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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 |
§ 108.473 - Foam system components.
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§ 108.473 Foam system components.
(a) Each foam agent, each tank for a foam agent, each discharge outlet, each control, and each valve for the operation of a foam extinguishing system must be approved by the Commandant.
(b) Each foam agent tank and each control and valve for the operation of a foam extinguishing system with outlets in a space must be outside the space and must not be in a space that may become inaccessible if a fire occurs in the space.
(c) Each control for a foam extinguishing system with outlets in a space must be near a main escape from the space.