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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 49 - Transportation |
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Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
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Chapter I - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation |
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SubChapter C - Hazardous Materials Regulations |
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Part 176 - Carriage by Vessel |
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Subpart I - Detailed Requirements for Class 3 (Flammable) and Combustible Liquid Materials |
§ 176.325 - Smoking or open flame and posting of warning signs.
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§ 176.325 Smoking or open flame and posting of warning signs.
(a) Smoking or the use of open flame is prohibited in any hold or compartment containing a Class 3 (flammable) or combustible liquid, near any Class 3 (flammable) or combustible liquid stowed on deck, or near any ventilator leading to a hold containing such material.
(b) A sign carrying the legend:
FLAMMABLE VAPORS
KEEP LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY
NO SMOKING
must be conspicuously posted at each approach to a Class 3 (flammable) or combustible liquid stowed “on deck” and near each cargo hold ventilator leading to a hold or compartment containing this material. This sign must be painted on a white background using red letters. The letters may not be less than 8 cm (3 inches) high.