuel Strainers and Fuel Filters'' (1975),
IBR approved for Sec.  169.629.
    (6) P-1-73, Safe Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and

Auxiliary Engines, 1973, IBR approved for Sec.  169.609.
    (c) DLA Document Services, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19111, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
    (1) Federal Specification ZZ-H-451, Hose, Fire, Woven-Jacketed
Rubber or Cambric-Lined, with Couplings, F, IBR approved for Sec.
169.563(c).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (d) 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.  169.247(a).
    (2) NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 310-8 and Table 310-
13, 1980, IBR approved for Sec.  169.672(a).
    (3) NFPA 302, Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, Chapter 6, 1980,
IBR approved for Sec.  169.703(c).
    (4) NFPA 306, Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, 1980, IBR approved
for Sec.  169.236(a).
    (e) NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, 301-
975-6478, http://nist.gov.
    (1) Special Pub. 440 (SD Cat. No. C13.10:490), ``Color: Universal
Language and Dictionary of Names'', 1976.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (f) 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.  169.563(c).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  169.236  [Amended]

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246. In Sec.  169.236(a), after the words ``The provisions of NFPA
306'', remove the words ``, ``Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels,''''
and add, in their place, the words ``(incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  169.115)''.

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247. Revise Sec.  169.247 to read as follows:

Sec.  169.247  Fire fighting equipment.

    (a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection
and at such other times as considered necessary, all fire extinguishing
equipment must be inspected to ensure it is in suitable condition.
Tests may be necessary to determine the condition of the equipment. The
inspector must verify that the following tests and inspections have
been conducted by a qualified servicing facility at least once every 12
months:
    (1) Portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire
extinguishing systems must be inspected and maintained in accordance
with NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  169.115) as amended
here:
    (i) Certification or licensing as fire extinguisher servicing
agency by a state or local authority having jurisdiction 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.
    (2) All parts of the fixed fire extinguishing systems must be
examined for excessive corrosion and general condition. Table
169.247(a)(1) of this section provides detailed inspection and test
requirements of fixed systems.
    (3) Piping, controls, valves, and alarms on all fire extinguishing
systems must be checked to be certain the system is in operating
condition.
    (4) The fire main system is operated and the pressure checked at
the most remote and highest outlets.
    (5) Each firehose is subjected to a test pressure equivalent to its
maximum service pressure.
    (b) [Reserved]

                   Table 169.247(a)(1)--Fixed Systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
             Type of system                            Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carbon dioxide or HALON 1301...........  Weigh cylinders. Recharge if
                                          weight loss exceeds 10 percent
                                          of weight of the charge.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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248. In Sec.  169.563, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  169.563  Firehose.

* * * * *
    (c) Vessels of 90 feet or more must have lined commercial firehose
that conforms to UL 19 or Federal Specification ZZ-H-451(incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  169.115). The firehose must be fitted with a
combination nozzle approved under Sec.  162.027 of this chapter.
* * * * *
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249. Amend Sec.  169.567 as follows:
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a. Revise the section heading;
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b. Revise paragraphs (a) and (b); and
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c. Remove paragraph (g).
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  169.567  Portable fire extinguishers.

    (a) The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on
each vessel is determined by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection,
in accordance with Table 169.567(a) of this section and other
provisions of this subpart.

         Table 169.567(a)--Required Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                      Portable fire extinguishers
                             -------------------------------------------
            Space               Minimum required        Quantity and
                                     rating               location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Propulsion machinery space    40-B:C..............  2.
 without fixed extinguishing
 system.
Propulsion machinery space    40-B:C..............  1 in the vicinity of
 with fixed extinguishing                            the exit.
 system.
Living space and open boats.  2-A.................  1 per 1,000 cubic
                                                     foot of space.
Galley (without fixed         40-B:C..............  1 per 500 cubic
 system).                                            foot.
Spare Units.................  2-A.................  10 percent of the
                                                     required number
                                                     rounded up.
                              40-B:C..............  1.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) Table 169.567(a) of this section indicates the minimum required
classification 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.
* * * * *

PART 175--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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250. The authority citation for part 175 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206,
107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1; Sec.  175.900 also issued under 44 U.S.C.
3507.

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251. In Sec.  175.100, add a sentence to the end of the section to read
as follows:

Sec.  175.100  Purpose.

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

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252. In Sec.  175.400. add the definitions of ``Ignition source'' and
``Isolated space'', in alphabetical order, and revise the definition of
``Open to the atmosphere'' to read as follows:

Sec.  175.400  Definitions of terms used in the subchapter.

