[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: 46CFR62.35-10]

[Page 305]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 62_VITAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION--Table of Contents
 
Subpart 62.35_Requirements for Specific Types of Automated Vital Systems
 
Sec. 62.35-10  Flooding safety.

    (a) Automatic bilge pumps must--
    (1) Be provided with bilge high level alarms that annunciate in the 
machinery spaces and at a manned control location and are independent of 
the pump controls;
    (2) Be monitored to detect excessive operation in a specified time 
period; and
    (3) Meet all applicable pollution control requirements.
    (b) Remote controls for flooding safety equipment must remain 
functional under flooding conditions to the extent required for the 
associated equipment by Sec. 56.50-50 and Sec. 56.50-95 of this 
chapter.
    (c) Remote bilge level sensors, where provided, must be located to 
detect flooding at an early stage and to provide redundant coverage.