1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i3
  4. part 120
  5. subpart E
  6. § 120.550

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§ 120.550 - General alarm systems.

(a) All vessels with overnight accommodations must be equipped with a general alarm system.

(b) A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers must have a general alarm that meets the requirements of § 113.25 in subchapter J of this chapter.

(c) The public address system required by § 121.610 of this chapter may be used to sound the general alarm signal.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 120.550