1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i2
  4. part 76
  5. subpart 76.60
  6. § 76.60-5

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§ 76.60-5 - Number required.

(a) All vessels except barges shall carry at least the minimum number of fire axes as set forth in table 76.60-5(a). Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, from requiring such additional fire axes as he deems necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.

Table 76.60-5(a)

Gross tons Number of axes Over Not over 501 502002 2005004 5001,0006 1,0008

(b) Covered barges shall carry at least three fire axes and uncovered barges shall carry at least two fire axes.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16940, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 76.60-5