[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR169.101] [Page 31-33] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 169_SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS--Table of Contents Subpart 169.100_General Provisions Sec. 169.101 Purpose. Subpart 169.100_General Provisions Sec. 169.101 Purpose. 169.103 Applicability. 169.107 Definitions. 169.109 Equivalents. 169.111 Administrative procedures. 169.112 Special consideration. 169.113 Right of appeal. 169.115 Incorporation by reference. 169.117 OMB control numbers. 169.119 Vessel status. 169.121 Loadlines. Subpart 169.200_Inspection and Certification Certificate of Inspection 169.201 When required. 169.203 Description. 169.205 Obtaining or renewing a Certificate of Inspection. 169.207 Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection. 169.209 Routes permitted. 169.211 Permit to proceed for repair. 169.213 Permit to carry excursion party. 169.215 Certificate of inspection amendment. 169.217 Posting. Letter of Designation 169.218 Procedures for designating sailing school vessels. 169.219 Renewal of letter of designation. Inspection for Certification 169.220 General. 169.221 Initial inspection for certification. 169.222 Scope of inspection for certification. 169.223 Subsequent inspections for certification. Reinspection 169.225 Annual inspection. 169.226 Periodic inspection. 169.227 Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity. Drydocking or Hauling Out 169.229 Drydock examination, internal structural examination, and underwater survey intervals. 169.230 Underwater Survey in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD). 169.231 Definitions relating to hull examinations. 169.233 Notice and plans required. 169.234 Integral fuel oil tank examinations. Repairs and Alterations 169.235 Permission required. 169.236 Inspection and testing required. Inspections 169.237 Inspection standards. 169.239 Hull. 169.241 Machinery. 169.243 Electrical. 169.245 Lifesaving equipment. 169.247 Firefighting equipment. 169.249 Pressure vessels. 169.251 Steering apparatus. 169.253 Miscellaneous systems and equipment. 169.255 Sanitary inspection. 169.257 Unsafe practices. 169.259 Limitations of inspections. Subpart 169.300_Construction and Arrangement Plans 169.305 Plans required. 169.307 Plans for sister vessels. Hull Structure 169.309 Structural standards. 169.311 Fire protection. 169.313 Means of escape. 169.315 Ventilation (other than machinery spaces). Living Spaces 169.317 Accommodations. 169.319 Washrooms and toilets. 169.323 Furniture and furnishings. Rails and Guards 169.327 Deck rails. 169.329 Storm rails. 169.331 Guards in hazardous locations. Subpart 169.400_Watertight Integrity, Subdivision, and Stability 169.401 Applicability. Subpart 169.500_Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment Lifesaving Equipment--General 169.505 Equipment installed but not required. 169.507 Responsibility of master. 169.509 Approval for repairs and alterations. Primary Lifesaving Equipment 169.513 Types of primary equipment. 169.515 Number required. 169.517 Rescue boat. 169.519 Availability. 169.521 Stowage. [[Page 32]] Equipment for Primary Lifesaving Apparatus 169.525 General. 169.527 Required equipment for lifeboats. 169.529 Description of lifeboat equipment. 169.535 Required equipment for lifefloats. 169.537 Description of equipment for lifefloats. Personal Flotation Devices 169.539 Type required. 169.541 Number required. 169.543 Distribution and stowage. 169.545 Markings. Additional Lifesaving Equipment 169.549 Ring lifebuoys and water lights. 169.551 Exposure suits. 169.553 Pyrotechnic distress signals. 169.555 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). 169.556 Work vests. Firefighting Equipment 169.559 Fire pumps. 169.561 Firemain. 169.563 Firehose. 169.564 Fixed extinguishing system, general. 169.565 Fixed carbon dioxide system. 169.567 Portable extinguishers. 169.569 Fire axes. Subpart 169.600_Machinery and Electrical 169.601 General. Internal Combustion Engine Installations 169.605 General. 169.607 Keel cooler installations. 169.608 Non-integral keel cooler installations. 169.609 Exhaust systems. 169.611 Carburetors. Fuel Systems 169.613 Gasoline fuel systems. 169.615 Diesel fuel systems. Steering Systems 169.618 General. 169.619 Reliability. 169.621 Communications. 169.622 Rudder angle indicators. 169.623 Power-driven steering systems. Ventilation 169.625 Compartments containing diesel machinery. 