[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: 46CFR113.25-30]



[Page 267]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

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

 

PART 113_COMMUNICATION AND ALARM SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart 113.25_General Emergency Alarm Systems

 

Sec.  113.25-30  General emergency alarm systems for barges of 300 or 

more gross tons with sleeping accommodations for more than six persons.



    The general emergency alarm system for a barge of 300 or more gross 

tons with sleeping accommodations for more than six persons must meet 

the requirements of Subpart 113.25, except as follows:

    (a) The number and location of contact makers must be determined by 

the design, service, and operation of the barge.

    Note: Contact makers in the primary work area, quarters area, galley 

and mess area, machinery spaces, and the navigating bridge or control 

area should be considered.

    (b) If a distribution panel cannot be above the uppermost continuous 

deck because of the design of the barge and is installed below the deck, 

it must be as near the deck as practicable.



[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 

28289, June 4, 1996]