46 C.F.R. Subpart 169.500—Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment
Title 46 - Shipping
Each item of lifesaving equipment installed on board a vessel must be of an approved type. The master or operator shall ensure that the lifeboats, liferafts, davits, falls, personal flotation devices, and other lifesaving appliances are at all times ready for use, and that all equipment required by the regulations in this subchapter is provided, maintained, serviced, and replaced as indicated. No extensive repairs or alterations, except in an emergency, may be made to any item of lifesaving equipment without advance notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Repairs and alterations must be made to the original standard of construction and tested in the manner specified in this subpart and applicable requirements in Subchapter Q of this chapter. Emergency repairs or alterations must be reported as soon as practicable to the nearest Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 169—SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS
Subpart 169.500—Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment
Lifesaving Equipment—General
§ 169.505 Equipment installed but not required.
§ 169.507 Responsibility of master.
§ 169.509 Approval for repairs and alterations.
Primary Lifesaving Equipment
§ 169.513 Types of primary equipment.
(a) Lifeboats. Each lifeboat must be of a type approved under subpart 160.035 of this chapter. Installation and arrangement of each lifeboat including davits and winches must meet the requirements of part 94 of this chapter.
(b) Inflatable liferafts. (1) Each inflatable liferaft must be a SOLAS A inflatable liferaft approved under part 160, subpart 160.151, of this chapter, except that inflatable liferafts on vessels operating on protected or partially protected waters may be SOLAS B inflatable liferafts approved under part 160, subpart 160.151, of this chapter.
(2) Each approved inflatable liferaft on the vessel on September 30, 2002, may be used to meet the requirements of this part as long as it is continued in use on the vessel, and is in good and serviceable condition.
(c) Life floats. Each lifefloat must be of a type approved under subpart 160.027 of this subchapter.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–2001–11118, 67 FR 58541, Sept. 17, 2002]
§ 169.515 Number required.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each vessel must have sufficient lifeboats or inflatable liferafts to accommodate all persons on board .
(b) Each vessel certificated for exposed waters must have additional inflatable liferafts to accommodate 25% of the persons on board or the number of persons accommodated in the largest lifeboat or liferaft, whichever is greater.
(c) Vessels certificated for protected waters only may carry lifefloats of a combined capacity to accommodate all persons on board in lieu of the lifeboats and inflatable liferafts required in paragraph (a) of this section.
§ 169.517 Rescue boat.
All vessels certificated for exposed or partially protected waters service must have a suitable motor rescue boat, except when a motor lifeboat is provided or when, in the opinion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, the vessel is of such design and operating characteristics that the vessel itself provides a satisfactory man overboard rescue platform.
§ 169.519 Availability.
(a) Each lifeboat, inflatable liferaft, and lifefloat must be kept in good working order and be readily available.
(b) The decks on which lifeboats, liferafts, and lifefloats are carried must be kept clear of obstructions which could interfere with the immediate boarding and launching of the lifesaving appliances.
§ 169.521 Stowage.
(a) General. Each lifeboat, inflatable liferaft, and lifefloat must be stowed so that—
(1) It is capable of being launched within 10 minutes or, in the case of vessels having one compartment subdivision, 30 minutes;
(2) It does not impede the launching or handling of other lifesaving appliances;
(3) It does not impede the marshaling of persons at the embarkation stations, or their embarkation; and
(4) It is capable of being put in the water safely and rapidly even under unfavorable conditions of list and trim.
(b) Lifeboat stowage. Each lifeboat must be stowed to meet the following requirements:
(1) Each lifeboat must be attached to a separate set of davits.
(2) Lifeboats must not be stowed in the bow of the vessel nor so far aft as to be endangered by the propellers or overhang of the stern.
(3) Lifeboats must be stowed so that it is not necessary to lift them in order to swing out the davits.
(4) Means must be provided for bringing the lifeboats against the ship's side and holding them there so that persons may safely embark, unless the lifeboats are arranged for boarding at the stowage position.
(5) Lifeboats must be fitted with skates or other suitable means to facilitate launching against an adverse list of up to 15 degrees. However, skates may be dispensed with if, in the opinion of the Commandant, the arrangements ensure that the lifeboats can be satisfactorily launched without them.
(6) Means must be provided outside the machinery space to prevent the discharge of water into the lifeboats while they are being lowered.
