reference, see Sec.  159.001-4) accreditation from an accreditation
body that is a full member of the International Laboratory
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) or a recognized accreditation body by
the National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA);
* * * * *

PART 160--LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

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178. The authority citation for part 160 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703 and 4302; E.O. 12234; 45
FR 58801; 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; and Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Subpart 160.900 [Removed]

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179. Remove subpart 160.900.

PART 161--ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,
3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

Subpart 161.002--Fire Detection Systems

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181. Revise the heading for subpart 161.002 to read as set forth above.

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182. Revise Sec.  161.002-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  161.002-1  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, Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division
(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) FM Global, 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, P.O. Box 9102,
Norwood, MA 02062,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.fmglobal.com.
    (1) ANSI/FM Approvals 3260, American National Standard for Radiant
Energy-Sensing Fire Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling,
February 2004 (``ANSI/FM 3260''), IBR approved for Sec.  161.002-6(b).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (c) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), 3, rue de
Varembe, P.O. Box 131, CH-1211 Geneva 20--Switzerland, +41 22 919 02
11, http://www.iec.ch.
    (1) IEC 60092-504:2001(E), Electrical Installations in Ships--Part
504: Special Features--Control and Instrumentation, Third edition,
March 2001, IBR approved for Sec.  161.002-6(c) and (d), and Sec.
161.002-15(d).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (d) 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.
161.002-15(b).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (e) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010 Edition,
effective August 26, 2009 (``NFPA 72''), IBR approved for Sec.
161.002-10(b).
    (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 38, Standard for Safety for Manual Signaling Boxes for Fire
Alarm Systems, Eighth Edition, dated July 3, 2008, as amended through
December 11, 2008, IBR approved for Sec.  161.002-6(b).
    (2) UL 268, Standard for Safety for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm
Systems, Sixth Edition, dated August 14, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.
161.002-6(b).
    (3) UL 464, Standard for Safety for Audible Signal Appliances,
Ninth Edition, dated April 14, 2009, as amended through April 16, 2012,
IBR approved for Sec.  161.002-6(b).
    (4) UL 521, Standard for Safety for Heat Detectors for Fire
Protective Signaling Systems, Seventh Edition, dated February 19, 1999,
as amended through October 3, 2002, IBR approved for Sec.  161.002-
6(b).
    (5) UL 864, Standard for Safety for Control Units and Accessories
for Fire Alarm Systems, Ninth Edition, dated September 30, 2003, as
amended through January 12, 2011, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  161.002-
6(b) and 161.002-15(d).
    (6) UL 1480, Standard for Safety for Speakers for Fire Alarm,
Emergency, and Commercial and Professional Use, Fifth Edition, dated
January 31, 2003, as amended through June 23, 2010, IBR approved for
Sec.  161.002-6(b).
    (7) UL 1971, Standard for Safety for Signaling Devices for the
Hearing Impaired, Third Edition, approved November 29, 2002, as amended
through October 15, 2008, IBR approved for Sec.  161.002-6(b).

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183. Revise Sec.  161.002-2 to read as follows:

Sec.  161.002-2  Definitions.

    In this subpart, the term--
    Device means individual components (e.g. detectors, control panels,
alarms, etc.) that are used to comprise a fire detection system.
Devices may receive Coast Guard approval in accordance with Sec.
161.002-19.

    Fire detection or fire detection and alarm systems system means a
complete detection system that is designed to give warning of the
presence of fire or smoke in the protected spaces. A complete system
includes normal and emergency power supplies, control units, remote
annunciator panels, fire detectors and/or smoke detectors, manual pull
stations, and audible and visual alarms, which are distinct from the
alarms of any other system not indicating fire.
    Listed means equipment or materials included in a list published by
an organization that is an accepted independent laboratory, as defined
in 46 CFR 159.010, or a nationally recognized testing laboratory, as
set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7, whose listing states that either the
equipment or material meets appropriate designated standards.
    Nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) means an
organization that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) has recognized as meeting the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.7.
These requirements are for the capability, control programs, complete
independence, and reporting and complaint-handling procedures to test
and certify specific types of products for workplace safety. This
means, in part, that an organization must have the necessary capability
both as a product safety testing laboratory and as a product
certification body to receive OSHA recognition as an NRTL.
    Sample extraction smoke detection systems means systems that
collect and analyze air samples from protected spaces in order to
detect products of combustion. A complete system includes a control
unit, a blower box, accumulators, and a piping system with associated
fittings.

Sec.  161.002-3  [Removed and Reserved]

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184. Remove and reserve Sec.  161.002-3.

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185. Revise Sec.  161.002-4 to read as follows:

Sec.  161.002-4  General requirements.

    (a) The purpose of fire detection systems is to give warning of the
presence of fire in the protected spaces. To meet this end, the basic
requirements of these systems are reliability, sturdiness, simplicity
of design, ease of servicing, and the ability to withstand shipboard
shock and vibration and the adverse effects of sea humidity. All fire
detection systems must be designed, constructed, tested, marked, and
installed according to the applicable standards as incorporated by
reference in Sec.  161.002-1 and 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter J
(Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
    (b) Approvals for detection systems issued before July 22, 2017
will remain valid until July 22, 2021.
    (c) Detection systems installed, with a valid approval, before July
22, 2021 may be maintained onboard vessels and repaired as indicated in
46 CFR 76.27-80(d).

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186. Add Sec.  161.002-6 to read as follows:

Sec.  161.002-6  Testing Requirements.

    (a) Devices must be tested and listed for fire service by an
accepted independent laboratory, as accepted in accordance with Sec.
159.010 of this subchapter, or by a NRTL as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7.
    (b) Each fire detection device must comply with the following
standards (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  161.002-1) as
appropriate:
    (1) Control units--UL 864;
    (2) Heat detectors--UL 521;
    (3) Smoke detectors--UL 268;
    (4) Flame detectors--ANSI/FM 3260;
    (5) Audible alarms--UL 464 or UL 1480;
    (6) Visual alarms--UL 1971; and
    (7) Manual Signaling Boxes--UL 38.
    (c) All devices must be tested by an accepted independent
laboratory, as defined in Sec.  159.010 of this subchapter, to meet the
marine environment testing requirements in Table 161.002-6(c) of this
section. The test parameters are found in IEC 60092-504 (incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  161.002-1).

