46 CFR 127.260

§ 127.260 Ventilation for accommodations.

United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective

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Citation: 46 CFR 127.260, § 127.260 Ventilation for accommodations, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/227782
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(a) Each accommodation space must be adequately ventilated in a manner suitable for the purpose of the space. (b) Each vessel of 100 or more gross tons must be provided with a mechanical ventilation system unless the cognizant OCMI is satisfied that a natural system, such as opening windows, portholes, or doors, will accomplish adequate ventilation in ordinary weather.

Legislative history

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