(c) Inflatable liferaft stowage. Inflatable liferafts must be stowed so that they will float free in the event of the vessel sinking. Stowage and launching arrangements must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(d) Life float stowage. Each life float must be stowed to meet the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) Each life float must be secured to the vessel by a painter and a float-free link that is—
(i) Certified to meet subpart 160.073 of this chapter;
(ii) Of proper strength for the size of the life float as indicated on its identification tag; and
(iii) Secured to the painter at one end and secured to the vessel on the other end.
(2) The means by which the float-free link is attached to the vessel must—
(i) Have a breaking strength of at least the breaking strength of the painter.
(ii) If synthetic, be of a dark color or of a material certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light; and
(iii) If metal, be corrosion resistant.
(3) If the life float does not have a painter attachment fitting, a means for attaching the painter must be provided by a wire or line that—
(i) Encircles the body of the device;
(ii) Will not slip off;
(iii) Has a breaking strength that is at least the breaking strength of the painter; and
(iv) If synthetic, is of a dark color or is of a material certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.
(4) The float-free link described in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of this section is not required if the vessel operates solely in waters that have a depth less than the length of the painter.
(5) If the vessel carries more than one life float, the life floats may be grouped and each group secured by a single painter, provided that—
(i) The combined weight of each group of life floats does not exceed 400 pounds;
(ii) Each life float is individually attached to the painter by a line that meets paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(3) of this section and which is long enough so that each can float without contacting any other life float in the group; and
(iii) The strength of the float-free link and the strength of the painter under paragraphs (d)(1)(ii) and (d)(2) of this section is determined by the combined capacity of the group of life floats.
(6) Each life float, as stowed, must be capable of easy launching. Life floats weighing over 400 pounds must not require lifting before launching.
(7) Life floats must be secured to the vessel only by a painter and lashings that can be easily released or by hydraulic releases. They must not be stowed in more than four tiers. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers.
(8) There must be means to prevent shifting.
(e) Hydraulic Releases. Each hydraulic release used in the installation of any inflatable liferaft or life float must meet subpart 160.062 of this chapter.
Equipment for Primary Lifesaving Apparatus
§ 169.525 General.
(a) Equipment for primary lifesaving apparatus must kept in good condition.
(b) Lifeboats, inflatable liferafts and lifefloats must be fully equipped before the vessel is navigated and throughout the voyage.
(c) No person may stow in any lifeboat, inflatable liferaft, or lifefloat any article not required by this subpart unless the article is authorized by the OCMI, in good working order, and properly stowed so as not to reduce the seating capacity, the space available to the occupants, or adversely affect the seaworthiness of the livesaving apparatus.
(d) Loose equipment, except boathooks in lifeboats, must be securely attached to the lifesaving appliance to which it belongs.
§ 169.527 Required equipment for lifeboats.
Lifeboats must be equipped in accordance with Table 169.527. This equipment is described in §169.529.
Table 169.527------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposed and partially Protected Letter identification and item protected waters waters------------------------------------------------------------------------a_Bailer...................................... 1 Noneb_Bilge pump.................................. 1 Nonec_Boathooks................................... 2 1d_Bucket...................................... 2 1e_Compass and mounting........................ 1 Nonef_Ditty bag................................... 1 Noneg_Drinking cup................................ 1 Noneh_Fire extinguisher (motor-propelled lifeboats 2 2 only)........................................i_First-aid kit............................... 1 Nonej_Flashlight.................................. 1 Nonek_Hatchet..................................... 2 1l_Heaving line................................ 2 Nonem_Jackknife................................... 1 Nonen_Ladder, lifeboat, gunwale................... 1 Noneo_Lantern..................................... 1 1p_Lifeline.................................... 1 1q_Life preservers............................. 2 2r_Locker...................................... 1 Nones_Mast and sail (oar-propelled lifeboats only) 1 Nonet_Matches (boxes)............................. 2 1u_Mirror, signaling........................... 2 Nonev_Oars (units)................................ 1 1w_Oil, illuminating (quarts).................. 1 Nonex_Oil, storm, (gallons)....................... 1 Noney_Painter..................................... 2 1z_Plug........................................ 1 1aa_Provisions (per person).................... 2 Nonebb_Rowlocks (units)........................... 1 1cc_Rudder and tiller.......................... 1 Nonedd_Sea anchor................................. 1 Noneee_Signals, distress, floating orange smoke... 2 Noneff_Signals, distress, red hand flare (units).. 1 Nonegg_Signals, distress, red parachute flare 1 None (units)......................................hh_Tool kit (motor-propelled lifeboats only).. 1 1ii_Water (quarts per person).................. 3 Nonejj_Whistle, signaling......................... 1 Nonekk_Fishing kit................................ 1 Nonell_Cover, protecting.......................... 1 Nonemm_Signals, lifesaving........................ 1 None------------------------------------------------------------------------