                          Table 161.002-6(c)--Marine Environmental Testing Requirements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Category 1         Category 2         Category 3
                                                        --------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Spaces containing
         IEC 60092-504 Environmental type test             All spaces not   Open deck or open    navigation or
                                                          Category 2 or 3       to weather       communication
                                                                                equipment
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1--Visual inspection...................................                 X                  X                  X
2--Functional test.....................................                 X                  X                  X
3--High voltage test...................................                 X                  X                  X
4a--Power supply variations............................                 X                  X                  X
4b--Power supply failure...............................                 X                  X                  X
5--Insulation resistance...............................                 X                  X                  X
6--Cold with gradual temp. change......................        X (5 [deg]C)     X (-25 [deg]C)       X (5 [deg]C)
7--Dry heat with gradual temp. change..................       X (55 [deg]C)      X (55 [deg]C)      X (55 [deg]C)
8--Damp heat, cyclic...................................                 X                  X                  X
9--Salt mist...........................................  .................                 X
10--Vibration (sinusoidal).............................                 X                  X                  X
11b--Inclination, dynamic..............................             \1\ X              \1\ X              \1\ X
13--Electrostatic discharge............................                 X                  X                  X
14--Electromagnetic field..............................                 X                  X                  X
15--Conducted low frequency............................                 X                  X                  X
16(a)--Conducted radio frequency (3 V rms).............                 X
16(b)--Conducted radio frequency (10 V rms)............  .................                 X                  X
17--Burst/fast transients..............................                 X                  X                  X
18--Surge/slow transients..............................                 X                  X                  X
19(a)--Radiated emission (general power)...............                 X
19(b)--Radiated emission (bridge and deck zone)........  .................                 X                  X
20(a)--Conducted emission (general power)..............                 X
20(b)--Conducted emission (bridge and deck zone).......  .................                 X                  X
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This test only needs to be completed if the device is in a location with moving mechanical parts.

    (d) All fire detection system control units and remote annunciators
must have enclosure protection as outlined in part 5 of IEC 60092-504
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  161.002-1) if the requirements
exceed those of 46 CFR 111.01-9. Otherwise, 46 CFR 111.01-9 must be
complied with.

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187. Revise Sec.  161.002-8(a) to read as follows:

Sec.  161.002-8  Fire detection systems, general requirements.

    (a) General. A fire detection system must consist of a power
supply; a control unit on which visible and audible fire and trouble
signaling indicators are located; fire and/or smoke detectors; and fire
and/or smoke detector circuits, as required, originating from the
control unit. Power failure alarm devices may be separately housed from
the control unit and may be combined with other power failure alarm
systems when specifically approved.
* * * * *

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188. Revise Sec.  161.002-9 to read as follows:

Sec.  161.002-9  Fire detection system, power supply.

    The power supply for a fire detection system must meet the
requirements of Sec.  113.10-9 of this chapter.

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189. Revise Sec.  161.002-10 to read as follows:

Sec.  161.002-10  Fire detection system control unit.

    (a) General. The fire detection system control unit must meet the
requirements of Sec.  111.01-9 of this chapter.
    (b) Electrical supervision--Circuits. The circuits must comply with
Chapter 23 of NFPA 72 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  161.002-1),
and must be Class A or Class X pathway.

Sec.  161.002-12  [Removed]

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190. Remove Sec.  161.002-12.

Sec.  161.002-14  [Removed]

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191. Remove Sec.  161.002-14.

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192. Revise Sec.  161.002-15 to read as follows:

Sec.  161.002-15  Sample extraction smoke detection systems.

    (a) General. The sample extraction smoke detection system must
consist of a means for continuously exhausting an air sample from the
protected spaces and testing the air for contamination with smoke,
together with visual and audible alarms for indicating the presence of
smoke.
    (b) Design. The sample extraction smoke detection system must be
designed and capable of being installed in accordance with 46 CFR
chapter I, subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) and the FSS Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  161.002-1).
    (c) Power supply. The power supply for the sample extraction smoke
detection system must meet the requirements of Sec.  113.10-9 of this
chapter.
    (d) Control unit standards. The control unit must be listed by
either a NRTL as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7 or an independent
laboratory that is accepted by the Commandant under part 159 of this
chapter. The listing must be to the standards specified in UL 864 and
tested to the parameters found in IEC 60092-504 (both incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  161.002-1).

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193. Amend Sec.  161.002-18 as follows:
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a. Revise the section heading;
0
b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the text ``(CG-ENG)'' and
add, in its place, the text ``(CG-ENG-4)'';
0
c. In paragraph (a)(2), after the words ``including information
concerning installation,'', add the words ``maintenance,
limitations,'';
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d. Revise paragraph (a)(3);
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e. Redesignate paragraph (a)(4) as paragraph (a)(5);
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f. Add new paragraph (a)(4);
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g. In newly redesignated paragraph (a)(5) introductory text, remove the
word ``annunicator'' and add, in its place, the word ``annunciator'';
0
h. In paragraph (c), remove the word ``shall'' and add, in its place,
the word ``must''; and after the words ``in paragraphs'' remove the
text ``(a)(4)(i) through (a)(4)(iii)'' and add, in its place, the text
``(a)(5)(i) through (a)(5)(iii)'';
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i. In paragraph (d)(2), after the word ``paragraph'', remove the text
``(a)(4)'' and add, in its place, the text ``(a)(5)'';
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j. In paragraph (d)(3), remove the words ``for the testing and listing
or certification of fire-protective systems indicating compliance with
the standards and compatibility with the system'' and add, in their
place, the words ``, or an NRTL as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7 to
document compliance with Sec.  161.002-6''; and
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k. In paragraph (e), after the words ``in paragraphs'' remove the text
``(a)(4)(i) through (a)(4)(iii)'' and add, in its place, the text
``(a)(5)(i) through (a)(5)(iii)''.
    The revisions and addition read as follows

Sec.  161.002-18  System method of applications for type approval.