* * * * *
    Ignition source means an internal combustion engine regardless of
horsepower or continuously running electrical motors without overload
protection or other run-limiting devices. Properly installed electrical
wire or cabling with associated connections and outlets must not be
considered an ignition source.
* * * * *
    Isolated space means a closed, water-tight space infrequently
accessed by the crew while the vessel is in operation. Examples of
these spaces are the fore-peak spaces, lazerettes, and spaces with
unattended continuously running electrical motors. Small, non-water-
tight compartments visible to the crew and passengers such as storage
lockers under the operating station or passenger seating areas, are not
considered isolated spaces.
* * * * *
    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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253. Revise Sec.  175.600 to read as follows:

Sec.  175.600  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) American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), 613 Third St., Suite
10, Annapolis, MD 21403,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.abycinc.org.
    (1) A-1-93, Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems (``ABYC A-
1''), IBR approved for Sec.  184.240(a), (c), (d), and (g).
    (2) A-3-93, Galley Stoves (``ABYC A-3''), IBR approved for Sec.
184.200.
    (3) A-7-70, Boat Heating Systems (``ABYC A-7''), IBR approved for
Sec.  184.200.
    (4) A-16-89, Electric Navigation Lights (``ABYC A-16''), IBR
approved for Sec.  183.130(a).
    (5) A-22-93, Marine Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems (``ABYC A-
22''), IBR approved for Sec.  184.240(b) through (e).
    (6) E-8, Alternating Current (AC) Electrical Systems on Boats, July
2001 (``ABYC E-8''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  183.130(a) and
183.340(b).
    (7) E-9, Direct Current (DC) Electrical Systems on Boats (May 28,
1990) (``ABYC E-9''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  183.130(a) and
183.340(b).
    (8) H-2-89, Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline (``ABYC H-2''), IBR
approved for Sec. Sec.  182.130 and 182.460(m).
    (9) H-22-86, DC Electric Bilge Pumps Operating Under 50 Volts
(``ABYC H-22''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  182.130 and 182.500(b).
    (10) H-24-93, Gasoline Fuel Systems (``ABYC H-24''), IBR approved
for Sec. Sec.  182.130, 182.440(d), 182.445, 182.450(f) and 182.455(c).
    (11) H-25-94, Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems for Flammable Liquids
(``ABYC H-25''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  182.130 and 182.458(b).
    (12) H-32-87, Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel Fuel (``ABYC H-
32''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  182.130, 182.465(i) and 182.470(c).
    (13) H-33-89, Diesel Fuel Systems (``ABYC H-33''), IBR approved for
Sec. Sec.  182.130, 182.440(d), 182.445(f), 182.450(f) and 182.455(c).
    (14) P-1-93, Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and
Auxiliary Engines (``ABYC P-1''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.
177.405(b), 177.410(c), 182.130, 182.425(c), and 182.430(k).
    (15) P-4-89, Marine Inboard Engines (``ABYC P-4''), IBR approved
for Sec. Sec.  182.130 and 182.420(b) and (d).
    (c) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase
Drive, Houston, TX 77060,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://ww2.eagle.org.
    (1) Guide for High Speed Craft, 1997 (``ABS High Speed Craft''),
IBR approved for Sec.  177.300(c) and (d).
    (2) Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels, 1975 (``ABS
Aluminum Vessel Rules''), IBR approved for Sec.  177.300(d).
    (3) Rules for Building and Classing Reinforced Plastic Vessels,
1978 (``ABS Plastic Vessel Rules''), IBR approved for Sec.  177.300(c).

