46 CFR § 95.05-1 - Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.

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title: "46 CFR § 95.05-1 - Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems."
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# 95.05-1 Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.

(a) Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems are not required except in special cases; but if installed, the systems must meet the applicable requirements of 46 CFR, part 76 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.

(b) In each compartment containing explosives, and in adjacent cargo compartments, there must be provided a smoke detection system. When used, sample extraction smoke detection systems must meet the requirements in § 95.05-3.

(c) Enclosed spaces that are “specially suitable for vehicles” must be fitted with a fire detection and alarm system.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48263, July 22, 2016]