46 CFR 72.40-10 - Storm rails.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

View all text of Subpart 72.40 [§ 72.40-1 - § 72.40-90]

§ 72.40-10 - Storm rails.

(a) Suitable storm rails shall be installed in all passageways and at the deckhouse sides where passengers or crew might have normal access. Storm rails shall be installed on both sides of passageways which are 6 feet or more in width.

(b) [Reserved]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16903, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 72.40-10