§ 169.529 Description of lifeboat equipment.(a) Bailer. The bailer must have a lanyard attached and must be of sufficient size and suitable for bailing. (b) Bilge pump. Bilge pumps must be approved under subpart 160.044 of this chapter. They must be of the size given in Table 169.529(b) depending upon the capacity of the lifeboat as determined by the six-tenths rule as described in §160.035–9(b) of this chapter. |
Table 169.529(b)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Capacity of lifeboat, cubic feet------------------------------------------------- Bilge pump size Over_ Not over_------------------------------------------------------------------------ 330 1 330 700 2 700 ....................... 3------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) Boathooks. Boathooks must be of the single hook ballpoint type. Boathook handles must be of clear grained white ash, or equivalent, and of a length and diameter as given in Table 169.529(c). |
Table 169.529(c)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Length of lifeboat, feet Boathook handles------------------------------------------------------------------------ Over_ Not over_ Diameter, inches Length, feet------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23 1.50 8 23 29 1.75 10 29 2 12------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(d) Bucket. Each bucket must be of heavy gage galvanized iron, or other suitable corrosion-resistant metal, of not less than 2-gallon capacity, and must have a 6-foot lanyard of 12-thread manila or equivalent attached. (e) Compass and mounting. The compass and mounting must be of an approved type. (f) Ditty bag. The ditty bag must consist of a canvas bag or equivalent and must contain a sailmaker's palm, needles, sail twine, marline, and marline spike. (g) Drinking cups. Drinking cups must be enamel coated or plastic, graduated in milliliters or ounces, and provided with lanyards 3 feet in length. (h) Fire extinguishers. Each fire extinguisher must be an approved Type B-C, Size I. One must be attached to each end of the lifeboat. (i) First-aid kit. The first-aid kit must be approved under subpart 160.041 of this chapter. (j) Flashlights. Each flashlight must be approved under §94.20–15(j) of this chapter. Three spare cells (or one 3-cell battery) and two spare bulbs, stowed in a watertight container, must be provided with each flashlight. Batteries must be replaced yearly during the annual stripping, clearing, and overhaul of the lifeboat. (k) Hatchets. Hatchets must be approved under subpart 160.013 of this chapter. They must be attached to the lifeboat by individual lanyards and be readily available for use, one at each end of the lifeboat. (l) Heaving line. The heaving line must be of adequate strength, 10 fathoms in length, and 1 inch in circumference. It must remain buoyant after being submerged for 24 hours. (m) Jackknife. The jackknife must be approved under subpart 160.043 of this chapter. (n) Ladder, lifeboat gunwale. The lifeboat gunwale ladder must consist of 3 flat wood steps with cut outs for hand holds. The steps must be spaced 12 inches apart and fastened with (o) Lantern. The lantern must contain sufficient oil to burn for at least 9 hours, and be ready for immediate use. In totally enclosed lifeboats, an interior lighting system may be used in lieu of a lantern. (p) Lifeline. The lifeline must be properly secured to both sides of the lifeboat along its entire length, festooned in bights not longer than 3 feet, with a seine float in each bight. The float may be omitted if the line is of an inherently buoyant material and absorbs little or no water. The lifeline must be of a size and strength not less than (q) Life preservers. Life preservers must be of an approved type. These preservers are in addition to those required by §169.539 of this chapter. (r) Locker. The locker must be suitable for the storage and preservation of the small items of equipment required under §169.527. (s) Mast and sail. A unit, consisting of a standing lug sail together with the necessary spars and rigging, must be provided in accordance with Table 169.529(s). The sails must be of good quality canvas, or other material acceptable to the Commandant, colored Indian Orange (Cable No. 70072, Standard Color Card of America). Rigging must consist of galvanized wire rope not less than three-sixteenths inch in diameter. The mast and sail must be protected by a suitable cover. |
