46 C.F.R. § 153.353

High velocity vents.

Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 78 wordsSubsections: 3Official source

Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 153.353 (2026)

The discharge point of a B/3 or 4m venting system must be located at least 3m (approx. 10 ft) above the weatherdeck or walkway if: (a) The discharge is a vertical, unimpeded jet; (b) The jet has a minimum exit velocity of 30 m/sec (approx. 98.4 ft/sec); and (c) The high velocity vent has been approved by Commandant (CG-ENG). [CGD 78-128, 47 FR 21208, May 17, 1982, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983]
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