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46 CFR 153.463: Vent system discharges.
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 of a venting system must be at least 10 m (approx. 32.8 ft) from an ignition source if:
(a) The cargo tank is endorsed to carry a flammable or combustible cargo; and
(b) Table 1 requires the cargo to have a PV venting system.
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