46 C.F.R. § 62.35-40 Fuel systems.
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(a) Level alarms. Where high or low fuel tank level alarms are required, they must be located to allow the operator adequate time to prevent an unsafe condition. (b) Coal fuels. (1) Controls and instrumentation for coal systems require special consideration by the Commandant (G-MSE). (2) Interlocks must be provided to ensure a safe transfer of machinery operation from one fuel to another. (c) Automatic fuel heating. Automatic fuel heating arrangements must meet section 41.78.1 of the American Bureau of Shipping's “Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.” (d) Overflow prevention. Fuel oil day tanks, settlers, and similar fuel oil service tanks that are filled automatically or by remote control must be provided with a high level alarm that annunciates in the machinery spaces and either an automatic safety trip control or an overflow arrangement. [CGD 81–030, 53 FR 17838, May 18, 1988, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50463, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50728, Sept. 27, 1996]
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PART 62—VITAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION
Subpart 62.35—Requirements for Specific Types of Automated Vital Systems
§ 62.35-40 Fuel systems.
