Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter O - Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargoes |
Part 153 - Ships Carrying Bulk Liquid, Liquefied Gas, or Compressed Gas Hazardous Materials |
Subpart B - Design and Equipment |
Cargo Gauging Systems |
§ 153.409 - High level alarms.
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§ 153.409 High level alarms.
When Table 1 refers to this section or requires a cargo to have a closed gauging system, the cargo's containment system must have a high level alarm:
(a) That gives an audible and visual alarm before the tank fills to 97 percent of its capacity;
(b) That can be seen and heard where cargo transfer is controlled and on the open deck;
(c) Whose operation can be checked prior to each loading; and
(d) That must be marked as described in § 153.408(c)(6) with the legend “HIGH LEVEL ALARM.”
[CGD 78-128, 47 FR 21209, May 17, 1982; 47 FR 27293, June 24, 1982]