[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: 46CFR194.10-20]

[Page 386]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 194_HANDLING, USE, AND CONTROL OF EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS 
MATERIALS--Table of Contents
 
                        Subpart 194.10_Magazines
 
Sec. 194.10-20  Magazine chest construction.

    (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.