Regulations last checked for updates: May 15, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Apr 03, 2024
§ 28.830 - Fire detection and alarm systems.

(a) Each accommodation space must be equipped with an independent modular smoke detector or a smoke actuated fire detection unit installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76.

(b) An independent modular smoke detector must meet UL 217 and be listed as a “Single Station Smoke Detector—Also Suitable for Use in Recreational Vehicles”.

(c) The regulations in this section have preemptive effect over State or local regulation within the same field.

[CGD 94-025, 60 FR 54444, Oct. 24, 1995, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48247, July 22, 2016]
authority: 46 U.S.C. 3316,4502,4505,4506,6104,8103,10603; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
source: CGD 88-079, 56 FR 40393, Aug. 14, 1991, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 28.830