Table 169.529(s)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Length of Standing lug sail Mast \1\ Yard \1\ lifeboat, feet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luff and head Leach length Foot length Clew to throat Ounces Commercial Length Length Area, lengths --------------------------------------------------------- per designation ------------------- Diameter, ------------------- Diameter, Over_ Not square ------------------- square number inches inches over_ feet Feet Inches Feet Inches Feet Inches Feet Inches yard Feet Inches Feet Inches------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17 58 5 11 12 1 8 10 10 10 14.35 10 11 2 3 6 11 2 17 19 74 6 8 13 8 10 0 12 2 14.35 10 12 6 3 7 8 2 19 21 93 7 5 15 1 11 2 13 8 14.35 10 13 10 3\1/2\ 8 5 2\1/2\ 21 23 113 8 3 16 11 12 4 15 1 14.35 10 15 2 3\1/2\ 9 3 2\1/2\ 23 25 135 9 0 18 6 13 6 16 6 14.35 10 16 6 4 10 0 3 25 27 158 9 9 20 0 14 7 17 10 17.50 8 17 10 4 10 9 3 27 29 181 10 5 21 5 15 7 19 1 17.50 8 19 2 4\1/2\ 11 5 3\1/4\ 29 31 203 11 0 22 8 16 6 20 3 20.74 6 20 6 4\1/2\ 12 0 3\1/4\ 31 \2\------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\1\ Mast lengths measured from heel to center of upper halyard sheave. Mast diameters measured at thwart. Mast and yard shall be of clear-grained spruce, fir, or equivalent.\2\ Subject to special consideration.
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(t) Matches. A box of friction matches in a watertight container, stowed in an equipment locker or secured to the underside of the stern thwart if no locker is fitted, must be provided. (u) Mirrors, signaling. Signaling mirrors must be of an approved type. (v) Oars. A unit, consisting of a complement of rowing oars and steering oar, must be provided for each lifeboat in accordance with Table 169.529(v) except that motor-propelled and hand-propelled lifeboats need only be equipped with four rowing oars and one steering oar. In any case, the emergency lifeboats must be provided with the full complement of oars prescribed by the table. All oars must be buoyant. |
Table 169.529(v)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Length of lifeboat Number of oars_ Length of oars (feet)_ (feet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Over_ Not over_ Rowing Steering Rowing Steering------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 4 1 8 9 15 19 6 1 10 11 19 21 6 1 11 12 21 23 6 1 12 13 23 25 8 1 13 14 25 27 8 1 14 15 27 .......... 8 1 15 16------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(w) Oil, illuminating. One quart of illuminating oil must be provided in a metal container if a lantern is carried. (x) Oil, storm. One gallon of vegetable, fish, or animal oil must be provided in a suitable metal container so constructed as to permit a controlled distribution of oil on the water, and so arranged that it can be attached to the sea anchor. (y) Painter. Painters must be of manila rope not less than 2 (z) Plug. The automatic drain required in the lifeboat must be provided with a cap or plug attached to the lifeboat by a suitable chain. (aa) Provisions. Approved emergency rations must be provided, consisting of 10,000 kJ (2390 calories) for each person the lifeboat is approved to carry. The provisions must be stowed in lockers or other compartments providing suitable protection. (bb) Rowlocks. A unit, consisting of sufficient rowlocks and rowlock sockets for each oar required by Table 169.529(v) plus 2 additional rowlocks must be provided. The rowlocks must be attached to the lifeboat by separate chains so as to be available for immediate use, except that the 2 additional spare rowlocks must be carried in the equipment locker or stowed near the stern if no locker is fitted. The rowlocks and rowlock sockets must be distributed so as to provide the maximum amount of single banked oars practicable. (cc) Rudder and tiller. The rudder and tiller must be constructed in accordance with §160.035–3(t) of this chapter. (dd) Sea anchor. The sea anchor must be of an approved type. (ee) Signals, distress, floating orange smoke. The floating orange smoke distress signals must be approved under subpart 160.022 of this chapter. The signals must be replaced no later than the first annual stripping, cleaning, and overhaul of the lifeboat after the date of expiration. (ff) Signals, distress, red hand flare. A unit consists of twelve hand red flare distress signals approved under subpart 160.021 or 160.023 of this chapter and stored in a watertight container. Signals must be replaced no later than the first annual stripping, cleaning, and overhaul of the lifeboat after the date of expiration. (gg) Signals, distress, red parachute flare. A unit consists of twelve parachute red flare distress signals with an approved means of projection approved under subparts 160.024 and 160.028 respectively; or twelve approved hand-held rocket-propelled parachute red flare distress signals approved under subpart 160.036. Flares must be stored in a portable watertight container. Flares must be replaced no later than the first annual stripping, cleaning, and overhaul of the lifeboat after the date of expiration. (hh) Tool kit. The tool kit must consist of at least the following tools in a suitable container: (1) One 12-ounce ball peen hammer. (2) One screwdriver with 6-inch blade. (3) One pair 8-inch slip joint pliers. (4) One 8-inch adjustable end wrench. (ii) Water. (1) For each person the lifeboat is certified to carry, there must be provided three quarts of drinking water in containers approved under subpart 