    (4) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, 1995 (``ABS
Steel Vessel Rules''), IBR approved for Sec.  183.360(b).
    (5) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 61 Meters
(200 feet) in Length, 1983 (``ABS Steel Vessel Rules (<=61 Meters)''),
IBR approved for Sec.  177.300.
    (6) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on
Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways, 1995 (``ABS Steel Vessel Rules
(Rivers/Intracoastal)''), IBR approved for Sec.  177.300(e).
    (d) American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 West 43rd St.,
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 (``ANSI A 17.1''), IBR approved for
Sec.  183.540.
    (2) B 31.1-1986, Code for Pressure Piping, Power Piping (``ANSI B
31.1.''), IBR approved for Sec.  182.710(c).
    (3) Motor Vehicles Operating on Land Highways (``ANSI Z 26.1''),
IBR approved for Sec.  177.1030(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 (``ASTM B 96''), IBR approved for Sec.  182.440(a).
    (2) ASTM B 117-97, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog)
Apparatus (``ASTM B 117''), IBR approved for Sec.  175.400.
    (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 (``ASTM B 122''), IBR approved
for Sec.  182.440(a).
    (4) ASTM B 127-98, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy
(UNS NO4400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip (``ASTM B 127''), IBR approved for
Sec.  182.440(a).
    (5) ASTM B 152-97a, Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip,
Plate, and Rolled Bar (``ASTM B 152''), IBR approved for Sec.
182.440(a).
    (6) ASTM B 209-96, Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate (``ASTM B 209''), IBR approved for Sec.
182.440(a).
    (7) ASTM D 93-97, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-
Martens Closed Cup Tester (``ASTM D 93''), IBR approved for Sec.
175.400.
    (8) ASTM D 635-97, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and or
Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal
Position (``ASTM D 635''), IBR approved for Sec.  182.440(a).
    (9) ASTM D 2863-95, Standard Method for Measuring the Minimum
Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics
(Oxygen Index) (``ASTM D 2863''), IBR approved for Sec.  182.440(a).
    (10) ASTM E 84-98, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials (``ASTM E 84''), IBR approved for
Sec.  177.410(a) and (b).
    (f) DLA Document Services, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19111, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
    (1) Military Specification MIL-P-21929C, Plastic Material, Cellular
Polyurethane, Foam-in-Place, Rigid (2 and 4 pounds per cubic foot),
1991 (``NPFC MIL-P-21929C''), IBR approved for Sec.  179.240(b).
    (2) Military Specification MIL-R-21607E(SH), Resins, Polyester, Low
Pressure Laminating, Fire Retardant (``NPFC MIL-R-21607E(SH)''), 1990
IBR approved for Sec.  177.410.
    (g) 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 (``IEEE 45-1977''), IBR approved for Sec.
183.340(o).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (h) 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, dated 17 November 1983 (``IMO Resolution A.520(13)''),
IBR approved for Sec.  175.540(c).
    (2) Resolution A.658(16), Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective
Materials on Life-Saving Appliances, dated 20 November 1989 (``IMO
Resolution A. 658(16)''), IBR approved for Sec.  185.604(h) and (i).
    (3) Resolution A.688(17), Fire Test Procedures For Ignitability of
Bedding Components (``IMO Resolution A. 688(17)''), dated 6 November
1991, IBR approved for Sec.  177.405(g).
    (4) Resolution A.760(18), Symbols Related to Life-Saving Appliances
and Arrangements (``IMO Resolution A.760(18)''), dated 17 November
1993, IBR approved for Sec.  185.604(f).
    (5) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS),
as amended, Consolidated Edition, 2009, including Erratum, IBR approved
for Sec.  177.420.
    (i) International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Case
postale 56, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland, +41 22 749 01 11, http://www.iso.org.
    (1) ISO 8846, Small Craft-Electrical Devices-Protection Against
Ignition of Surrounding Flammable Gases, December 1990 (``ISO 8846''),
IBR approved for Sec.  182.500(b).
    (2) ISO 8849, Small Craft-Electrically Operated Bilge Pumps,
December 15, 1990 (``ISO 8849''), IBR approved for Sec.  182.500(b).
    (j) Lloyd's Register of Shipping, 71 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M
4BS, +44 (0)20 7709 9166, http://www.lr.org.
    (1) Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Yachts and
Small Craft, as amended through 1983 (``Lloyd's Yachts and Small
Craft''), IBR approved for Sec.  177.300(a).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (k) 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.  176.810(b).
    (2) NFPA 17-1994, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994 Edition,
IBR approved for Sec.  181.425(b).
    (3) NFPA 17A-1994, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994
Edition, IBR approved for Sec.  181.425(b).
    (4) NFPA 70-1996, National Electrical Code (NEC), 1996 Edition, IBR
approved for Sec. Sec.  183.320(d) and (e), 183.340(d) and (o), and
183.372(c).
    (5) NFPA 302-1994, Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, Chapter 6,
1994 Edition, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  184.200 and 184.240(a)
through (c), (d) and (h).
    (6) NFPA 306-1993, Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, 1993 Edition,
IBR approved for Sec.  176.710(a).
    (7) NFPA 1963-1989, Fire Hose Connections, 1989 Edition, IBR
approved for Sec.  181.320(b).
    (l) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Drive,
Warrendale, PA 15096,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.sae.org.
    (1) SAE J-1475, Hydraulic Hose Fittings For Marine Applications,
1984 (``SAE J-1475''), IBR approved for Sec.  182.720(e).
    (2) SAE J-1928, Devices Providing Backfire Flame Control for
Gasoline Engines in Marine Applications, August 1989 (``SAE J-1928''),
IBR approved for Sec.  182.415(c).

