46 CFR § 194.20-7 - Fire protection.

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title: "46 CFR § 194.20-7 - Fire protection."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 194.20-7 Fire protection.

(a) Each chemical storeroom must be protected by a fixed automatic extinguishing system using carbon dioxide or a clean agent complying with 46 CFR subpart 95.16, installed in accordance with 46 CFR subpart 193.15.

(b) Portable fire extinguishers are required in accordance with Table 193.50-10(a) of this subchapter.

[CGFR 67-83, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33894, June 7, 2012]