46 CFR 171.108

§ 171.108 Manholes in double bottoms.

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Citation: 46 CFR 171.108, § 171.108 Manholes in double bottoms, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230412
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(a) The number of manholes in the inner bottom of a double bottom required by § 171.105 must be reduced to the minimum required for adequate access. (b) Each manhole must have a cover that can be— (1) Made watertight; and (2) Protected from damage by cargo or coal.

Legislative history

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