    (3) SAE J-1942, Hose and Hose Assemblies for Marine Applications,
1992 (``SAE J-1942''), IBR approved for Sec.  182.720(e).
    (m) 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.  181.320(b).
    (2) UL 174-1989, as amended through June 23, 1994, Household
Electric Storage Tank Heaters (``UL 174''), IBR approved for Sec.
182.320(a).
    (3) UL 217-1998, Single and Multiple Station Smoke Detectors (``UL
217''), IBR approved for Sec.  181.450(a).
    (4) UL 486A-1992, Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs For Use With
Copper Conductors (``UL 486A''), IBR approved for Sec.  183.340(i).
    (5) UL 489-1995, Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit Breaker
Enclosures (``UL 489''), IBR approved for Sec.  183.380(m).
    (6) UL 595-1991, Marine Type Electric Lighting Fixtures (``UL
595''), IBR approved for Sec.  183.410(d).
    (7) UL 710-1990, as amended through September 16, 1993, Exhaust
Hoods For Commercial Cooking Equipment (``UL 710''), IBR approved for
Sec.  181.425(a).
    (8) UL 1058-1989, as amended through April 19, 1994, Halogenated
Agent Extinguishing System Units (``UL 1058''), IBR approved for Sec.
181.410(g).
    (9) UL 1102-1992, Non integral Marine Fuel Tanks (``UL 1102''), IBR
approved for Sec.  182.440(a).
    (10) UL 1110-1988, as amended through May 16, 1994, Marine
Combustible Gas Indicators (``UL 1110''), IBR approved for Sec.
182.480(a).
    (11) UL 1111-1988, Marine Carburetor Flame Arresters (``UL 1111''),
IBR approved for Sec.  182.415(c).
    (12) UL 1113, Electrically Operated Pumps for Nonflammable Liquids,
Marine, Third Edition (Sep. 4, 1997) (``UL 1113''), IBR approved for
Sec.  182.520(e).
    (13) UL 1453-1988, as amended through June 7, 1994, Electric
Booster and Commercial Storage Tank Water Heaters (``UL 1453''), IBR
approved for Sec.  182.320(a).
    (14) UL 1570-1995, Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures (``UL 1570''), IBR
approved for Sec.  183.410(d).
    (15) UL 1571-1995, Incandescent Lighting Fixtures (``UL 1571''),
IBR approved for Sec.  183.410(d).
    (16) UL 1572-1995, High Intensity Discharge Lighting Fixtures (``UL
1572''), IBR approved for Sec.  183.410(d).
    (17) UL 1573-1995, Stage and Studio Lighting Units (``UL 1573''),
IBR approved for Sec.  183.410(d).
    (18) UL 1574-1995, Track Lighting Systems (``UL 1574''), IBR
approved for Sec.  183.410(d).

PART 176--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

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254. The authority citation for part 176 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. 743; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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255. Revise Sec.  176.810 to read as follows:

Sec.  176.810  Fire protection.

    (a) At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification,
the owner or managing operator must be prepared to conduct tests and
have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment,
including the following:
    (1) Inspection of each portable fire extinguisher, semi-portable
fire extinguisher, and fixed gas fire extinguishing system to check for
excessive corrosion and general condition;
    (2) Inspection of piping, controls, and valves, and the inspection
and testing of alarms and ventilation shutdowns, for each fixed gas
fire extinguishing system and detection system to determine that the
system is in operating condition;
    (3) Operation of the fire main system and checking of the pressure
at the most remote and highest outlets;
    (4) Testing of each firehose to a test pressure equivalent to its
maximum service pressure;
    (5) Checking of each cylinder containing compressed gas to ensure
it has been tested and marked in accordance with 46 CFR 147.60;
    (6) Testing or renewal of flexible connections and discharge hoses
on semi-portable extinguishers and fixed gas extinguishing systems in
accordance with 46 CFR 147.65; and
    (7) Inspection and testing of all smoke and fire detection systems,
including sensors and alarms.
    (b) The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility
as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests:
    (1) Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and
maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  175.600 of this chapter) 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.
    (2) For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and
tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the
tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. 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 may be
required to perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures,
and hydrostatic pressure tests.

