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Title 46 → Chapter I → Subchapter Q → Part 161

TITLE 46—Shipping

CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

SUBCHAPTER Q—EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MATERIALS: SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

PART 161—ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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Subpart 161.001—[RESERVED]

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Subpart 161.002—FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS

§161.002-1
Incorporation by reference.
§161.002-2
Definitions.
§161.002-3
[Reserved]
§161.002-4
General requirements.
§161.002-6
Testing requirements.
§161.002-8
Automatic fire detecting systems, general requirements.
§161.002-9
Fire detection system, power supply.
§161.002-10
Fire detection system control unit.
§161.002-15
Sample extraction smoke detection systems.
§161.002-17
Equivalents.
§161.002-18
System method of applications for type approval.
§161.002-19
Device method of application for type approval.
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Subpart 161.006—SEARCHLIGHTS, MOTOR LIFEBOAT, FOR MERCHANT VESSELS

§161.006-1
Applicable specifications.
§161.006-2
Type.
§161.006-3
Materials and workmanship.
§161.006-4
Requirements.
§161.006-5
Sampling, inspections and tests.
§161.006-6
Procedure for approval.
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Subpart 161.008—[RESERVED]

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Subpart 161.010—FLOATING ELECTRIC WATERLIGHT

§161.010-1
Incorporation by reference.
§161.010-2
Design, construction, and test requirements.
§161.010-3
Inspections and methods of test.
§161.010-4
Procedure for approval.
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Subpart 161.011—EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATING RADIOBEACONS

§161.011-1
Purpose.
§161.011-5
Classes.
§161.011-10
EPIRB approval.
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Subpart 161.012—PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE LIGHTS

§161.012-1
Scope.
§161.012-3
Definitions.
§161.012-5
Approval procedures.
§161.012-7
Construction.
§161.012-9
Performance.
§161.012-11
Approval tests.
§161.012-13
Production tests and inspections.
§161.012-15
Markings.
§161.012-17
Instructions.
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Subpart 161.013—ELECTRIC DISTRESS LIGHT FOR BOATS

§161.013-1
Applicability.
§161.013-3
General performance requirements.
§161.013-5
Intensity requirements.
§161.013-7
Signal requirements.
§161.013-9
Independent power source.
§161.013-11
Prototype test.
§161.013-13
Manufacturer certification and labeling.
§161.013-17
Manufacturer notification.

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