46 C.F.R. § 2.20-50 Repairs or alterations in lifesaving or fire prevention equipment.
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No repairs or alterations shall be made to any lifesaving or fire-detecting or fire-extinguishing equipment, except in an emergency, without advance notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. See §§78.33–10 and 97.30–10 of this chapter. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]
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PART 2—VESSEL INSPECTIONS
Subpart 2.20—Reports and Forms
§ 2.20-50 Repairs or alterations in lifesaving or fire prevention equipment.