           Table 176.810(b)--Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Type system                             Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carbon dioxide....................  Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
                                     loss exceeds 10 percent of weight
                                     of charge. Test time delays,
                                     alarms, and ventilation shutdowns
                                     with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or
                                     other nonflammable gas as stated in
                                     the system manufacturer's
                                     instruction manual. Inspect hoses
                                     and nozzles to be sure they are
                                     clean.
Halon.............................  Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight
                                     loss exceeds 5 percent of weight of
                                     charge. If the system has a
                                     pressure gauge, also recharge if
                                     pressure loss (adjusted for
                                     temperature) exceeds 10 percent.
                                     Test time delays, alarms and
                                     ventilation shutdowns with carbon
                                     dioxide, nitrogen, or other
                                     nonflammable gas as stated in the
                                     system manufacturer's instruction
                                     manual. Inspect hoses and nozzles
                                     to be sure they are clean.
Dry Chemical (cartridge operated).  Examine pressure cartridge and
                                     replace if end is punctured or if
                                     determined to have leaked or to be
                                     in unsuitable condition. Inspect
                                     hose and nozzle to see if they are
                                     clear. Insert charged cartridge.
                                     Ensure extinguisher contains full
                                     charge.
Dry Chemical (stored pressure)....  See that pressure gauge is in
                                     operating range. If not, or if the
                                     seal is broken, weigh or otherwise
                                     determine that extinguisher is
                                     fully charged with dry chemical.
                                     Recharge if pressure is low or if
                                     dry chemical is needed.
Foam (stored pressure)............  See that pressure gauge, if so
                                     equipped, is in the operating
                                     range. If not, or if the seal is
                                     broken, weigh or otherwise
                                     determine that extinguisher is
                                     fully charged with foam. Recharge
                                     if pressure is low or if foam is
                                     needed. Replace premixed agent
                                     every 3 years.
Clean Agents (Halon replacements).  Same as Halon.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (c) The owner, managing operator, or master must destroy, in the
presence of the marine inspector, each firehose found to be defective
and incapable of repair.
    (d) At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification,
the marine inspector may require that a fire drill be held under
simulated emergency conditions to be specified by the inspector.

PART 177--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT

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256. The authority citation for part 177 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.

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257. Amend Sec.  177.410 by revising paragraph (c)(3) to read as
follows:

Sec.  177.410  Structural fire protection.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) Fire detection and extinguishing systems. (i) Fire detection
and extinguishing systems must be installed in compliance with
Sec. Sec.  181.400 through 181.420 of this subchapter.
    (ii) All fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) vessels constructed with
general purpose resins must be fitted with a smoke activated fire
detection system of an approved type, installed in accordance with
Sec.  76.27 in subchapter H of this chapter, in--
    (A) Accommodation spaces;
    (B) Service spaces; and
    (C) Isolated spaces that contain an ignition source as defined in
Sec.  175.400 of this chapter.
* * * * *

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258. Add Sec.  177.420 to subpart D to read as follows:

Sec.  177.420  Vessels complying with SOLAS structural fire protection
requirements.

    Vessels meeting the structural fire protection requirements of
SOLAS, Chapter II-2, Regulations 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  175.600 of this chapter) may be considered
equivalent to the provisions of this subpart.

PART 181--FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

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259. The authority citation for part 181 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.

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260. Revise Sec.  181.120 to read as follows:

Sec.  181.120  Equipment installed but not required.

    (a) Fire extinguishing equipment installed on a vessel in excess of
the requirements of Sec. Sec.  181.400 and 181.500 must be designed,
constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance with a recognized
industry standard acceptable to the Commandant (CG-ENG-4).
    (b) Use of non-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as
excess equipment provided that--
    (1) Components are listed 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.

0
261. In Sec.  181.310--
0
a. In paragraphs (a) and (c), remove the words ``fire hose'' wherever
they appear and add, in their place, the word ``firehose''.
0
b. Add paragraph (d) to read as follows:

Sec.  181.310  Fire main and hydrants.

* * * * *
    (d) Spanner wrenches must be provided where a 40 millimeter (1.5
inch) diameter firehose is required by Sec.  181.320(b). Existing
vessels as of July 22, 2016 have 180 days to comply with this
requirement.

Subpart D--Fixed Fire Extinguishing and Detection Systems

0
262. Revise the heading for subpart D to read as set forth above.
0
263. Amend Sec.  181.400 as follows:
0
a. Revise the section heading;
0
b. In paragraph (b)(3), remove the text ``B-II'' and add, in its place,
the text ``40-B'';
0
c. In paragraph (b)(5) introductory text, remove the word
``semiportable'' and add, in its place, the word ``semi-portable'';
0
d. In paragraphs (b)(5)(i), (b)(5)(ii), and (b)(5)(iii), remove the
word ``shall'' and add, in its place, the word ``must''; and
0
e. Remove paragraphs (c) through (g).
    The revision reads as follows:

Sec.  181.400  Spaces required to have fixed fire extinguishing
systems.

* * * * *

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264. Add Sec.  181.405 to read as follows:

Sec.  181.405  Spaces required to have fire detection systems.

