[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: 46CFR28.155]

[Page 334]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 28_REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS
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                 Subpart B_Requirements for All Vessels
 
Sec. 28.155  Excess fire detection and protection equipment.

    Installation of fire detection and protection equipment in excess of 
that required by the regulations in this subchapter is permitted 
provided that the excess equipment does not endanger the vessel or 
individuals on board in any way. The excess equipment must, at a 
minimum, be listed and labeled by an independent, nationally recognized 
testing laboratory and be in accordance with an appropriate industry 
standard for design, installation, testing, and maintenance.