46 C.F.R. § 177.100 General requirement.
Title 46 - Shipping
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. [CGD 85–080, 61 FR 961, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51050, Sept. 30, 1997]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 177—CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT
Subpart A—General Provisions
§ 177.100 General requirement.

