[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: 46CFR108.475]



[Page 139]

 

                            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.  108.475  Piping.



    (a) Each pipe, valve, and fitting in a foam extinguishing system 

must meet the applicable requirements in Subchapter F of this chapter.

    (b) Each pipe, valve, and fitting made of ferrous material must be 

protected inside and outside from corrosion.

    (c) Each pipe, valve, and fitting must have support and protection 

from damage.

    (d) Each foam extinguishing system must have enough--

    (1) Dirt traps to prevent the accumulation of dirt in its pipes; and

    (2) Drains to remove liquid from the system.

    (e) Piping in a foam extinguishing system must be used only for 

discharging foam.