46 CFR § 97.37-60 - Watertight doors.

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# 97.37-60 Watertight doors.

Quick-acting Class I watertight doors fitted in accordance with the requirements in § 170.255(d) of this chapter must be marked “KEEP THIS DOOR CLOSED”.

[CGD 80-129, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986]