§ 154.904 - Inert gas system: Controls.  


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  • § 154.904 Inert gas system: Controls.

    The inert gas system must have:

    (a) At least one check valve in the cargo area to prevent the back flow of cargo vapor into the inert gas system, or another means specially approved by the Commandant (CG-OES);

    (b) If the inert gas system is in the machinery space or another space outside the cargo area, a second check valve in the cargo area meeting paragraph (a) of this section;

    (c) Automatic and manual inert gas pressure controls; and

    (d) Valves to isolate each inerted space.

    [CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983]