169.627 Compartments containing diesel fuel tanks. 169.629 Compartments containing gasoline machinery or fuel tanks. 169.631 Separation of machinery and fuel tank spaces from accommodation spaces. Piping Systems 169.640 General. 169.642 Vital systems. Bilge Systems 169.650 General. 169.652 Bilge piping. 169.654 Bilge pumps. Electrical 169.662 Hazardous locations. Electrical Installations Operating at Potentials of Less Than 50 Volts on Vessels of Less Than 100 Gross Tons 169.664 Applicability. 169.665 Name plates. 169.666 Generators and motors. 169.667 Switchboards. 169.668 Batteries. 169.669 Radiotelephone equipment. 169.670 Circuit breakers. 169.671 Accessories. 169.672 Wiring for power and lighting circuits. 169.673 Installation of wiring for power and lighting circuits. Electrical Installations Operating at Potentials of 50 Volts or More on Vessels of Less Than 100 Gross Tons 169.674 Applicability. 169.675 Generators and motors. 169.676 Grounded electrical systems. 169.677 Equipment protection and enclosure. 169.678 Main distribution panels and switchboards. 169.679 Wiring for power and lighting circuits. 169.680 Installation of wiring for power and lighting circuits. 169.681 Disconnect switches and devices. 169.682 Distribution and circuit loads. 169.683 Overcurrent protection, general. 169.684 Overcurrent protection for motors and motor branch circuits. 169.685 Electric heating and cooking equipment. 169.686 Shore power. Electrical Installations on Vessels of 100 Gross Tons and Over 169.687 General. 169.688 Power supply. 169.689 Demand loads. 169.690 Lighting branch circuits. 169.691 Navigation lights. 169.692 Remote stop stations. 169.693 Engine order telegraph systems. Subpart 169.700_Vessel Control, Miscellaneous Systems, and Equipment 169.703 Cooking and heating. 169.705 Mooring equipment. [[Page 33]] 169.709 Compass. 169.711 Emergency lighting. 169.713 Engineroom communication system. 169.715 Radio. 169.717 Fireman's outfit. 169.721 Storm sails and halyards (exposed and partially protected waters only). 169.723 Safety belts. 169.725 First aid kit. 169.726 Radar reflector. Markings 169.730 General alarm bell switch. 169.731 General alarm bells. 169.732 Carbon dioxide alarm. 169.733 Fire extinguishing branch lines. 169.734 Fire extinguishing system controls. 169.735 Fire hose stations. 169.736 Self-contained breathing apparatus. 169.737 Hand portable fire extinguishers. 169.738 Emergency lights. 169.739 Lifeboats. 169.740 Liferafts and lifefloats. 169.741 Personal flotation devices and ring life buoys. 169.743 Portable magazine chests. 169.744 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). 169.745 Escape hatches and emergency exits. 169.746 Fuel shutoff valves. 169.747 Watertight doors and hatches. 169.750 Radio call sign. 169.755 Draft marks and draft indicating systems. Subpart 169.800_Operations 169.805 Exhibition of licenses. 169.807 Notice of casualty. 169.809 Charts and nautical publications. 169.813 Station bills. 169.815 Emergency signals. 169.817 Master to instruct ship's company. 169.819 Manning of lifeboats and liferafts. 169.821 Patrol person. 169.823 Openings. 169.824 Compliance with provisions of certificate of inspection. 169.825 Wearing of safety belts. Tests, Drills, and Inspections 169.826 Steering, communications and control. 169.827 Hatches and other openings. 169.829 Emergency lighting and power systems. 169.831 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). 169.833 Fire and boat drills. 169.837 Lifeboats, liferafts, and lifefloats. 169.839 Firefighting equipment. 169.840 Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements. 169.841 Logbook entries. 169.847 Lookouts. 169.849 Posting placards containing instructions for launching and inflating inflatable liferafts. 169.853 Display of plans. 169.855 Pre-underway training. 169.857 Disclosure of safety standards. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 793; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; Sec. 169.117 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. Source: CGD 83-005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, unless otherwise noted. The regulations in this part set forth uniform requirements which are suited to the particular characteristics and specialized operations of sailing school vessels as defined in Title 46, United States Code section 2101(30).