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46 CFR §28.385

46 CFR Part 28

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§ 28.385 § 28.385 Structural fire protection for vessels that operate with more than 49 individuals on board.

§ 28.385 § 28.385 Structural fire protection for vessels that operate with more than 49 individuals on board. (a)Each vessel that operates with more than 49 individuals on board must comply with the requirements of this section in addition to the requirements of § 28.380. (b)The hull, structural bulkheads, columns and stanchions must be composed of steel. Superstructures and deckhouses must be constructed of noncombustible material. (c)A bulkhead or deck separating an accommodation space from a control station, machinery space, cargo space, or service space must be constructed of noncombustible material. [CGD 88-079, 56 FR 40393, Aug. 14, 1991; 56 FR 49822, Oct. 1, 1991]


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