Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter I - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation |
SubChapter C - Hazardous Materials Regulations |
Part 176 - Carriage by Vessel |
Subpart G - Detailed Requirements for Class 1 (Explosive) Materials |
Stowage |
§ 176.120 - Lightning protection.
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§ 176.120 Lightning protection.
A lightning conductor grounded to the sea must be provided on any mast or similar structure on a vessel on which Class 1 (explosive) materials are stowed unless effective electrical bonding is provided between the sea and the mast or structure from its extremity and throughout to the main body of the hull structure. (Steel masts in ships of all welded construction comply with this requirement).