46 CFR 61.30-5 - Preparation of thermal fluid heater for inspection and test.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

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§ 61.30-5 - Preparation of thermal fluid heater for inspection and test.

For visual inspection, access plates and manholes must be removed as required by the marine inspector and the heater and combustion chambers must be thoroughly cooled and cleaned.

[CGD 80-064, 49 FR 32193, Aug. 13, 1984, as amended by CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26002, May 23, 1996; USCG-2020-0634, 89 FR 50189, June 12, 2024]

authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,3307,3703; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3

source: CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18890, Dec. 18, 1968, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 61.30-5