46 CFR 42.20-40 - Standard height of superstructure.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 03, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

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§ 42.20-40 - Standard height of superstructure.

(a) The standard height of a superstructure shall be as given in table 42.20-40(a):

Table 42.20-40(a) Standard Heights (in Feet) ¹

Length (L) (in feet)	Raised quarter deck	All other super structures
98.5 or less	3.0	5.9
246	3.9	5.9
410 or more	5.9	7.5

¹ The standard heights at intermediate lengths of the vessel shall be obtained by linear interpolation.

[CGFR 68-60, 33 FR 10065, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68-126, 34 FR 9015, June 5, 1969]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; section 42.01-5 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

cite as: 46 CFR 42.20-40