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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Each fuel tank in a boat must have been tested by its manufacturer under § 183.580 and not leak when subjected to the pressure marked on the tank label under § 183.514(b)(5).
(b) Each fuel tank must not leak if subjected to the fire test under § 183.590. Leakage is determined by the static pressure test under § 183.580, except that the test pressure must be at least one-fourth PSIG.
(c) Each fuel tank of less than 25 gallons capacity must not leak if tested under § 183.584.
(d) Each fuel tank with a capacity of 25 to 199 gallons must not leak if tested under § 183.586.
(e) Each fuel tank of 200 gallons capacity or more must not leak if tested under §§ 183.586 and 183.588.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.183.510 Fuel tanks - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/cfr-sect-33-183-510/
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