Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Nov 04, 2024
§ 153.240 - Insulation.

Cargo containment system insulation made necessary by the requirements of this part must meet the requirements in § 38.05-20 of this chapter. However, the vapor barrier required by § 38.05-20(b) is unnecessary if the insulation is:

(a) Protected from the weather, and attached to a containment system maintained at a temperature in excess of 46 °C (approx. 115 °F); or

(b) In an atmosphere whose dew point is less than the temperature of any surface in contact with the insulation.

[CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58284, Sept. 29, 2014]
authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 153.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153.1608 also issued under 33 U.S.C. 1903 (b)
source: CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 153.240