46 CFR 194.10-20
§ 194.10-20 Magazine chest construction.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 194.10-20, § 194.10-20 Magazine chest construction, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/231256
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(a) Magazine chests shall be of watertight metal construction with flush interior. The body and lid shall have a minimum thickness of 1/8 inch.
(b) Permanent sun shields shall be provided for sides and top including the lid. These shall have a minimum thickness of 1/8-inch aluminum or 16-gage steel. Side shields shall be offset from the body a distance of 1 inch. The top shield shall be offset a distance of 1 1/2 inches. Sun shields may be omitted when chests are installed “on deck protected,” shielded from direct exposure to the sun.
(c) Chests shall be limited to a gross capacity of 100 cubic feet.
(d) Chests shall be secured to the vessel's structure by means of permanently installed foundation clips or bolts or a combination thereof. Lashings will not be acceptable.
(e) Chests shall be provided with substantial hasps and staples for locking purposes.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.