Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter O - Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargoes |
Part 154 - Safety Standards for Self-Propelled Vessels Carrying Bulk Liquefied Gases |
Subpart C - Design, Construction and Equipment |
Firefighting |
§ 154.1115 - Discharge.
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§ 154.1115 Discharge.
(a) The discharge density of each water spray system must be at least:
(1) 10000 cm3/m2/min. (0.25 gpm/ft.2) over each horizontal surface; and
(2) 4000 cm3/m2/min. (0.10 gpm/ft.2) against vertical surface, including the water rundown.
(b) The water spray protection under § 154.1110 (d) and (e) must cover an area in a horizontal plane extending at least 0.5 m (19 in.) in each direction from the pipes, fittings, and valves, or the area of the drip tray, whichever is greater.