    (a) * * *
    (3) Proof of listing the system devices meeting the requirements of
Sec.  161.002-4(b)(2).
    (4) One copy of the complete test report(s) meeting the
requirements of Sec.  161.002-6 generated by an independent laboratory
accepted by the Commandant under part 159 of this chapter or an NRTL as
set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7. A current list of Coast Guard accepted
laboratories may be obtained from the following Web site: http://cgmix.uscg.mil/eqlabs/.
* * * * *

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194. Add Sec.  161.002-19 to read as follows:

Sec.  161.002-19  Device method of application for type approval.

    (a) The manufacturer must submit the following material to
Commandant (CG-ENG-4), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2703 Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509 or
they may electronically submit material to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (1) A formal written request that the device be reviewed for
approval.
    (2) Three copies of the device's instruction manual, including
information concerning installation, maintenance, limitations,
programming, operation, and troubleshooting.
    (3) Proof of listing the device meeting the requirements of Sec.
161.002-4(b)(2).
    (4) One copy of the complete test report(s) meeting the
requirements of Sec.  161.002-6 generated by an independent laboratory
accepted by the Commandant under part 159 of this chapter or an NRTL as
set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7. A current list of Coast Guard accepted
laboratories may be obtained from the following Web site: http://cgmix.uscg.mil/eqlabs/.
    (b) To apply for a revision, the manufacturer must submit--
    (1) A written request under paragraph (a) of this section;
    (2) Updated documentation under paragraph (a)(2) of this section;
    (3) Proof of listing the device meeting the requirements of Sec.
161.002-4(b)(2); and
    (4) A report by an independent laboratory accepted by the
Commandant under part 159 of this chapter or an NRTL as set forth in 29
CFR 1910.7 is required to document compliance with Sec.  161.002-6.
    (c) If the Coast Guard approves the device or a revision to a
device, it issues a Certificate of Approval, normally valid for a 5-
year term.

PART 162--ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT

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195. The authority citation for part 162 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j), 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 4104,
4302; 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.

Subpart 162.027--Combination Firehose Nozzles

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196. Revise the heading for subpart 162.027 to read as set forth above.

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197. Redesignate Sec. Sec.  162.027-1, 162.027-2, and 162.027-3 as
Sec. Sec.  162.027-2, 162.027-3, and 162.027-4, respectively, and add
new Sec.  162.027-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.027-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of combination
firehose nozzles.

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198. Revise newly redesignated Sec.  162.027-2 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.027-2  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. 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 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 F1546/F1546 M-96 (Reapproved 2012), Standard Specification
for Fire Hose Nozzles, approved May 1, 2012, (``ASTM F 1546''), IBR
approved for Sec. Sec.  162.027-3(a) through (c), and 162.027-4(a) and
(d).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (c) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 1964 Standard for Spray Nozzles, 2008 Edition, effective
December 31, 2007, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  162.027-3(a) through
(c), and 162.027-4(a) and (d).
    (2) [Reserved]

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199. Revise newly redesignated Sec.  162.027-3 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.027-3  Design, construction, testing, and marking
requirements.

    (a) Each combination solid stream and water spray firehose nozzle
required to be approved under the provisions of this subpart must be of
brass or bronze, except for hardware and other incidental parts, which
may be of rubber, plastic, or stainless steel, and designed,
constructed, tested, and marked in accordance with the requirements of
ASTM F 1546 or NFPA 1964 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  162.027-
2).
    (b) All inspections and tests required by ASTM F 1546 or NFPA 1964
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 by the Coast Guard as meeting subpart 159.010 of
this chapter may be obtained by contacting the Commandant (CG-ENG-4).
    (c) The independent laboratory must prepare a report on the results
of the testing and must furnish the manufacturer with a copy of the
test report upon completion of the testing required by ASTM F 1546 or
NFPA 1964.

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200. Amend newly redesignated Sec.  162.027-4 by revising paragraph (a)
and adding paragraphs (c) through (g) to read as follows:

Sec.  162.027-4  Approval procedures.

    (a) Firehose nozzles designed, constructed, tested, and marked in
accordance with ASTM F 1546 or NFPA 1964 (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  162.027-2) are considered to be approved under the provisions
of this chapter.
* * * * *
    (c) A follow-up program must be established and maintained to
ensure that no unauthorized changes have been made to the design or
manufacture of type approved firehose nozzles. Acceptable follow-up
programs include factory inspection programs administered by the
accepted independent laboratory that performed the initial inspections
and tests relied on by the type approval holder, or special
configuration control programs implemented through a quality control
flow chart and core procedures administered by the manufacturer and
certified by an international standards agency such as the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
    (d) Applicants seeking type approval of firehose nozzles must
submit:
    (1) A cover letter requesting type approval of the equipment;
    (2) A test report from the accepted independent laboratory showing
compliance of the firehose nozzle with ASTM F 1546 or NFPA 1964;
    (3) A copy of the contract for a follow-up program with the
accepted independent laboratory or evidence of an ISO 9001 certified
special configuration control program or similar program implemented
through a quality control flow chart and core procedure; and
    (4) Documentation of the firehose nozzle, including an exterior
drawing, assembly drawing, components list, and bill of material.
    (e) All documentation must be either mailed to Commandant (CG-ENG-
4), United States Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE.,
Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509 or electronically submitted to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (f) Upon evaluation of the submittal package and approval by the
Commandant, a Coast Guard Certificate of Approval will be issued valid
for 5 years so long as the follow-up program for the firehose nozzle is
maintained.
    (g) Upon application, a Certificate of Approval for a firehose
nozzle may be renewed for successive 5-year periods without further
testing so long as no changes have been made to the products, the
follow-up program has been maintained, and no substitutions of or
changes to the standards listed in Sec.  162.027-2 have been made.

