1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I
  4. part 28
  5. subpart D
  6. § 28.325

View all text of Subpart D [§ 28.300 - § 28.410]

§ 28.325 - Fire detection and alarm systems.

(a) Each accommodation space must be equipped with an independent modular smoke detector or a smoke actuated fire detecting unit installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76.

(b) An independent modular smoke detector must meet UL 217 and be listed as a “Single Station Smoke Detector—Also suitable for use in Recreational Vehicles.”

(c) The regulations in this section have preemptive effect over State or local regulation within the same field.

[CGD 88-079, 56 FR 40393, Aug. 14, 1991, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48247, July 22, 2016]

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3316, 4502, 4505, 4506, 6104, 8103, 10603; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGD 88-079, 56 FR 40393, Aug. 14, 1991, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 28.325