Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 18, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jun 12, 2024
§ 95.05-1 - Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.

(a) Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems are not required except in special cases; but if installed, the systems must meet the applicable requirements of 46 CFR, part 76 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.

(b) In each compartment containing explosives, and in adjacent cargo compartments, there must be provided a smoke detection system. When used, sample extraction smoke detection systems must meet the requirements in § 95.05-3.

(c) Enclosed spaces that are “specially suitable for vehicles” must be fitted with a fire detection and alarm system.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48263, July 22, 2016]
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 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 95.05-1