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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 U - Oceanographic Research Vessels |
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Part 194 - Handling, Use, and Control of Explosives and Other Hazardous Materials |
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Subpart 194.10 - Magazines |
§ 194.10-20 - Magazine chest construction.
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§ 194.10-20 Magazine chest construction.
(a) Magazine chests shall be of watertight metal construction with flush interior. The body and lid shall have a minimum thickness of 1⁄8 inch.
(b) Permanent sun shields shall be provided for sides and top including the lid. These shall have a minimum thickness of 1⁄8-inch aluminum or 16-gage steel. Side shields shall be offset from the body a distance of 1 inch. The top shield shall be offset a distance of 11⁄2 inches. Sun shields may be omitted when chests are installed “on deck protected,” shielded from direct exposure to the sun.
(c) Chests shall be limited to a gross capacity of 100 cubic feet.
(d) Chests shall be secured to the vessel's structure by means of permanently installed foundation clips or bolts or a combination thereof. Lashings will not be acceptable.
(e) Chests shall be provided with substantial hasps and staples for locking purposes.