46 CFR § 71.55-5 - Inspection required.

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title: "46 CFR § 71.55-5 - Inspection required."
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title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "71.55-5"
section_name: "Inspection required."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "H"
subchapter_name: "PASSENGER VESSELS"
part_number: "71"
part_name: "INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION"
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# 71.55-5 Inspection required.

(a) An inspection, either general or partial depending upon the circumstances, shall be made whenever any important repairs or alterations are undertaken.

(b) [Reserved]