[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: 46CFR108.415]



[Page 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.  108.415  Fire pump: General.



    A fire main system must have at least two independently driven fire 

pumps that can each deliver water at a continuous pitot tube pressure of 

at least 3.5 kilograms per square centimeter (approximately 50 pounds 

per square inch) at least two fire hose nozzles that are connected to 

the highest two fire hydrants on the unit. Alternative designs that meet 

the pressure requirement of this paragraph will be considered for column 

stabilized and self elevating units.