N.Y. Navigation Law § 54: Construction against fire

§ 54. Construction against fire. All public vessels shall be so

constructed that inflammable material about any machinery or apparatus

involving danger of fire where such inflammable material is exposed to

ignition, shall be shielded by some incombustible material so that the

air may circulate freely between such material and the ignitable

substances. Before granting a certificate of inspection, the inspector

shall require that all necessary provisions be made throughout such

vessel as he may judge expedient to guard against loss or damage by

fire.