33 CFR 86.02
§ 86.02 Bell or gong.
United States · 33 CFR — Navigation and Navigable Waters · Status: effective
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- 33 CFR 86.02, § 86.02 Bell or gong, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/149989
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(a) Intensity of signal. A bell or gong, or other device having similar sound characteristics shall produce a sound pressure level of not less than 110 dB at 1 meter.
(b) Construction. Bells and gongs shall be made of corrosion-resistant material and designed to give clear tone. The diameter of the mouth of the bell shall be not less than 300 mm for vessels of 20 meters or more in length. Where practicable, a power-driven bell striker is recommended to ensure constant force but manual operation shall be possible. The mass of the striker shall be not less than 3 percent of the mass of the bell.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.