160.026. Water must be replaced no later than the first annual stripping, cleaning, and overhaul of the lifeboat after date of expiration. (2) One or more desalting kits, approved under subpart 160.058 of this chapter, may be used as a substitute for one-third of the drinking water required. (3) The drinking water must be stowed in drinking water tanks, lockers, or other compartments providing suitable protection. (jj) Whistle, signaling. The whistle must be of the ball-type or multi-tone type, of corrosion resistant construction, with a 36-inch lanyard attached, and in good working order. (kk) Fishing kit. The fishing kit must be approved under subpart 160.061 of this chapter. (ll) Cover, protecting. The cover must be of highly visible color and capable of protecting the occupants against exposure. (mm) Table of lifesaving signals. The table of lifesaving signals must be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter V, Regulation 16, of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and must be printed on water resistant paper. [CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29, 1995] § 169.535 Required equipment for lifefloats.Each lifefloat must be equipped in accordance with Table 169.535. The equipment is described in §169.537. |
Table 169.535------------------------------------------------------------------------ Number required for each lifefloat --------------------------------- Letter identification and Item Exposed and partially protected Protected water water------------------------------------------------------------------------(a) Boathook.......................... 1 1(b) Lifeline.......................... 1 1(c) Paddles........................... 4 4(d) Painter........................... 1 1(e) Water light....................... 1 None------------------------------------------------------------------------
§ 169.537 Description of equipment for lifefloats. (a) Boathook. Each boathook must be of the single hook ball point type. Boathook handles must be of clear grained white ash, or equivalent, not less than 6 feet long and 1 (b) Lifeline and pendants. The lifeline and pendants must be as furnished by the manufacturer with approved life floats. Replacement lifelines and pendants must meet the requirements in subpart 160.010 of this chapter. (c) Paddles. Paddles must be not less than 5 feet long. (d) Painter. The painter must— (1) Be at least 30m (100 ft.) long, but not less than 3 times the distance between the deck on which the life float(s) are stowed and the light draft of the vessel, (2) Have a breaking strength of at least 6.7 KN (1500 lbs.), except that if the capacity of the life float is 50 persons or more, the breaking strength must be at least 13.4 KN (3000 lbs.), (3) Be of a dark color, if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and (4) Be stowed in such a way it runs freely when the life float floats away from the sinking vessel. (e) Water light. The water light must be approved under subpart 161.010 of this chapter. The water light must be attached to the lifefloat by a 12-thread manila or equivalent synthetic lanyard 3 fathoms in length. Personal Flotation Devices§ 169.539 Type required.All personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be either— (a) A Type I approved under subpart 160.055, 160.002, or 160.005 of Subchapter Q (specification) of this chapter; or (b) a Type V approved specifically for sailing school vessel use under subpart 160.064 or 160.077 of Subchapter Q of this chapter; or (c) a Type II approved under subparts 160.047, 160.052, or 160.060 or a Type III approved under subpart 160.064 if the vessel carries exposure suits or Type V exposure PFDs, in accordance with section 169.551. § 169.541 Number required.Each vessel must be provided with an approved adult personal flotation device of an appropriate size for each person carried. In addition, unless the service is such that children are never carried, there must be provided an approved personal flotation device of a suitable size for each child carried. § 169.543 Distribution and stowage.(a) Personal flotation devices must be distributed through the upper part of the vessel in protected places convenient to the persons on board. (b) If practicable, personal flotation device containers must be designed to allow the PFDs to float free. (c) Personal flotation devices for children, when provided, must be stowed separately. (d) Lockers, boxes, and closets in which PFDs are stowed must not be capable of being locked. § 169.545 Markings.(a) Each personal flotation device must be marked with the vessel's name. (b) Where PFDs are stowed so that they are not readily visible to persons onboard, the containers in which they are stowed must be marked “adult personal flotation devices” or “child personal flotation devices”, as appropriate, and with the number contained therein, in at least 1-inch letters and figures. (c) Each personal flotation device carried on vessels certificated for exposed or partially protected waters service must have a light approved under subpart 161.012 of this chapter. The light must be securely attached to the front shoulder area of the personal flotation device. (d) Each personal flotation device must have at least 200 sq. cm. (31 sq. in.) of retroreflective material attached on its front side and at least 200 sq. cm. on its back side. If the personal flotation device is reversible, retroreflective material must be applied as described above on both sides. (e) Retroreflective material required by this section must be Type I material that is approved under subpart 164.018 of this chapter. Additional Lifesaving Equipment§ 169.549 Ring lifebuoys and water lights.(a)(1) The minimum number of life buoys and the minimum number to which water lights must be attached must be in accordance with the following table: |
