46 CFR § 34.13-1 - Application—T/ALL.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t46/s34.13-1"
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legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "46 CFR § 34.13-1 - Application—T/ALL."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "34.13-1"
section_name: "Application—T/ALL."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "D"
subchapter_name: "TANK VESSELS"
part_number: "34"
part_name: "FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4."
regulatory_source: "CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16694, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "34"
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# 34.13-1 Application—T/ALL.

Steam smothering fire extinguishing systems are not permitted on vessels contracted for on or after January 1, 1962. Previously approved installations may be retained as long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.