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  1. Title 46 —Shipping
  2. Chapter I —Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
  3. Subchapter C —Uninspected Vessels
  4. Part 28 —Requirements for Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels
  5. Subpart D   View Full Text
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Title 46ShippingPart / Section
Chapter ICoast Guard, Department of Homeland Security1 – 199
Subchapter CUninspected Vessels24 – 28
Part 28Requirements for Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels28.10 – 28.1115
Subpart DRequirements for Vessels Which Have Their Keel Laid or Are at a Similar Stage of Construction on or After or Which Undergo a Major Conversion Completed on or After September 15, 1991, and That Operate With More Than 16 Individuals on Board28.300 – 28.410
§ 28.300Applicability and general requirements.
§ 28.305Lifesaving and signaling equipment.
§ 28.310Launching of survival craft.
§ 28.315Fire pumps, fire mains, fire hydrants, and fire hoses.
§ 28.320Fixed gas fire extinguishing systems.
§ 28.325Fire detection and alarm systems.
§ 28.330Galley hood and other fire protection equipment.
§ 28.335Fuel systems.
§ 28.340Ventilation of enclosed engine and fuel tank spaces.
§ 28.345Electrical standards for vessels less than 79 feet (24 meters) in length.
§ 28.350General requirements for electrical systems.
§ 28.355Main source of electrical power.
§ 28.360Electrical distribution systems.
§ 28.365Overcurrent protection and switched circuits.
§ 28.370Wiring methods and materials.
§ 28.375Emergency source of electrical power.
§ 28.380General structural fire protection.
§ 28.385Structural fire protection for vessels that operate with more than 49 individuals on board.
§ 28.390Means of escape.
§ 28.395Embarkation stations.
§ 28.400Radar and depth sounding devices.
§ 28.405Hydraulic equipment.
§ 28.410Deck rails, lifelines, storm rails, and hand grabs.
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