§ 154.805 Vent masts.

Relief valves or common vent headers from relief valves must discharge to a vent mast that: (a) Discharges vertically upward; (b) Has a rain cap or other means of preventing the entrance of rain or snow; (c) Has a screen with 25mm (1 inch) wire mesh or bars not more than 25mm (1 in.) apart on the discharge port; (d) Extends at least to a height of B/3 or 6m (19.7 ft.), whichever is greater, above the weather deck and 6m (19.7 ft.) above the working level; (e) For a cargo tank, does not exhaust cargo vapors within a radius of B or 25m (82 ft.), whichever is less, from any forced or natural ventilation intake or other opening to an accommodation, service, control station, or other gas-safe space, except that for vessels less than 90m (295 ft.) in length, shorter distances may be specially approved by the Commandant (CG-OES); (f) For a containment system, except a cargo tank, does not exhaust vapor within a radius of 10m (32.8 ft.) or less from any forced or natural ventilation intake or other opening to an accommodation, service, control station, or other gas-safe space; (g) Has drains to remove any liquid that may accumulate; and (h) Prevents accumulations of liquid at the relief valves.