46 CFR 78.47-17

§ 78.47-17 Fire extinguishing system controls.

United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective

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Citation: 46 CFR 78.47-17, § 78.47-17 Fire extinguishing system controls, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/226145
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Each control cabinet or space containing valves or manifolds for a fire extinguishing system must be distinctly marked in conspicuous red letters at least 2 inches high: “[CARBON DIOXIDE/STEAM/FOAM/WATER SPRAY/MANUAL SPRINKLING/AUTOMATIC SPRINKLING/CLEAN AGENT—as appropriate] FIRE SYSTEM.”.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.