[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR196.30-10] [Page 404] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 196--OPERATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart 196.30--Reports of Accidents, Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment Sec. 196.30-10 Notice required before repair. (a) No repairs or alterations, except in an emergency, shall be made to any lifesaving or fire detecting or extinguishing equipment without advance notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. When emergency repairs or alterations have been made, notice shall be given to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, as soon as practicable.