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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 46 - Shipping |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter I-A - Mobile Offshore Drilling Units |
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Part 108 - Design and Equipment |
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Subpart D - Fire Extinguishing Systems |
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Foam Extinguishing Systems |
§ 108.459 - Number and location of outlets.
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§ 108.459 Number and location of outlets.
(a) A foam extinguishing system in a space must have enough outlets to spread a layer of foam of uniform thickness over the deck or bilge areas of the space.
(b) A foam extinguishing system in a space that has a boiler on a flat that is open to or can drain into a lower portion of the space must have enough outlets to spread a layer of foam of uniform thickness over the -
(1) Flat; and
(2) Deck or bilge areas of the space.
(c) A foam extinguishing system for a tank must have enough outlets to spread a layer of foam of uniform thickness over the surface of the liquid in the tank.