    (a) The following spaces must be equipped with a fire detection and
alarm system of an approved type installed in accordance with 46 CFR
part 76, except when a fixed-gas fire extinguishing system that is
capable of automatic discharge upon heat detection is installed or when
the space is manned:
    (1) A space containing propulsion machinery.
    (2) A space containing an internal combustion engine of more than
50 hp.
    (3) A space containing an oil-fired boiler.
    (4) A space containing machinery powered by gasoline or any other
fuels having a flash point of 43.3 [deg]C (110 [deg]F) or lower.
    (5) A space containing a fuel tank for gasoline or any other fuel
having a flash point of 43.3 [deg]C (110 [deg]F) or lower.
    (b) All griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers must be fitted with
a grease extraction hood in compliance with Sec.  181.425.
    (c) Each overnight accommodation space on a vessel with overnight
accommodations for passengers must be fitted with an independent
modular smoke detection and alarm unit in compliance with Sec.
181.450.
    (d) An enclosed vehicle space must be fitted with an automatic
sprinkler system that meets the requirements of 46 CFR part 76 and a
fire detection and alarm system of an approved type that is installed
in accordance with 46 CFR part 76.
    (e) A partially enclosed vehicle space must be fitted with a manual
sprinkler system that meets the requirements of 46 CFR part 76.

Sec.  181.410  [Amended]

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265. Amend Sec.  181.410 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''; and 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
266. Revise Sec.  181.500 to read as follows:

Sec.  181.500  Required number, type, and location.

    (a) Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an
approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers
required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, but must not be fewer than the minimum
number required by Table 181.500(b) and other provisions of this
section.
    (b) Table 181.500(b) of this section indicates the minimum required
classification 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 181.500(b)--Required Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                      Portable fire extinguishers
                             -------------------------------------------
            Space               Minimum  required       Quantity and
                                     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 square feet
                                                     (762 meters) 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 five
vehicles, located near an entrance to the space.
    (d) The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher
permitted by paragraph (a) of this section must be welded or otherwise
permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck.

PART 182--MACHINERY INSTALLATION

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267. The authority citation for part 182 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.

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268. Revise Sec.  182.720(a) to read as follows:

Sec.  182.720  Nonmetallic piping materials.

    (a) Rigid nonmetallic materials (plastic) may be used only non-
vital systems and in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of this
section. Alternatively, piping systems meeting the requirements of
Sec.  56.60-25(a) of this chapter may be used, provided that the
installation requirements of paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section are
met.
* * * * *

PART 185--OPERATIONS

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269. The authority citation for part 185 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.

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270. In Sec.  185.612--
0
a. In paragraph (d), remove the word ``alarm'' and add, in its place,
the word ``indicator''; and
0
b. Revise paragraph (e) to read as follows:

Sec.  185.612  Fire protection equipment.

* * * * *
    (e) An indicator for a fire detection and alarm system must be
conspicuously marked in clearly legible letters ``FIRE ALARM''.
* * * * *

PART 188--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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271. The authority citation for part 188 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 2103, 2113, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,
3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277, sec. 1-105; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1(II)(92)(a), (92)(b).

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272. In Sec.  188.01-3, add a sentence to the end of the section to
read as follows:

Sec.  188.01-3  Scope of regulations.

    * * * The regulations in this subchapter (parts 188, 189, 190, and
193 through 196) have preemptive effect over State or local regulations
in the same field.

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273. Add Sec.  188.01-5 to read as follows:

Sec.  188.01-5  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.  189.25-
20(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

PART 189--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION

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274. The authority citation for part 189 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306, 3307; 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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275. Amend Sec.  189.25-20 as follows:
0
a. Remove the word ``shall'' wherever it appears and add, in its place,
the word ``must'';
0
b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the third sentence; and
0
c. Revise paragraph (a)(1) to read as follows:

Sec.  189.25-20  Fire extinguishing equipment.

    (a) * * *
    (1) All portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire
extinguishing systems must be inspected and maintained in accordance
with NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  188.01-5 of this
chapter) 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 190--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT

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276. The authority citation for part 190 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3
CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.

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277. Amend Sec.  190.07-1 as follows:
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a. In paragraphs (a) and (b)--
0
i. Remove the words ``and over'' and add, in their place, the words
``or more''; and
0
ii. Remove the word ``shall.''
0
b. In paragraph (c), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must'';
0
c. In paragraph (d), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and
0
d. Add paragraph (e) to read as follows:

Sec.  190.07-1  Application.

* * * * *
    (e) Structural fire protection requirements in Sec.  92.07-1(c) of
this chapter may be considered equivalent to the provisions of this
subpart.

PART 193--FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

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278. The authority citation for part 193 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 2213, 3102, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,
3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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279. Revise Sec.  193.01-3(a) and (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  193.01-3  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), 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.
* * * * *
    (c) 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.  193.30-
1.
    (2) [Reserved]

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280. Amend Sec.  193.01-5 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a), after the words ``vessels of less than 300 gross
tons, where'', remove the words ``fire 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.  193.01-5  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 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.