Table 169.549(a)(1)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minimum Minimum number of Length of vessel number of buoys with buoys waterlights attached------------------------------------------------------------------------Under 100..................................... 2 1100 feet to less than 200 ft.................. 4 2200 feet to less than 300 ft.................. 6 2300 feet to less than 400 ft.................. 12 4400 feet to less than 600 ft.................. 18 9------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(2) One lifebuoy on each side of a vessel must have an attached line at least 15 fathoms in length. (b) All lifebuoys must be placed where they are readily accessible. They must be capable of being readily cast loose. (c)(1) All ring lifebuoys must be approved under subpart 160.050 or 160.064 of this chapter and be international orange in color. (2) Each water light must be approved under subpart 161.010 of this chapter. § 169.551 Exposure suits.(a) This section applies to each vessel operating in exposed or partially protected waters service except those— (1) Operating on routes between 32° N and 32° S in the Atlantic Ocean. (2) Operating on routes between 35° N and 35° S latitude in all other waters. (b) Each vessel to which this section applies must have for each person on board an exposure suit approved under subpart 160.171 or a Type V exposure PFD approved under subpart 160.053. [CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29, 1995] § 169.553 Pyrotechnic distress signals.(a) All pyrotechnic distress signals must be of an approved type. (b) Replacement must be made no later than the first inspection for certification or reinspection after the date of expiration. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each vessel must carry the following pyrotechnic distress signals: (1) 6 hand red flare distress signals, and 6 hand orange smoke distress signals; or, (2) 12 hand held rocket propelled parachute red flare distress signals. (d) [Reserved] (e) All pyrotechnic distress signals must be carried near the helm or in a location considered suitable by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (f) All pyrotechnic distress signals must be stowed in a portable watertight container. § 169.555 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).(a) Each vessel certificated for exposed waters must have an approved Class A emergency position indicating radiobeacon (EPIRB), and each vessel certificated for partially protected waters must have an approved Class C emergency position indicating radiobeacon (EPIRB). The required EPIRB must be— (1) Operational; (2) Stowed where it is readily accessible for testing and use; and (3) Stowed in a manner so that it will float free if the vessel sinks. (b) Each vessel must have an additional Class B EPIRB for every twenty-five persons onboard, for use in the lifeboats and liferafts. [CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986; 51 FR 10632, Mar. 28, 1986] § 169.556 Work vests.(a) Buoyant work vests carried under the permissive authority of this section must be approved under subpart 160.053 of this chapter. (b) Approved buoyant work vests are items of safety apparel and may be carried aboard vessels to be worn by persons when working near or over the water under favorable working conditions. Work vests are not accepted in lieu of any of the required number of approved personal flotation devices and must not be worn during drills and emergencies. (c) The approved buoyant work vests must be stowed separately from personal flotation devices, and in locations where they will not be confused with personal flotation devices. (d) Each work vest is subject to examination by a marine inspector to determine its serviceability. If a work vest is found not to be in a serviceable condition, then it must be repaired or removed from the vessel. If a work vest is beyond repair, it must be destroyed in the presence of the marine inspector. Firefighting Equipment§ 169.559 Fire pumps.(a) Each sailing school vessel must be equipped with fire pumps as required in Table 169.559(a). |
Table 169.559(a)_Fire Pumps------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposed and partially Protected Length protected water water service service------------------------------------------------------------------------65 feet but less than 90 feet................. \1\ 1 090 feet but less than 120 feet................ \2\ 1 \1\ 1120 feet or greater........................... \3\ 2 \1\ 1------------------------------------------------------------------------\1\ May be driven off a propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump.\2\ Must be driven by a source of power independent of the propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump.\3\ One pump may be driven off a propulsion unit and one pump may be used as a bilge pump. Pumps must be located in separate spaces.
