[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: 46CFR170.250]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 170_STABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INSPECTED VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart H_Watertight Bulkhead Doors
 
Sec. 170.250  Types and classes.

    (a) Watertight doors, except doors between cargo spaces, are classed 
as follows:
    (1) Class 1--Hinged door.
    (2) Class 2--Sliding door, operated by hand gear only.
    (3) Class 3--Sliding door, operated by power and by hand gear.
    (b) The following types of watertight doors are not permitted:
    (1) A plate door secured only by bolts; and
    (2) A door required to be closed by dropping or by the action of 
dropping weights.
    (c) Whenever a door of a particular class is prescribed by these 
regulations, a door of a class bearing a higher number may be used.