46 CFR 116.600
§ 116.600 Ventilation of enclosed and partially enclosed spaces.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 116.600, § 116.600 Ventilation of enclosed and partially enclosed spaces, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/227461
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Full text
(a) An enclosed or partially enclosed space within a vessel must be adequately ventilated in a manner suitable for the purpose of the space.
(b) A power ventilation system must be capable of being shut down from the pilot house.
(c) An enclosed passenger or crew accommodation space and any other space occupied by a crew member on a regular basis must be ventilated by a power ventilation system unless natural ventilation in all ordinary weather conditions is satisfactory to the OCMI.
(d) An exhaust duct over a frying vat or a grill must be at least 11 U.S. Standard Gauge (USSG) steel.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.