1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i4
  4. part 153
  5. subpart B
  6. subjgrp 36
  7. § 153.462

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§ 153.462 - Static discharges from inert gas systems.

An inert gas system on a tank that carries a flammable or combustible cargo must not create static arcing as the inert gas is injected into the tank.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 153.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153.1608 also issued under 33 U.S.C. 1903 (b).

SOURCE: CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 153.462