46 CFR § 96.30-15 - Self-contained breathing apparatus.

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title: "46 CFR § 96.30-15 - Self-contained breathing apparatus."
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section_name: "Self-contained breathing apparatus."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS"
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part_name: "VESSEL CONTROL AND MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT"
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# 96.30-15 Self-contained breathing apparatus.

(a) Each vessel must have a self-contained breathing apparatus for use as protection against gas leaking from a refrigeration unit.

(b) The self-contained breathing apparatus required by paragraph (a) of this section may be one of those required by § 96.35-10.