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46 CFR 153.353: High velocity vents.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER O—CERTAIN BULK DANGEROUS CARGOES
- PART 153—SHIPS CARRYING BULK LIQUID, LIQUEFIED GAS, OR COMPRESSED GAS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Subpart B—Design and Equipment
The discharge point of a B/3 or 4m venting system must be located at least 3m (approx. 10 ft) above the weatherdeck or walkway if:
(a) The discharge is a vertical, unimpeded jet;
(b) The jet has a minimum exit velocity of 30 m/sec (approx. 98.4 ft/sec); and
(c) The high velocity vent has been approved by Commandant (CG-ENG).
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