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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 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 174 - Special Rules Pertaining to Specific Vessel Types |
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Subpart G - Special Rules Pertaining to Offshore Supply Vessels |
§ 174.195 - Bulkheads in machinery spaces.
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§ 174.195 Bulkheads in machinery spaces.
(a) The bulkhead in each machinery space of each OSV must be watertight to the bulkhead deck.
(b) Each penetration of, and each opening in, a bulkhead in a machinery space must -
(1) Be kept as high and as far inboard as practicable; and
(2) Except as provided by § 174.210 of this subpart and by paragraph (c) of this section, have means to make it watertight.
(c) No penetration of a bulkhead in a machinery space by a ventilation duct need have means to make the bulkhead watertight if -
(1) Every part of the duct is at least 760 millimeter (30 inches) from the side of the OSV; and
(2) The duct is continuously watertight from the penetration to the main deck.
(d) Each penetration of a bulkhead in a machinery space by piping must meet the design requirements for material and pressure in subchapter F of this chapter.