[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR108.217]



[Page 130]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 108_DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents

 

                 Subpart B_Construction and Arrangement

 

Sec.  108.217  Guardrails and bulwarks.



    (a) Each unit must have guardrails or bulwarks along the edge of the 

bridge, of each deck, and of each deck opening.

    (b) Each guardrail and bulwark must extend at least one meter (39.37 

inches) above the deck except where this height may interfere with the 

normal operation of the unit, a lesser height may be approved.

    (c) Removable guardrails may be installed where operating conditions 

warrant their use.