GroundRules
46 CFR 171.114: Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads in a vessel less than a 100 gross tons.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER S—SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY
- PART 171—SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS
- Subpart E—Penetrations and Openings in Watertight Bulkheads
(a) Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must—
(1) Be kept as high and as far inboard as practicable; and
(2) Have means to make them watertight.
(b) Watertight bulkheads must not have sluice valves.
(c) Each main traverse watertight bulkhead must extend to the bulkhead deck.
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