(a) Each automatic auxiliary boiler must be designed and constructed for its intended service according to the requirements of the parts referenced in table 1 to § 54.01-5 of this subchapter.
(b) Controls and safety devices for automatic auxiliary boilers must meet the applicable requirements of ASME CSD-1 (incorporated by reference, see § 63.05-1), except Paragraph CG-310.
(c) All devices and components of an automatic auxiliary boiler must satisfactorily operate within the marine environment. The boiler must satisfactorily operate with a momentary roll of 30°, a list of 15°, and a permanent trim of 5° with it installed in a position as specified by the manufacturer.
(d) An electrical control used to shut down the automatic auxiliary boiler must be installed in accordance with § 58.01-25 of this subchapter. This device must stop the fuel supply to the fuel burning equipment.
(e) Mercury tube actuated controls are prohibited from being installed and used on automatic auxiliary boilers.
[CGD 88-057, 55 FR 24238, June 15, 1990, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65191, Oct. 31, 2008]
authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306,
3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3
source: CGD 88-057, 55 FR 24238, June 15, 1990, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 63.15-1