1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I
  4. part 28
  5. subpart D
  6. § 28.330

View all text of Subpart D [§ 28.300 - § 28.410]

§ 28.330 - Galley hood and other fire protection equipment.

(a) Each vessel must be fitted with a grease extraction hood complying with UL 710 above each grill, broiler, and deep fat fryer.

(b) Each grease extraction hood must be equipped with a pre-engineered dry or wet chemical fire extinguishing system meeting the applicable sections of NFPA 17 or 17A and must be listed by an independent laboratory.

(c) A vessel 79 feet (24 meters) or more in length must have at least one fire axe located in or adjacent to the operating station.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3316, 4502, 4505, 4506, 6104, 8103, 10603; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGD 88-079, 56 FR 40393, Aug. 14, 1991, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 28.330