A vessel must be provided with a piping system that meets § 56.50-50 in subchapter F of this chapter, with the following exceptions:
(a) The space forward of the collision bulkhead need not be fitted with a bilge suction line when the arrangement of the vessel is such that ordinary leakage may be removed from this compartment by the use of a hand portable bilge pump or other equipment, and such equipment is provided; and
(b) The vessel need not comply with § 56.50-50(f) in subchapter F of this chapter.
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51047, Sept. 30, 1997]
authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103,
3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3
source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 119.510