§ 142.225 - Storage of flammable or combustible products.

§ 142.225 Storage of flammable or combustible products.

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Link to an amendment published at 83 FR 8180, Feb. 26, 2018.

(a) Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use.

(b) If a storage room is provided, it may be any room or compartment that is free of ignition sources.

(c) If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move and must be either:

(1) A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies UL 1275 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter); or

(2) A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies FM Approvals Standard 6050 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter); or

(3) Another suitable steel container that provides an equivalent level of protection.

(d) A 40-B -II portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by Tables tables 142.230(da) (1) and 142.230(db) (2) of § 142.230. of this part.

[USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, as amended by USCG-2017-1060, 83 FR 8180, Feb. 26, 2018]