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201. Revise Sec.  162.028-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.028-1  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. 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 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.  162.028-
2(a).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (c) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive,
P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 8, Standard for Safety for Water Based Agent Fire
Extinguishers, Sixth Edition, dated February 28, 2005, as amended
through July 27, 2010, IBR approved for Sec.  162.028-3(a).
    (2) UL 154, Standard for Safety for Carbon-Dioxide Fire
Extinguishers, Ninth Edition, dated February 28, 2005, as amended
through November 8, 2010, IBR approved for Sec.  162.028-3(a).
    (3) UL 299, Standard for Safety for Dry Chemical Fire
Extinguishers, Eleventh Edition, dated April 13, 2012, IBR approved for
Sec.  162.028-3(a).
    (4) UL 626, Standard for Safety for Water Fire Extinguishers,
Eighth Edition, dated February 28, 2005, as amended through November 8,
2010, IBR approved for Sec.  162.028-3(a).
    (5) UL 711, Standard for Safety for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire
Extinguishers, Seventh Edition, dated December 17, 2004, as amended
through April 28, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.  162.028-2(a) and
162.028-3(a).
    (6) UL 2129, Standard for Safety for Halocarbon Clean Agent Fire
Extinguishers, Second Edition, dated February 28, 2005, as amended
through March 30, 2012, IBR approved for Sec.  162.028-3(a).

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202. Amend Sec.  162.028-2 by revising paragraph (a) to read as
follows:

Sec.  162.028-2  Classification.

    (a) Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be marked with a
combined number and letter designation. The letter designates the
general class of fire for which the extinguisher is suitable as
identified in NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  162.028-1).
The number indicates the relative extinguishing potential of the device
as rated by UL 711 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  162.028-1).
* * * * *

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203. Revise Sec.  162.028-3 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.028-3  Requirements.

    (a) In addition to the requirements of this subpart, every portable
fire extinguisher must be tested and listed for marine use by a
recognized laboratory as defined in 46 CFR 159.001-3, and must comply
with the following standards (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
162.028-1), as appropriate:
    (1) UL 8;
    (2) UL 154;
    (3) UL 299;
    (4) UL 626;
    (5) UL 711; and
    (6) UL 2129.
    (b) Every portable fire extinguisher must be self-contained; when
charged, it must not require any additional source of extinguishing
agent or expellant energy for its operation during the time it is being
discharged. It must weigh no more than 50 pounds when fully charged.
    (c) Every portable fire extinguisher must be supplied with a
suitable bracket which will hold the extinguisher securely in its
stowage location on vessels or boats, and which is arranged to provide
quick and positive release of the extinguisher for immediate use.
During vibration testing, the extinguisher must be tested in the marine
bracket.
    (d) Every portable extinguisher may be additionally examined and
tested to establish its reliability and effectiveness in accordance
with the intent of this specification for a ``marine type'' portable
fire extinguisher when considered necessary by the Coast Guard or by
the recognized laboratory.

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204. Amend Sec.  162.028-4 by revising paragraph (a) to read as
follows:

Sec.  162.028-4  Marine type label.

    (a) In addition to all other markings, every portable extinguisher
must bear a label containing the Coast Guard approval number, thus:
``Marine Type USCG Type Approval No. 162.028/__.''
* * * * *

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205. Revise Sec.  162.028-5 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.028-5  Recognized laboratories.

    A list of recognized independent laboratories that can perform
approval tests of portable fire extinguishers is available from the
Commandant and online at http://cgmix.uscg.mil.

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206. Revise Sec.  162.028-7 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.028-7  Procedure for listing and labeling.

    (a) Manufacturers having models of extinguishers they believe are
suitable for marine service may make application for listing and
labeling of such product as a ``marine-type'' portable fire
extinguisher by addressing a request directly to a recognized
laboratory. The laboratory will inform the submitter as to the
requirements for inspection, examinations, and testing necessary for
such listing and labeling. All costs in connection with the
examinations, tests, inspections, listing, and labeling are payable by
the manufacturer.
    (b) [Reserved]

Subpart 162.039--Extinguishers, Fire, Semi-portable, Marine Type

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207. Revise the heading for subpart 162.039 to read as set forth above.

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208. Revise Sec.  162.039-1 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.039-1  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. 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 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.  162.039-
2(a).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (c) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive,
P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 8, Standard for Safety for Water Based Agent Fire
Extinguishers, Sixth Edition, dated February 28, 2005, as amended
through July 27, 2010, IBR approved for Sec.  162.039-3(a).
    (2) UL 154, Standard for Safety for Carbon-Dioxide Fire
Extinguishers, Ninth Edition, dated February 28, 2005, as amended
through November 8, 2010, IBR approved for Sec.  162.039-3(a).
    (3) UL 299, Standard for Safety for Dry Chemical Fire
Extinguishers, Eleventh Edition, dated April 13, 2012, IBR approved for
Sec.  162.039-3(a).
    (4) UL 626, Standard for Safety for Water Fire Extinguishers,
Eighth

Edition, dated February 28, 2005, as amended through November 8, 2010,
IBR approved for Sec.  162.039-3(a).
    (5) UL 711, Standard for Safety for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire
Extinguishers, Seventh Edition, dated December 17, 2004, as amended
through April 28, 2009, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  162.039-2(a) and
162.039-3(a).
    (6) UL 2129, Standard for Safety for Halocarbon Clean Agent Fire
Extinguishers, Second Edition, dated February 28, 2005, as amended
through March 30, 2012, IBR approved for Sec.  162.039-3(a).

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209. Revise Sec.  162.039-2(a) to read as follows:

Sec.  162.039-2  Classification.

    (a) Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be marked with a
combined number and letter designation. The letter designates the
general class of fire for which the extinguisher is suitable as
identified in NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  162.039-1).
The number indicates the relative extinguishing potential of the device
as rated by UL 711 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  162.039-1).
* * * * *

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210. Revise Sec.  162.039-3 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.039-3  Requirements.

