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Title 46

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  1. Title 46 —Shipping
  2. Chapter I —Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
  3. Subchapter H —Passenger Vessels
  4. Part 72   View Full Text
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Title 46ShippingPart / Section
Chapter ICoast Guard, Department of Homeland Security1 – 199
Subchapter HPassenger Vessels70 – 89
Part 72Construction and Arrangement72.01-1 – 72.40-90
Subpart 72.01Hull Structure72.01-1 – 72.01-90
Subpart 72.03General Fire Protection72.03-1 – 72.03-15
§ 72.03-1Application.
§ 72.03-5Fire hazards to be minimized.
§ 72.03-10Woodwork insulated from heated surfaces.
§ 72.03-15Lamp room construction.
Subpart 72.04Navigation Bridge Visibility72.04-1
§ 72.04-1Navigation bridge visibility.
Subpart 72.05Structural Fire Protection72.05-1 – 72.05-90
Subpart 72.10Means of Escape72.10-1 – 72.10-90
Subpart 72.15Ventilation72.15-1 – 72.15-90
§ 72.15-1Application.
§ 72.15-5Structural fire protection.
§ 72.15-10Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower.
§ 72.15-15Ventilation for closed spaces.
§ 72.15-20Ventilation for crew quarters and passenger spaces.
§ 72.15-90Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
Subpart 72.20Accommodations for Officers and Crew72.20-1 – 72.20-90
Subpart 72.25Passenger Accommodations72.25-1 – 72.25-15
§ 72.25-1Application.
§ 72.25-10Location of passenger quarters.
§ 72.25-15Passenger accommodations for excursion boats, ferryboats, and passenger barges.
Subpart 72.30Subdivision and Stability72.30-1
§ 72.30-1Application.
Subpart 72.40Rails and Guards72.40-1 – 72.40-90
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