Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter S - Boating Safety |
Part 183 - Boats and Associated Equipment |
Subpart J - Fuel Systems |
Equipment Standards |
§ 183.510 - Fuel tanks.
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§ 183.510 Fuel tanks.
(a) Each fuel tank in a boat must have been tested by its manufacturer under § 183.580 and not leak when subjected to the pressure marked on the tank label under § 183.514(b)(5).
(b) Each fuel tank must not leak if subjected to the fire test under § 183.590. Leakage is determined by the static pressure test under § 183.580, except that the test pressure must be at least one-fourth PSIG.
(c) Each fuel tank of less than 25 gallons capacity must not leak if tested under § 183.584.
(d) Each fuel tank with a capacity of 25 to 199 gallons must not leak if tested under § 183.586.
(e) Each fuel tank of 200 gallons capacity or more must not leak if tested under §§ 183.586 and 183.588.
[CGD 74-209, 42 FR 5950, Jan. 31, 1977, as amended by CGD 81-092, 48 FR 55736, Dec. 15, 1983]