    (a) In addition to the requirements of this subpart, every semi-
portable fire extinguisher must be tested and listed for marine use by
a recognized laboratory as defined in 46 CFR 159.001-3, and must comply
with the following standards (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
162.039-1), as appropriate:
    (1) UL 8;
    (2) UL 154;
    (3) UL 299;
    (4) UL 626;
    (5) UL 711; and
    (6) UL 2129.
    (b) Every semi-portable fire extinguisher must be self-contained;
when charged, it must not require any additional source of
extinguishing agent or expellant energy for its operation during the
time it is being discharged. It must weigh more than 50 pounds, when
fully charged.
    (c) Every semi-portable fire extinguisher must be supplied with a
suitable bracket which will hold the extinguisher securely in its
stowage location on vessels or boats, and which is arranged to provide
quick and positive release of the extinguisher for immediate use.
    (d) Every semi-portable extinguisher may be additionally examined
and tested to establish its reliability and effectiveness in accordance
with the intent of this specification for a ``marine type'' semi-
portable fire extinguisher when considered necessary by the Coast Guard
or by the recognized laboratory.

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211. Revise Sec.  162.039-4 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.039-4  Marine type label.

    (a) In addition to all other markings, every semi-portable
extinguisher must bear a label containing the ``marine type'' listing
manifest issued by a recognized laboratory. This label will include the
Coast Guard approval number, thus: ``Marine Type USCG Type Approval No.
162.039/___.''
    (b) All such labels are to be obtained only from the recognized
laboratory and will remain under its control until attached to a
product found acceptable under its inspection and labeling program.

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212. Revise Sec.  162.039-5 to read as follows:

Sec.  162.039-5  Recognized laboratories.

    (a) A list of recognized independent laboratories that can perform
approval tests of semi-portable fire extinguishers is available from
the Commandant and online at http://cgmix.uscg.mil.
    (b) [Reserved]

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213. Revise Sec.  162.039-7 (a) to read as follows.

Sec.  162.039-7  Procedure for listing and labeling.

    (a) Manufacturers having models of extinguishers they believe are
suitable for marine service may make application for listing and
labeling of such product as a ``marine type'' semi-portable fire
extinguisher by addressing a request directly to a recognized
laboratory. The laboratory will inform the submitter as to the
requirements for inspections, examinations, and testing necessary for
such listing and labeling. All costs in connection with the
examinations, tests, and inspections, listings and labelings are
payable by the manufacturer.
* * * * *

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214. Add subpart 162.163 to read as follows:
Subpart 162.163--Portable Foam Applicators
Sec.
162.163-1 Scope.
162.163-2 Incorporation by reference.
162.163-3 Performance, design, construction, testing, and marking
requirements.
162.163-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 162.163--Portable Foam Applicators

Sec.  162.163-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of portable foam
applicators, each consisting of a portable foam nozzle, eductor, pick-
up tube, and a portable supply of foam concentrate, in ro-ro spaces and
certain machinery spaces, as required by the International Convention
for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  162.163-2  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. 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 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) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive,
P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709,<PHONE_NUMBER>, http://www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 162, Standard for Safety for Foam Equipment and Liquid
Concentrates, Seventh Edition, dated March 30, 1994, as amended through
October 10, 2014, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  162.163-3(d) through (f),
and 162.163-4(a) and (c).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  162.163-3  Performance, design, construction, testing, and
marking requirements.

    (a) The portable foam applicator must produce foam suitable for
extinguishing an oil fire at a minimum foam solution rate of 200 l/min
(53 gpm).
    (b) The portable foam applicator must have a portable tank
containing 20 liters or more of foam concentrate, along with one 20-
liter spare tank. Five gallon (19 liter) foam concentrate pails are an
acceptable substitute for the 20-liter tanks.
    (c) Requirements for carriage of portable foam applicators may be
met by the carriage of either:

    (1) Portable foam applicators in accordance with this subpart, with
either integral or separate eductors of fixed percentage and foam
concentrate designed, constructed, tested, marked, and approved in
accordance with the provisions of this section; or
    (2) Components and foam concentrate from deck and heli-deck foam
systems approved under approval series 162.033 of this part. Suitable
components include mechanical foam nozzles with pick-up tubes, and
mechanical foam nozzles with separate inline eductors, along with the
corresponding foam concentrate.
    (d) Each portable foam applicator to be approved under the
provisions of this subpart must be of brass or bronze, except for
hardware and other incidental parts which may be of rubber, plastic, or
stainless steel and, in combination with a foam concentrate, must be
designed, constructed, tested, and marked in accordance with the
requirements of UL 162 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  162.163-
1).
    (e) All inspections and tests required by UL 162 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 by
the Coast Guard as meeting subpart 159.010 of this chapter may be
obtained by contacting the Commandant (CG-ENG-4) or at http://cgmix.uscg.mil/eqlabs/.
    (f) The independent laboratory must prepare a report on the results
of the testing and must furnish the manufacturer with a copy of the
test report upon completion of the testing required by UL 162.

Sec.  162.163-4  Approval procedures.

    (a) Portable foam applicators designed, constructed, tested, and
marked in accordance with UL 162 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
162.163-1) are eligible for approval under the provisions of this
chapter.
    (b) A follow-up program must be established and maintained to
ensure that no unauthorized changes have been made to the design or
manufacture of type approved portable foam applicators. Acceptable
follow-up programs include factory inspection programs administered by
the accepted independent laboratory that performed the initial
inspections and tests relied on by the type approval holder, or special
configuration control programs implemented through a quality control
flow chart and core procedures administered by the manufacturer and
certified by an international standards agency such as the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
    (c) Applicants seeking type approval of portable foam applicators
must submit:
    (1) A cover letter requesting type approval of the equipment;
    (2) A test report from the accepted independent laboratory showing
compliance of the portable foam applicator with UL 162;
    (3) A copy of the contract for a follow-up program with the
accepted independent laboratory; and
    (4) Documentation of the portable foam applicator, including an
exterior drawing, assembly drawing, components list, and bill of
material.
    (d) All documentation must either be mailed to Commandant (CG-ENG-
4), United States Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE.,
Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509 or electronically submitted to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (e) Upon evaluation of the submittal package and approval by the
Commandant, a Coast Guard Certificate of Approval will be issued valid
for 5 years so long as the follow-up program for the portable foam
applicators is maintained.
    (f) Upon application, a Certificate of Approval for a portable foam
applicator may be renewed for successive 5-year periods without further
testing so long as no changes have been made to the products, the
follow-up program has been maintained, and no substitutions of or
changes to the standards listed in Sec.  162.027-2 have been made.

