[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: 46CFR118.310] [Page 353] TITLE 46_SHIPPING (This book contains parts 90 to 139) CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 118_FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents Subpart C_Fire Main System Sec. 118.310 Fire main and hydrants. (a) Except as required by paragraph (d) of this section, a vessel must have a sufficient number of fire hydrants to reach any part of the vessel using a single length of fire hose. (b) Piping, valves, and fittings in a fire main system must comply with part 119, subpart G of this subchapter. (c) Each fire hydrant must have a valve installed to allow the fire hose to be removed while the fire main is under pressure. (d) On a vessel carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers, the fire main and hydrants must meet Sec. 76.10-10 of this chapter. [CGD 85-080, 61 FR 917, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51351, Sept. 30, 1997]