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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 S - Subdivision and Stability |
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Part 171 - Special Rules Pertaining to Vessels Carrying Passengers |
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Subpart E - Penetrations and Openings in Watertight Bulkheads |
§ 171.114 - Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads in a vessel less than a 100 gross tons.
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§ 171.114 Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads in a vessel less than a 100 gross tons.
(a) Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must -
(1) Be kept as high and as far inboard as practicable; and
(2) Have means to make them watertight.
(b) Watertight bulkheads must not have sluice valves.
(c) Each main traverse watertight bulkhead must extend to the bulkhead deck.
[CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51353, Sept. 30, 1997]