46 C.F.R. § 172.240   Permeability of spaces.


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Title 46: Shipping
PART 172—SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO BULK CARGOES
Subpart H—Special Rules Pertaining to Great Lakes Dry Bulk Cargo Vessels

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§ 172.240   Permeability of spaces.

When doing the calculations required in §172.225,

(a) The permeability of a floodable space, other than a machinery or cargo space, must be assumed as listed in Table 172.240;

(b) Calculations in which a machinery space is treated as a floodable space must be based on an assumed machinery space permeability of 85% unless the use of an assumed permeability of less than 85% is justified in detail; and

(c) Calculations in which a cargo space that is completely filled is considered flooded must be based on an assumed cargo space permeability of 60% unless the use of an assumed permeability of less than 60% is justified in detail. If the cargo space is not completely filled, a cargo space permeability of 95% must be assumed unless the use of an assumed permeability of less than 95% is justified in detail.

                       Table 172.240_Permeability------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                          Permeability                   Spaces and tanks                        (percent)------------------------------------------------------------------------Storeroom spaces.....................................          60Accommodations spaces................................          95Voids................................................          95Consumable liquid tanks..............................  \1\ 95 or 0Other liquid tanks...................................  \2\ 95 or 0Cargo (completely filled)............................          60Cargo (empty)........................................          95Machinery............................................         85------------------------------------------------------------------------\1\ Whichever results in the more disabling condition.\2\ If tanks are partially filled, the permeability must be determined  from the actual density and amount of liquid carried.

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