PART 164--MATERIALS

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215. The authority citation for part 164 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801,
3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; and Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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216. Add Sec.  164.006-6 to read as follows:

Sec.  164.006-6  Alternative materials.

    Products approved under approval series 164.106 may be used where
products approved under this subpart are required.

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217. Add Sec.  164.007-10 to read as follows:

Sec.  164.007-10  Alternative materials.

    Products approved under approval series 164.107 may be used where
products approved under this subpart are required.

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218. Add Sec.  164.008-8 to read as follows:

Sec.  164.008-8  Alternative materials.

    Products approved under approval series 164.108 may be used where
products approved under this subpart are required.

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219. Add Sec.  164.009-26 to read as follows:

Sec.  164.009-26  Alternative materials.

    Products approved under approval series 164.109 may be used where
products approved under this subpart are required.

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220. Add Sec.  164.012-16 to read as follows:

Sec.  164.012-16  Alternative materials.

    Products approved under approval series 164.112 may be used where
products approved under this subpart are required.

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221. Add subpart 164.105 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.105--Deck Assemblies (A-60) For SOLAS Vessels
Sec.
164.105-1 Scope.
164.105-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.105-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.105-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.105--Deck Assemblies (A-60) For SOLAS Vessels

Sec.  164.105-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of deck
assemblies (A-60) for SOLAS vessels as required by the International
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.105-2  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.  164.105-3(a).

    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.105-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Each deck assembly submitted for type approval must be tested
for non-combustibility under Annex 1, Part 1 and then tested for fire
resistance under Annex 1, Part 3 of the FTP Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  164.105-2).
    (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 deck assembly.
    (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.  164.105-4  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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222. Add subpart 164.106 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.106--Primary Deck Coverings for SOLAS Vessels
Sec.
164.106-1 Scope.
164.106-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.106-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.106-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.106--Primary Deck Coverings for SOLAS Vessels

Sec.  164.106-1  Scope

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of primary deck
coverings for SOLAS vessels as required by the International Convention
for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.106-2  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.  164.106-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.106-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Each primary deck covering submitted for type approval must be
tested in accordance with the flame spread procedures specified in Part
6 of Annex 1 and the smoke density and toxicity criteria in Part 2 of
Annex 1 of the FTP Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.106-
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 primary deck covering.
    (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.  164.106-4  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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223. Add subpart 164.107 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.107--Structural Insulation (A-60) for SOLAS Vessels
Sec.
164.107-1 Scope.
164.107-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.107-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.107-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.107--Structural Insulation (A-60) for SOLAS Vessels

Sec.  164.107-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of structural
insulation (A-60) for SOLAS vessels as required by the International
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Products approved
under these requirements may be used in place of products required to
be approved as meeting the requirements of Sec.  164.007.

Sec.  164.107-2  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.  164.107-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.107-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Each structural insulation (A-60) submitted for type approval
must be tested in accordance with the non-combustibility test under
Annex 1, Part 1 and then tested for fire resistance under Annex 1, Part
3 of the FTP Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.107-2).
    (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 structural insulation.
    (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.  164.107-4  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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224. Add subpart 164.108 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.108--Bulkheads (B-0 and B-15) for SOLAS Vessels
Sec.
164.108-1 Scope.
164.108-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.108-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.108-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.108--Bulkheads (B-0 and B-15) for SOLAS Vessels

Sec.  164.108-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of bulkheads (B-0
and B-15) for SOLAS vessels as required by the International Convention
for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Products approved under these
requirements may be used in place of products required to be approved
as meeting the requirements of Sec.  164.008.

Sec.  164.108-2  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.  164.108-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.108-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Each bulkhead (B-0 & B-15) submitted for type approval must be
tested in accordance with non-combustibility under Annex 1, Part 1 and
then tested for fire resistance under Annex 1, Part 3 of the FTP Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.108-2).
    (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 bulkhead.
    (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.  164.108-4  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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225. Add subpart 164.109 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.109--Non-combustible Materials (SOLAS)
Sec.
164.109-1 Scope.
164.109-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.109-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.109-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.109--Non-combustible Materials (SOLAS)

Sec.  164.109-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of non-
combustible materials for use on SOLAS vessels as required by the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
Products approved under these requirements may be used in place of
products required to be approved as meeting the requirements of Sec.
164.009.

Sec.  164.109-2  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.  164.109-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.109-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Non-combustible materials submitted for type approval must be
tested in accordance with Annex 1, Part 1 of the FTP Code (incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  164.109-2). Five specimens must be tested and
the test need not last longer than 30 minutes.
    (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 non-combustible
material.
    (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.  164.109-4  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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226. Add subpart 164.110 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.110--Continuous Ceilings (B-0 and B-15) (SOLAS)
Sec.
164.110-1 Scope.
164.110-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.110-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.110-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.110--Continuous Ceilings (B-0 and B-15) (SOLAS)

Sec.  164.110-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of continuous
ceilings (B-0 and B-15) for SOLAS vessels as required by the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.110-2  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.  164.110-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.110-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Continuous Ceilings (B-0 and B-15) (SOLAS) submitted for type
approval must be tested for non-combustibility under Annex 1, Part 1,
and then tested for fire resistance under Annex 1, Part 3, Appendix 2,
of the FTP Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.110-2).
    (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 continuous ceiling.
    (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.  164.110-4  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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227. Add subpart 164.111 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.111--Draperies, Curtains, and Other Suspended Textiles
Sec.
164.111-1 Scope.
164.111-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.111-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.111-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.111--Draperies, Curtains, and Other Suspended Textiles

Sec.  164.111-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of draperies,
curtains, and other suspended textiles as required by the International
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.111-2  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.  164.111-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.111-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Draperies, curtains, and other suspended textiles submitted for
type approval must be tested for qualities of resistance to the
propagation of flame not inferior to those of wool of mass 0.8 kg/m\2\
under Annex 1, Part 7, of the FTP Code (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  164.111-2).
    (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 draperies, curtains and
other suspended textiles.
    (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.  164.111-4  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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228. Add subpart 164.112 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.112--Interior Finish (Bulkheads and Ceiling Finishes)
(SOLAS)
Sec.
164.112-1 Scope.
164.112-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.112-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.112-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.112--Interior Finish (Bulkheads and Ceiling Finishes)
(SOLAS)

Sec.  164.112-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of interior
finishes (bulkheads and ceiling finishes) for SOLAS vessels as required
by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
Products approved under these requirements may be used in place of
products required to be approved as meeting the requirements of Sec.
164.012.

