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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.149.404 Can I use fire fighting equipment that is not Coast Guard approved ?

Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a)A deepwater port may use fire fighting equipment that is not Coast Guard approved as excess equipment, pursuant to § 149.403 of this subpart, if the equipment does not endanger the port or the persons aboard it in any way. This equipment must be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL), as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7, and it must be maintained in good working condition.

(b) Use of non–Coast Guard-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as excess equipment provided that—

(1) Components are listed by an NRTL as defined in 46 CFR 161.002–2, and are designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with an appropriate industry standard and the manufacturer's specific guidance;

(2) Installation conforms to the requirements of 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), with specific regard to the hazardous location installation regulations in 46 CFR 111.105;

(3) Coast Guard plan review is completed for wiring plans;  and

(4) The system and units remain functional as intended. To ensure this, marine inspectors may test and inspect the system.

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