[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: 46CFR131.550]



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                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

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

 

PART 131_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents

 

                Subpart E_Tests, Drills, and Inspections

 

Sec.  131.550  Maintenance of falls.



    (a) Each fall used with a launching appliance must be turned end for 

end at intervals of not more than 30 months.

    (b) Each fall used with a launching appliance must be renewed either 

when necessary because of deterioration or after the passage of not more 

than 5 years, whichever occurs earlier.

    (c) Each fall used with a launching appliance must have a corrosion-

resistant tag permanently marked with--

    (1) The date the new fall was installed; and

    (2) The last date, if any, the fall was turned end for end.