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(b) Fire pump capacity must be in accordance with the following: |
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vessel length Minimum capacity------------------------------------------------------------------------Less than 90 ft..................... 5.5 m\3\/hr (25 gpm).90 feet but less than 120 ft........ 11.0 m\3\/hr (50 gpm).Greater than 120 ft................. 14.3 m\3\/hr (66.6 gpm).------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) Each fire pump must be fitted with a pressure gage on the discharge side of the pump. (d) Each vessel must have a hand operated portable fire pump having a capacity of at least 1.1 m3 /hr (5 gpm). This pump must be equipped with suction and discharge hose suitable for use in firefighting. § 169.561 Firemain.(a) Each vessel required to be provided with a power-driven fire pump must also be provided with a fire main, hydrants, hoses and nozzles. (b) Fire hydrants must be of sufficient number and located so that any part of the vessel may be reached with an effective stream of water from a single length of hose. (c) All piping, valves, and fittings must be in accordance with good marine practice and suitable for the purpose intended. § 169.563 Firehose.(a) One length of firehose must be provided for each fire hydrant required. (b) Vessels less than 90 feet in length must have commercial firehose or equivalent of not over 1 (c) Vessels of 90 feet or greater must have lined commercial firehose that conform to Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Standard 19 or Federal Specification ZZ-H-451. The firehose must be fitted with a combination nozzle approved under §162.027 of this chapter. (d) Each length of firehose must be a single piece 50 feet long. (e) Firehose must be connected to the hydrants at all times, except that, on open decks where no protection is afforded to the hose, it may be temporarily removed from the hydrant in heavy weather and stowed in an accessible nearby location. § 169.564 Fixed extinguishing system, general.(a) Fixed carbon dioxide or halogenated extinguishing systems must be installed to protect the following spaces— (1) The machinery and fuel tank spaces of all vessels, except where machinery and fuel tank spaces are so open to the atmosphere as to make the use of a fixed system ineffective; (2) The paint and oil rooms and similar hazardous spaces; and (3) The galley stove area, for vessels greater than 90 feet in length and certificated for exposed or partially protected water service. (b) Each fixed extinguishing system must be of an approved carbon dioxide or halogenated type and installed to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. § 169.565 Fixed carbon dioxide system.(a) The number of pounds of carbon dioxide required for each space protected must be equal to the gross volume of the space divided by the appropriate factor in Table 169.565(a). |
Table 169.565(a)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross volume of compartment, cubic feet--------------------------------------------------------------- Factor Over_ Not over_------------------------------------------------------------------------0................................................ 500 15500.............................................. 1,600 161,600............................................ 4,500 184,500............................................ ........... 20------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A separate supply of carbon dioxide is not required for each space protected. The total available supply must be sufficient for the space requiring the greatest amount. (c) Controls. (1) Each control and valve for the operation of the system must be outside the spaces protected and accessible at all times. (2) Each branch line must be fitted with an approved shutoff valve. Each valve must be kept closed at all times except to operate the particular system. (3) The arrangements must be such that the entire charge to any space can be introduced into the space by the operation of one valve selecting the space, and one control for releasing the required amount of fire extinguishing agent. The release control must be of an approved type and located adjacent to the branch line shutoff valve. (4) Complete but simple instructions for the operation of the system must be located in a conspicuous place at or near the releasing control device. (5) Each control valve to branch lines must be labeled to indicate the space served. (d) Piping. (1) The pipe and fittings for the extinguishing systems must be in accordance with the system manufacturer's approved design manual. (2) Each pipe, valve, and fitting of ferrous materials must be galvanized. (3) Each dead-end line must extend at least 2 inches beyond the last orifice and must be closed with cap or plug. (4) Each pipe, valve, and fitting must be securely supported and, where necessary, protected against injury. (5) Drains and dirt traps must be fitted where necessary to prevent accumulation of dirt or moisture. Each drain and dirt trap must