46 CFR 169.627

§ 169.627 Compartments containing diesel fuel tanks.

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Citation: 46 CFR 169.627, § 169.627 Compartments containing diesel fuel tanks, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230229
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Unless they are adequately ventilated, enclosed compartments or spaces containing diesel fuel tanks and no machinery must be provided with a gooseneck vent of not less than 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The vent opening must not be located adjacent to possible sources of vapor ignition.

Legislative history

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