1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i3
  4. part 111
  5. subpart 111.106
  6. § 111.106-11

View all text of Subpart 111.106 [§ 111.106-1 - § 111.106-17]

§ 111.106-11 - Classification of storage and handling locations of heated combustible liquid cargoes.

(a) This section applies to locations surrounding the storage and handling of combustible liquid cargoes with closed-cup flashpoints exceeding 60 °C (140 °F).

(b) The interiors of independent storage tanks and integral tanks containing cargoes with closed-cup flashpoints of 60 °C (140 °F) or higher and heated to within 15 °C of their flashpoint are considered Class I Special Division 1 (Zone 0). The hazardous locations in § 111.106-9 of this subpart apply.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2. Section 111.05-20 and Subpart 111.106 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

SOURCE: CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 111.106-11