Regulations last checked for updates: May 01, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025
§ 108.213 - Heating requirements.

(a) Each accommodation space must be heated by a heating system that can maintain at least 20 °C. (68 °F.).

(b) Radiators and other heating apparatuses must be constructed, located or shielded so as to avoid risk of—

(1) Fire;

(2) Danger; and

(3) Discomfort

to the occupants of each accommodation space.

(c) Each exposed pipe in an accommodation space, leading to a radiator or other heating apparatus must be insulated.

authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102,3306; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 108.213