[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR32.50-1]

[Page 431]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 32_SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, AND HULL REQUIREMENTS--Table 
 
        Subpart 32.50_Pumps, Piping, and Hose for Cargo Handling
 
Sec. 32.50-1  Cargo pumps for tank vessels constructed on or 


after November 10, 1936--TB/ALL.

    On all tank vessels, the construction or conversion of which is 
started on or after November 10, 1936, the cargo pumps shall be designed 
and installed to minimize the danger of sparking. Special care shall be 
exercised in the design of packing spaces in order to secure ample depth 
and accessibility of glands. Where cargo pump shafts pierce gastight 
bulkheads, stuffing boxes with readily accessible gastight glands shall 
be provided.