[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR45.139]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 45_GREAT LAKES LOAD LINES--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart D_Conditions of Assignment
 
Sec. 45.139  Side scuttles.

    (a) The sill of each side scuttle must be above a line that is drawn 
parallel to the freeboard deck at side having its lowest point 2.5 
percent of the breadth or 20 in above the summer load waterline, 
whichever is higher.
    (b) Except as provided for in paragraph (c) of this section, each 
side scuttle to a space below the freeboard deck,

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or to a space within an enclosed superstructure, must have a hinged 
inside deadlight which is designed so that it can be secured watertight 
over the side scuttle.
    (c) A side scuttle of a superstructure end bulkhead door, 
companionway door, or deckhouse door may have a portable inside 
deadlight which is designed so that it can be:
    (1) Secured watertight over the side scuttle; and
    (2) Stowed inside the superstructure, companionway, or deckhouse 
when not in use, in a readily accessible location on or adjacent to the 
door.

[CGD 73-49R, 38 FR 12290, May 10, 1973, as amended by CCGD 80-116, 46 FR 
56788, Nov. 19, 1981]