46 CFR § 147A.43 - Other sources of ignition; flammable fumigants.

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title: "46 CFR § 147A.43 - Other sources of ignition; flammable fumigants."
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section_name: "Other sources of ignition; flammable fumigants."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "DANGEROUS CARGOES"
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part_name: "INTERIM REGULATIONS FOR SHIPBOARD FUMIGATION"
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# 147A.43 Other sources of ignition; flammable fumigants.

While the space that is fumigated is being sealed or during fumigation, no person may use matches, smoking materials, fires, open flames, or any other source of ignition in any spaces that are not determined to be safe for occupancy under § 147A.11(b)(1)(i).