[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: 46CFR108.405]



[Page 132-133]

 

                            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 D_Fire Extinguishing Systems

 

Sec.  108.405  Fire detection system.



    (a) Each fire detection system and each smoke detection system on a 

unit must--

    (1) Be approved by the Commandant; and



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    (2) Have a visual alarm and an audible alarm in the pilothouse or at 

a normally manned control station for the system.

    (b) Each fire detection system must be divided into zones to limit 

the area covered by any particular alarm signal.

    (c) Each visual alarm must--

    (1) Have a chart or diagram next to the alarm that shows the 

location of the zones in the system and that contains the instructions 

for operating, and testing the system;

    (2) When activated show the zone in the system where fire has been 

detected; and

    (3) Be in a noticeable location in the pilothouse or control 

station.