46 C.F.R. § 108.437
Pipe sizes and discharge rates for enclosed ventilation systems for rotating electrical equipment.
Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 108.437 (2026)
(a) The minimum pipe size for the initial charge must meet table 108.441 and the discharge of the required amount of CO
2
must be completed within 2 minutes.
(b) The minimum pipe size for the delayed discharge must be at least 1.25 centimeters (
1/2
inch) standard pipe.
(c) The pipe used for the initial discharge must not be used for the delayed discharge, except systems having a volume of less than 57 cubic meters (2,000 cubic feet).