Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter S - Subdivision and Stability |
Part 171 - Special Rules Pertaining to Vessels Carrying Passengers |
Subpart E - Penetrations and Openings in Watertight Bulkheads |
§ 171.112 - Watertight door openings.
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§ 171.112 Watertight door openings.
(a) The opening for a watertight door must be located as high in the bulkhead and as far inboard as practicable.
(b) No more than one door, other than a door to a bunker or shaft alley, may be fitted in a main transverse watertight bulkhead within spaces containing the following:
(1) Main and auxiliary propulsion machinery.
(2) Propulsion boilers.
(3) Permanent bunkers.