46 CFR 174.325 - Equalization.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

View all text of Subpart I [§ 174.300 - § 174.340]

§ 174.325 - Equalization.

When doing the calculations required by § 174.310 of this subpart—

(a) Equalization arrangements requiring mechanical aids, such as valves, may not be assumed to be effective in reducing the angle of heel; and

(b) Spaces joined by ducts may be assumed to be common spaces only if equalization takes place within 15 minutes after flooding begins.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 9118,9119,9153; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306,3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 174.180 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905

source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51048, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 174.325