[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: 46CFR171.108]

[Page 139]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 171_SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS--Table 
of Contents
 
              Subpart D_Additional Subdivision Requirements
 
Sec. 171.108  Manholes in double bottoms.

    (a) The number of manholes in the inner bottom of a double bottom 
required by Sec. 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.