[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: 46CFR61.40-1]

[Page 296]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 61_PERIODIC TESTS AND INSPECTIONS--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart 61.40_Design Verification and Periodic Testing of Vital System 
                               Automation
 
Sec. 61.40-1  General.

    Source: CGD 81-030, 53 FR 17837, May 18, 1988, unless otherwise 
noted.


    (a) All automatically or remotely controlled or monitored vital 
systems addressed by part 62 of this subchapter must be subjected to 
tests and inspections to evaluate the operation and reliability of 
controls, alarms, safety features, and interlocks. Test procedures must 
be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval.
    (b) Persons designated by the owner of the vessel shall conduct all 
tests and the Design Verification and Periodic Safety tests shall be 
witnessed by the Coast Guard.
    (c) Design Verification and Periodic Safety test procedure documents 
approved by the Coast Guard must be retained aboard the vessel.