[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR25.35-1]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 25_REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart 25.35_Backfire Flame Control
 
Sec. 25.35-1  Requirements.


    (a) Every gasoline engine installed in a motorboat or motor vessel 
after April 25, 1940, except outboard motors, shall be equipped with an 
acceptable means of backfire flame control.
    (b) Installations made before November 19, 1952, need not meet the 
detailed requirements of this subpart and may be continued in use as 
long as they are serviceable and in good condition. Replacements shall 
meet the applicable conditions in this section.
    (c) Installations consisting of backfire flame arresters bearing 
basic Approval Nos. 162.015 or 162.041 or engine air and fuel induction 
systems bearing basic Approval Nos. 162.015 or 162.042 may be continued 
in use as long as they are serviceable and in good condition. New 
installations or replacements must meet applicable requirements of 
subpart 58.10 of this chapter.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16653, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 88-032, 56 FR 
35820, July 29, 1991]