46 CFR 169.564
§ 169.564 Fixed extinguishing system, general.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 169.564, § 169.564 Fixed extinguishing system, general, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230207
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(a) A fixed carbon dioxide, Halon 1301, or clean agent extinguishing system must be installed to protect the following spaces:
(1) Any vessel machinery or fuel tank space, except where the space is so open to the atmosphere as to make the use of a fixed system ineffective;
(2) Any paint or oil room, or similar hazardous space; and
(3) Any galley stove area on a vessel greater than 90 feet in length and certificated for exposed or partially protected water service.
(b) Each fixed extinguishing system must be of an approved carbon dioxide, Halon 1301, halogenated, or clean agent type and installed to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.