[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: 46CFR28.205]

[Page 335]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 28_REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS
--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart C_Requirements for Documented Vessels That Operate Beyond the 
 Boundary Lines or With More Than 16 Individuals On Board, or for Fish 
              Tender Vessels Engaged in the Aleutian Trade
 
Sec. 28.205  Fireman's outfits and self-contained breathing apparatus.

    (a) Each vessel that operates with more than 49 individuals on board 
must be equipped with at least two fireman's outfits stowed in widely 
separated locations.
    (b) Each vessel that uses ammonia as a refrigerant must be equipped 
with at least two self-contained breathing apparatuses.
    (c) A fireman's outfit must consist of one self-contained breathing 
apparatus with lifeline attached, one flashlight, a rigid helmet, boots, 
gloves, protective clothing, and one fire axe.
    (d) At least one spare air bottle must be provided for each self-
contained breathing apparatus.
    (e) Each self-contained breathing apparatus must be approved by the 
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and by the National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), have as a minimum 
a 30 minute air supply, and a full facepiece.