46 CFR 78.47-17 - Fire extinguishing system controls.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

View all text of Subpart 78.47 [§ 78.47-1 - § 78.47-90]

§ 78.47-17 - Fire extinguishing system controls.

Each control cabinet or space containing valves or manifolds for a fire extinguishing system must be distinctly marked in conspicuous red letters at least 2 inches high: “[CARBON DIOXIDE/STEAM/FOAM/WATER SPRAY/MANUAL SPRINKLING/AUTOMATIC SPRINKLING/CLEAN AGENT—as appropriate] FIRE SYSTEM.”.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103,5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 78.47-17