Sec.  164.112-2  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.  164.112-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.112-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Interior Finishes (Bulkheads and ceiling finishes) for SOLAS
vessels submitted for type approval must be tested for surface
flammability in Annex 1, Part 5, and the smoke density and toxicity
criteria of Annex 1, Part 2, of the FTP Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  164.112-2).
    (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 an interior finish.
    (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.  164.112-4  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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229. Add subpart 164.117 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.117--Floor Finish (SOLAS)
Sec.
164.117-1 Scope.
164.117-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.117-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.117-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.117--Floor Finish (SOLAS)

Sec.  164.117-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of floor finishes
for SOLAS vessels as required by the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.117-2  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.  164.117-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.117-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Floor finishes for SOLAS vessels submitted for type approval
must be tested for surface flammability in Annex 1, Part 5, and the
smoke density and toxicity criteria of Annex 1, Part 2, of the FTP Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.117-2).
    (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 floor finish.
    (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.  164.117-4  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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230. Add subpart 164.136 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.136--Fire Doors
Sec.
164.136-1 Scope.
164.136-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.136-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.136-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.136--Fire Doors

Sec.  164.136-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of fire doors as
required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS). Products approved under these requirements may be used where
fire doors of the same class are required in domestic vessels.

Sec.  164.136-2  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.  164.136-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.136-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Fire doors submitted for type approval must be tested for non-
combustibility under Annex 1, Part 5, and then tested for fire
resistance under Annex 1, Part 3 of the FTP Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  164.136-2). Adhesives used in the construction of
fire doors need not be non-combustible, but they must be tested for low
flame spread characteristics under Annex 1, Part 5 of the FTP Code and
should be included in the approved door's follow-up program.
    (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.
    (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.  164.136-4  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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231. Add subpart 164.137 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.137--Windows
Sec.
164.137-1 Scope.
164.137-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.137-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.137-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.137--Windows

Sec.  164.137-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of windows as
required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS).

Sec.  164.137-2  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.  164.137-3(a).
    (2) Resolution A.754(18), Recommendation on Fire Resistance Tests
for ``A'', ``B'' and ``F'' Class Divisions, adopted 4 November 1993
(``IMO Resolution A.754(18)''), IBR approved for Sec.  164.137-3(a).

Sec.  164.137-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Windows submitted for type approval must be tested for fire
resistance under Annex 1, Part 3 of the FTP Code (incorporated by
reference, see Sec.  164.137-2). Windows must also meet the thermal
radiation test supplement to fire resistance, as outlined in Appendix 1
of Part 3 of the FTP Code, and the hose stream test of paragraph 5 of
Appendix A.1 of IMO Resolution A.754(18) (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  164.137-2).
    (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 window.
    (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.  164.137-4  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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232. Add subpart 164.138 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.138--Fire Stops (Penetration Seals)
Sec.
164.138-1 Scope.
164.138-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.138-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.138-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.138--Fire Stops (Penetration Seals)

Sec.  164.138-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of fire stops
(penetration seals) as required by the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.138-2  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.  164.138-3(a).
    (2) Resolution A.754(18), Recommendation on Fire Resistance Tests
for ``A'', ``B'' and ``F'' Class Divisions, adopted 4 November 1993
(``IMO Resolution A. 754(18)''), IBR approved for Sec.  164.138-3(a).

Sec.  164.138-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Fire stops (penetration seals) submitted for type approval must
be tested for fire resistance under Annex 1, Part 3 of the FTP Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.138-2). Such devices must
also be tested in accordance with Appendices A.III and A.IV of IMO
Resolution A.754(18) (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.138-2).
    (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 stop.
    (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.  164.138-4  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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233. Add subpart 164.139 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.139--Dampers
Sec.
164.139-1 Scope.
164.139-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.139-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.139-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.139-Dampers

Sec.  164.139-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of fire dampers
as required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.139-2  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 the Application of Fire
Test Procedures, 2010 (Resolution MSC.307(88)), 2012 Edition (``FTP
Code''), IBR approved for Sec.  164.139-3(a).
    (2) Resolution A.754(18), Recommendation on Fire Resistance Tests
for ``A'', ``B'' and ``F'' Class Divisions, adopted 4 November 1993
(``IMO Resolution A.754(18)''), IBR approved for Sec.  164.139-3(a).

Sec.  164.139-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Automatic fire dampers that are installed in A-class divisions
that are submitted for type approval must be tested for fire resistance
under Annex 1, Part 3 of the FTP Code (incorporated by reference, see
Sec.  164.139-2). Such devices must also be tested in accordance with
Appendix A-II of IMO Resolution A.754(18) (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  164.139-2).
    (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 damper.
    (e) The independent laboratory must prepare production inspection
procedures and a report of the results of the fire testing program, and
shall 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.

164.139-4  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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234. Add subpart 164.141 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.141--Plastic Pipes
Sec.
164.141-1 Scope.
164.141-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.141-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.141-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.141--Plastic Pipes

Sec.  164.141-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of plastic piping
systems. Plastic piping systems include the pipe, fittings, system
joints, method of joining, and any internal or external liners,
coverings, and coatings required to comply with the performance
criteria of this subpart.

