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46 C.F.R. Subpart 105.10—Definition of Terms Used in This Part

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Title 46: Shipping
PART 105—COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

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Subpart 105.10—Definition of Terms Used in This Part

§ 105.10-5   Approved.

(a) The term approved means approved by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, unless otherwise stated.

§ 105.10-10   Combustible liquid.

(a) The term combustible liquid means any liquid having a flashpoint above 80° F. (as determined from an open cup tester, as used for test of burning oils). In the regulations of this part, combustible liquids are referred to by grades, as follows:

(1) Grade D. Any combustible liquid having a flashpoint below 150° F. and above 80° F.

(2) Grade E. Any combustible liquid having a flashpoint of 150° F. or above.

[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as amended by CGD 73–96, 42 FR 49025, Sept. 26, 1977]

§ 105.10-15   Flammable liquid.

(a) The term flammable liquid means any liquid which gives off flammable vapors (as determined by flashpoint from an open cup tester, as used for test of burning oils) at or below a temperature of 80 °F. Flammable liquids are referred to by grades as follows:

(1) Grade A. Any flammable liquid having a Reid¹ vapor pressure of 14 pounds or more.

¹ American Society of Testing Materials Standard D 323 (incorporated by reference, see §105.01–3) (most recent revision), Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method).

(2) Grade B. Any flammable liquid having a Reid¹ vapor pressure under 14 pounds and over 81/2 pounds.

(3) Grade C. Any flammable liquid having a Reid¹ vapor pressure of 81/2 pounds or less and a flashpoint of 80° F. or below.

[CGFR 69–53, 34 FR 11265, July 4, 1969, as amended by CGD 73–96, 42 FR 49025, Sept. 26, 1977; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000]

§ 105.10-20   Pressure vacuum relief valve.

(a) The term pressure vacuum relief valve means any device or assembly of a mechanical, liquid, weight, or other type used for the automatic regulation of pressure or vacuum in enclosed places.

§ 105.10-25   Commercial fishing vessel.

(a) The term commercial fishing vessel includes fishing vessels, cannery tenders, fishing tender vessels, and vessels processing or assembling fishery products.

[CGD 75–105, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976]

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