be located in accessible locations but not in accommodation spaces. (e) Discharge outlets. (1) The area of discharge outlets shall be as specified in the manufacturer's approved design manual. (2) The discharge of the required amount of carbon dioxide must be complete within two minutes. (f) Cylinders. (1) Each cylinder must be securely fastened and supported, and where necessary protected against injury. Cylinders must be located outside the space protected. (2) Each cylinder must be mounted in an upright position or inclined not more than 30° from the vertical, except that cylinders which are fitted with flexible or bent siphon tubes may be inclined not more than 80° from the vertical. (3) Each cylinder used for storing extinguishing agent must be approved and marked in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. (4) Each cylinder must be mounted so it is readily accessible and capable of easy removal for recharging and inspection. Cylinders must be capable of being weighed in place. (5) Where subject to moisture, cylinders must be installed so that a space of at least 2 inches is provided between the flooring and the bottom of the cylinders. (6) Each cylinder storage area must be properly ventilated and the temperature inside must not exceed 130 ° F. (g) Provision must be made by means of plugs, covers, dampers, etc., to prevent the admission of air into the space protected. (h) Systems must be fitted with a delayed discharge and an alarm bell arranged so the alarm sounds for at least twenty seconds before the carbon dioxide is released into the space. § 169.567 Portable extinguishers.(a) The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on each vessel is determined by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in accordance with Table 169.567(a) and other provisions of this subpart. |
Table 169.567(a)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total number Type extinguishers permitted Space protected extinguishers ------------------------------------------------ Coast Guard required Medium Minimum size classification----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Living space and open boats.. 1 per 1000 cu. Halon 1211 of 1301...... 2\1/2\ pounds....... ft. of space. Foam.................... 1\1/4\ gallons...... ................ Carbon dioxide.......... 4 pounds............ B-I. Dry chemical............ 2 pounds............Propulsion machinery space 1.............. Foam.................... 1\1/4\ gallons...... with fixed CO2 or halon system. Carbon dioxide. 4 pounds....... B-I............ Dry chemical............ 2 pounds............ Halon 1211 or 1301...... 2\1/2\ pounds.......Propulsion machinery space 2.............. Foam.................... 2\1/2\ gallons...... without fixed CO2 or halon system. Carbon dioxide. 15 pounds...... B-II........... Dry chemical............ 10 pounds........... ................ Halon 1211 or 1301...... 10 pounds........... ................Galley (without fixed system) 1 per 500 cu. Foam.................... 2\1/2\ gallons...... ft. Carbon dioxide.......... 15 pounds........... B-II. Dry chemical............ 10 pounds........... Halon 1211 or 1301...... 10 pounds........... ................----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may permit the use of any approved fire extinguishers, including semiportable extinguishers, which provide equivalent fire protection. (c) All portable fire extinguishers installed on vessels must be of an approved type. (d) Portable fire extinguishers must be stowed in a location convenient to the space protected. (e) Portable fire extinguishers must be installed and located to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (f) Portable fire extinguishers which are required to be protected from freezing must not be located where freezing temperatures may be expected. (g) Each vessel must carry spare charges for at least 50 percent of each size and variety of hand portable extinguishers required. For units that can not be readily recharged on the vessel, one spare extinguisher for each classification carried onboard must be provided in lieu of spare charges. [CGD 83–005, 51 FR 897, Jan. 9, 1986; 51 FR 3785, Jan. 30, 1986] § 169.569 Fire axes.(a) Each vessel must carry at least the number of fire axes set forth in Table 169.569(a). The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection may require additional fire axes necessary for the proper protection of the vessel. |
Table 169.569(a)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Length------------------------------------------------ Number of axes Over Not over------------------------------------------------------------------------ 65 0 65 90 1 90 120 2 120 150 3 150 ......................... 4------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) Fire axes must be stowed so as to be readily available in the event of emergency. (c) If fire axes are not located in the open or behind glass, they must be placed in marked enclosures containing the fire hose. Browse Previous | Browse Next
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