46 CFR 143.220
§ 143.220 Machinery space fire prevention.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 143.220, § 143.220 Machinery space fire prevention, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/228237
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(a) All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space.
(b) Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact with these components.
(c) Flammable and combustible products must not be stored in machinery spaces, unless they are stored in a suitable container that meets the requirements of § 142.225 of this subchapter.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.