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281. In Sec.  193.10-5--
0
a. Revise the section heading and paragraph (a);
0
b. In paragraph (b), after the words ``On vessels of 1,000 gross
tons'', remove the words ``and over'' and add, in their place, the
words ``or more''; and remove the word ``shall'' in the first sentence
and add, in its place, the word ``must'';
0
c. In paragraph (c), remove the word ``five'' and add, in its place,
the word ``fire''; and remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must'';
0
d. In paragraphs (d), (e), and (g), remove the word ``shall'' and add,
in its place, the word ``must'';
0
e. In paragraph (f), remove the word ``shall'' in the second sentence
and add, in its place, the word ``may'', and remove the word ``shall''
in the third sentence and add, in its place, the word ``must'';
0
f. Revise paragraph (h); and
0
g. In paragraph (i)(1)(ii), remove the section number ``Sec.  193.10-
5(i)(1)(i)'' and add, in its place, the section number ``Sec.  193.10-
5(i)(1)(i)(B)''.
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  193.10-5  Fire pumps.

    (a) Vessels must be equipped with independently driven fire pumps
in accordance with Table 193.10-5(a) of this section.

                                  Table 193.10-5(a)--Required Fire Pump System
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   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\              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 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\ 75 feet (22.86 meters) of 1\1/2\ inch hose and \5/8\ inch nozzle may be used where specified by Sec.
  193.10-10(b) 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 services. Vessels on ocean or coastwise services may
  substitute two 1\1/2\ inch outlets with two 1\1/2\ inch hoses supplied through a wye connection in exterior
  locations.

* * * * *
    (h) Where two fire pumps are required on vessels with main or
auxiliary oil-fired boilers or with internal combustion propulsion
machinery, the pumps must be located in separate spaces. The pumps, sea
connections, and sources of power must be arranged to ensure that a
fire in any one space will not put all of the fire pumps out of
operation. However, where it is shown to the satisfaction of the
Commandant that it is unreasonable or impracticable to meet this
requirement, the installation of a fixed fire extinguishing system may
be accepted as an alternate method of extinguishing any fire that would
affect the powering and operation for the required fire pumps.
* * * * *

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282. In Sec.  193.10-10--
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 ``as noted in Table 193.10-5(a)'',
add the words ``of this subpart'';
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'';
0
e. In paragraph (g), after the words ``with nozzle attached and a
spanner'', add the word ``wrench'';
0
f. In paragraph (h), remove the words ``Fire hose'' and add, in their
place, the word ``Firehoses'';
0
g. In paragraph (j)(1), after the words ``and in the immediate vicinity
of each laboratory;'', add the word ``and'';
0
h. In paragraph (j)(2), remove the number ``1000'' and add, in its
place, the number ``1,000''; and
0
i. In paragraph (m)(3), after the words ``is permitted by Table 193.10-
5(a)'', add the words ``of this subpart''; and
0
j. In paragraph (m)(4), remove the words ``fire hose'' wherever they
appear and add, in their place, the word ``firehose''.
    The revision reads as follows

Sec.  193.10-10  Fire hydrants and hose.

* * * * *
    (b) In 2\1/2\-inch hose and hydrants specified in Table 193.10-5(a)
of this subpart, on vessels of more than 1,500 gross tons, the hydrants
in interior locations may have wye connections for 1\1/2\-inch hose. In
these cases, the hose must be 75 feet (22.86 meters) in length, and
only one hose will be required at each fire station; however, if all
such stations can be satisfactorily served with 50-foot lengths, 50-
foot hose may be used. The hydrants for exterior locations may
substitute two 1\1/2\-inch outlets, each with a 1\1/2\-inch hose,
supplied through a wye connection.
* * * * *

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283. Revise Sec.  193.30-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  193.30-1  Application

    Automatic sprinkling systems must comply with Chapter 25 of NFPA 13
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  193.01-3).

Sec.  193.50-1  [Amended]

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284. Amend Sec.  193.50-1 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove the word ``shall'';
0
b. In paragraphs (b) and (c), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its
place, the word ``must''; and
0
c. In paragraph (c), remove the word ``semiportable'' and add, in its
place, the word ``semi-portable''.

Sec.  193.50-5  [Removed]

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285. Remove Sec.  193.50-5.

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286. Revise Sec.  193.50-10 to read as follows:

Sec.  193.50-10  Location.

    (a) Approved portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire
extinguishing systems must be installed in accordance with Table
193.50-10(a) of this section. The location of the equipment must be to
the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI).
Nothing in this paragraph must be construed as limiting the OCMI from
requiring such additional equipment as he or she deems necessary for
the proper protection of the vessel.
    (b) Table 193.50-10(a) indicates the minimum required
classification 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.

