[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: 46CFR108.477]



[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.  108.477  Fire hydrants.



    (a) If a fixed foam extinguishing system has outlets in a main 

machinery space, at least 2 fire hydrants, in addition to the fire 

hydrants required by Sec.  108.423 of this subpart, must be installed 

outside the entrances to the space with each at a separate entrance.

    (b) Each hydrant must have enough hose to spray any part of the 

space.

    (c) Each hydrant must have a combination nozzle and applicator.



                Fire Protection for Helicopter Facilities