46 CFR 58.25-40
§ 58.25-40 Arrangement of the steering-gear compartment.
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- 46 CFR 58.25-40, § 58.25-40 Arrangement of the steering-gear compartment, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/225247
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(a) The steering-gear compartment must—
(1) Be readily accessible and, as far as practicable, separated from any machinery space;
(2) Ensure working access to machinery and controls in the compartment; and
(3) Include handrails and either gratings or other non-slip surfaces to ensure a safe working environment if hydraulic fluid leaks.
(b) [Reserved]
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.