1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 61
  5. subpart 61.40
  6. § 61.40-6

View all text of Subpart 61.40 [§ 61.40-1 - § 61.40-10]

§ 61.40-6 - Periodic safety tests.

(a) Periodic Safety tests must demonstrate the proper operation of the primary and alternate controls, alarms, power sources, transfer override arrangements, interlocks, and safety controls. Systems addressed must include fire detection and extinguishing, flooding safety, propulsion, maneuvering, electric power generation and distribution, and emergency internal communications.

(b) Tests must be conducted at periodic intervals specified by the Coast Guard to confirm that vital systems and safety features continue to operate in a safe, reliable manner.

Note 1 to paragraph (b):

Normally, these tests are conducted annually.

 [CGD 81-030, 53 FR 17837, May 18, 1988, as amended by USCG-2020-0634, 89 FR 50189, June 12, 2024]

AUTHORITY: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307, 3703; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; 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: CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18890, Dec. 18, 1968, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 61.40-6