1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i3
  4. part 127
  5. subpart B
  6. § 127.260

View all text of Subpart B [§ 127.200 - § 127.280]

§ 127.260 - Ventilation for accommodations.

(a) Each accommodation space must be adequately ventilated in a manner suitable for the purpose of the space.

(b) Each vessel of 100 or more gross tons must be provided with a mechanical ventilation system unless the cognizant OCMI is satisfied that a natural system, such as opening windows, portholes, or doors, will accomplish adequate ventilation in ordinary weather.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49328, Sept. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 127.260