    (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.  196.37-15 of this subchapter.

  Table 193.50-10(a)--Carriage of Portable Fire Extinguisher and Semi-
                   Portable Fire Extinguishing Systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Minimum required        Quantity and
            Space                    rating               location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Safety Areas
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wheelhouse or fire control    ....................  None.
 room.
Stairway and elevator         ....................  None.
 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\1\...........  2 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.\1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Accommodations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Staterooms, toilet spaces,    ....................  None.
 public spaces, offices,
 lockers, isolated
 storerooms, pantries, open
 decks, etc.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Service Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Galleys.....................  40-B:C..............  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft or fraction
                                                     thereof.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Machinery Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
 and 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.
Coal-fired boilers: Bunker    ....................  None.
 and boiler space.
Oil-fired boilers: Spaces     40-B................  2 required.\2\
 containing oil-fired
 boilers, either main or
 auxiliary, or their fuel-
 oil units.
                              160-B...............  1 required.\3\
Internal combustion or gas    40-B................  1 for each 1,000
 turbine propelling                                  brake horsepower,
 machinery spaces.                                   but not fewer than
                                                     2 nor more than
                                                     6.\4\
                              120-B...............  1 required.5 6
Electric propulsive motors    40-B:C..............  1 for each
 or generators of open type.                         propulsion motor or
                                                     generator unit.
Enclosed ventilating systems  ....................  None.
 for motors and generators
 of electric propelling
 machinery.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Auxiliary Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal combustion gas       40-B................  1 outside the space
 turbine.                                            in vicinity of the
                                                     exit.\6\
Electric emergency motors or  40-B:C..............  1 outside the space
 generators.                                         in vicinity of the
                                                     exit.\7\
Steam.......................  ....................  None required.
Trunks to machinery spaces..  ....................  None required.
Fuel tanks..................  ....................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Scientific Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chemistry laboratory or       40-B:C..............  2 for each 300 sq ft
 scientific laboratory.                              of deck space or
                                                     fraction thereof,
                                                     with one (1) of
                                                     each kind located
                                                     in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
Chemical storeroom..........  40-B:C..............  Same as for the
                                                     chemistry
                                                     laboratory.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               Spare Units
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              2-A.................  10 percent of
                                                     required units
                                                     rounded up.
                              40-B:C..............  10 percent of
                                                     required units
                                                     rounded up.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ For vessels on an international voyage, substitute one 40-B:C in
  vicinity of the exit.
\2\ Vessels of fewer than 1,000 GT require one.
\3\ Vessels of fewer than 1,000 GT may substitute one 120-B.
\4\ Only one required for motorboats.
\5\ If 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.
\6\ Not required on vessels of fewer than 300 GT if fuel has a flash-
  point higher than 110[emsp14][deg]F.
\7\ Not required on vessels of fewer than 300 GT.

    (e) Portable fire extinguishers and their stations must be numbered
in accordance with Sec.  196.37-15 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.  193.50-15  [Removed]

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287. Remove Sec.  193.50-15.
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288. In Sec.  193.50-20:
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a. Revise the section heading;
0
b. In paragraphs (a) and (b), remove the words ``size III, IV, and V''
and add, in their place, the word ``semi-portable'', and after the
words ``required by Table 193.50-10(a)'', add the words ``of this
subpart''; and
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c. Add paragraph (c).
    The revision and addition read as follows:

Sec.  193.50-20  Semi-portable fire extinguishers.

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

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289. Add Sec.  193.50-80 to read as follows:

Sec.  193.50-80  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 what is required in Table 193.50-10(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.
    (b) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable
requirements in this subpart for new vessels.

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290. Revise Sec.  193.50-90 to read as follows:

Sec.  193.50-90  Vessels contracted for prior to March 1, 1968.

    (a) Vessels contracted for prior to March 1, 1968, must meet the
following requirements:
    (1) Except as specifically modified by this paragraph, the
requirements of Sec.  193.50-10 must be complied with insofar as the
number and general type of equipment is concerned.
    (2) Existing installations previously approved, but not meeting the
applicable requirements of Sec.  193.50-10, 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 they are in general
agreement with the degree of safety prescribed by Table 193.50-10(a) of
this subpart. Minor modifications may be made to the same standard as
the original installation, provided that in no case will a greater
departure from the standards of Table 193.50-10(a) of this subpart be
permitted than presently exists.
    (3) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable
requirements in this subpart for new vessels.

    Dated: June 22, 2016.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U. S. Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2016-15229 Filed 7-21-16; 8:45 am]
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