Sec.  164.141-2  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.  164.141-3(c).
    (2) Resolution A.653(16), Recommendation on Improved Fire Test
Procedures for Surface Flammability of Bulkhead, Ceiling and Deck
Finish Materials, adopted on 19 October 1989

(``IMO Resolution A.653(16)''), IBR approved for Sec.  164.141-3(a).
    (3) Resolution A.753(18), Guidelines for the Application of Plastic
Pipe on Ships, adopted on 4 November 1993 (``IMO
ResolutionA.753(18)''), IBR approved for Sec.  164.141-3(a) and (b).
    (4) Resolution MSC.313(88), Amendments to the Guidelines for the
Application of Plastic Pipes on Ships, (``IMO Resolution
MSC.313(88)''), adopted 26 November 2010, IBR approved for Sec.
164.141-3(a) and (b).

Sec.  164.141-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) All plastic piping submitted for approval must meet the flame
spread requirements of IMO Resolution A.653(16) as modified for pipes
by IMO Resolution A.753(18) and IMO Resolution MSC.313(88) (all
incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.141-2) except that:
    (1) The test specimens need not be wrapped in aluminum foil; and
    (2) Testing need not be conducted on every pipe size. Testing may
be conducted on piping sizes with the maximum and minimum wall
thickness intended to be approved. This will qualify all piping sizes
within the tested range.
    (b) In order to receive approval for fire endurance, pipe must be
tested as indicated in IMO Resolution A.753(18) and IMO Resolution
MSC.313(88). When satisfying the requirements for L1 or L2 service, the
pipe will be approved for use in lesser service grades. The approval of
piping systems of sizes different than those tested will be allowed as
provided for in Table 164.141(a) of this subpart.

                   Table 164.141(a)--Approval of Piping Systems of Sizes Different Than Tested
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Size * tested, inches               Minimum size * approved         Maximum size *  approved, inches
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 to <=2................................  Size Tested....................  Size Tested.
>2 to <=6...............................  Size Tested....................  <=6.
>6 to <=12..............................  Size Tested....................  <=12.
>12 to <=24.............................  Size Tested....................  <=24.
>24 to <=36.............................  Size Tested....................  <=36.
>36 to <=48.............................  Size Tested....................  <=48.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Nominal outside diameter

    (c) To be approved for smoke and toxicity requirements, piping
systems must meet the requirements of Annex 1, Part 2 of the FTP Code
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  164.141-2) with the following
modifications:
    (1) Plastic piping meeting paragraph 2.2 of Annex 2 of the FTP Code
as having very low flame spread when tested to Part 5 are deemed to
meet the smoke and toxicity requirements without testing to Part 2.
    (2) Testing need only be conducted on piping sizes with the maximum
and minimum wall thicknesses intended to be approved.
    (3) The test sample should be fabricated by cutting pipes
lengthwise into individual sections and then assembling the sections
into a test sample as representative as possible of a flat surface. All
cuts should be made normal to the pipe wall.
    (4) The number of sections that must be assembled together to form
a square test sample with sides measuring 3 inches, should be that
which corresponds to the nearest integral number of sections which will
result in a test sample with an equivalent linearized surface width
between 3 and 3 \1/2\ inches. The surface width is defined as the
measured sum of the outer circumference of the assembled pipe sections
normal to the lengthwise sections.
    (5) The test samples should be mounted on calcium silicate board
and held in place by the edges of the test frame and, if necessary, by
wire. There should be no gaps between individual sections and the
samples should be constructed so that the edges of two adjacent
sections coincide with the centerline of the test holder.
    (6) The space between the concave unexposed surface of the test
sample and the surface of the calcium silicate backing should be left
void.
    (7) The void space between the top of the exposed test surface and
the bottom edge of the sample holder frame should be filled with a high
temperature insulating wool where the pipe extends under the frame.
    (8) When the pipes are to include fireproofing or coatings, the
composite structure consisting of the segmented pipe wall and
fireproofing shall be tested and the thickness of the fireproofing
should be the minimum thickness specified for the intended usage.
    (9) Test samples should be oriented in the apparatus such that the
pilot burner flame will be normal to the lengthwise piping sections.
    (d) Where required to be approved, piping systems must comply with
the non-metallic materials requirements in 46 CFR 56.60-25(a)(1).
    (e) All testing and inspections required by this subpart, except as
allowed by paragraph (b) of this section, 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.
    (f) 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.
    (g) 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 plastic piping.
    (h) 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.
    (i) 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.  164.141-4  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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235. Add subpart 164.142 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.142--Bedding Components
Sec.
164.142-1 Scope.
164.142-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.142-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.142-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.142--Bedding Components

Sec.  164.142-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of bedding
components as required by the International Convention for the Safety
of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.142-2  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.  164.142-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.142-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Bedding components that are submitted for type approval must be
tested for qualities of resistance to the ignition and propagation of
flame of Annex 1, Part 9 of the FTP Code (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  164.142-2).
    (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 bedding component.
    (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.  164.142-4  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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236. Add subpart 164.144 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.144--Upholstered Furniture
Sec.
164.144-1 Scope.
164.144-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.144-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.144-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.144--Upholstered Furniture

Sec.  164.144-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of upholstered
furniture as required by the International Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.144-2  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.  164.144-3(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  164.144-3  Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.

    (a) Upholstered furniture that is submitted for type approval must
be tested for qualities of resistance to the ignition and propagation
of flame of Annex 1, Part 8 of the FTP Code (incorporated by reference,
see Sec.  164.144-2).
    (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 upholstered furniture.
    (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.  164.144-4  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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237. Add subpart 164.146 to read as follows:
Subpart 164.146--Fire Door Control System (SOLAS)
Sec.
164.146-1 Scope.
164.146-2 Incorporation by reference.
164.146-3 Testing, marking, and inspection requirements.
164.146-4 Approval procedures.

Subpart 164.146--Fire Door Control System (SOLAS)

Sec.  164.146-1  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes requirements for approval of fire door
control systems as required by the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Sec.  164.146-2  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,