[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: 46CFR34.20-10]

[Page 457]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 34_FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart 34.20_Deck Foam System, Details
 
Sec. 34.20-10  Controls--T/ALL.

    (a) The foam agent, its container, measuring devices, and other 
items peculiar to this system shall be of an approved type.
    (b) The foam agent container and the main controls for operating the 
system shall be located in a protected space not likely to be made 
inaccessible in the event of a fire in any portion of the cargo area.
    (c) Complete, but simple instructions for the operation of the 
system shall be located in a conspicuous place at or near the controls.
    (d) All valves shall be marked as required by Sec. 35.40-17.
    (e) The deck foam system on each tankship that has a keel laying 
date on or after January 1, 1975, must be capable of being actuated, 
including introduction of foam to the foam main, within three minutes of 
notification of a fire.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16694, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74-127, 41 FR 
3846, Jan. 26, 1976]