46 C.F.R. § 38.20-5

Venting—T/ALL.

Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 80 wordsSubsections: 2Official source

Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 38.20-5 (2026)

(a) Safety relief valves on cargo tanks in barges may be connected to individual or common risers which shall extend to a reasonable height above the deck. An alternate arrangement consisting of a branch vent header system as required by § 38.20-1 may be installed. In any case, the provisions of § 38.20-1 (d) through (j) shall apply. (b) Arrangements providing for venting cargo tanks at sea on unmanned barges will be considered by the Commandant upon presentation of plans.
Cross-references to the CFR
38.20-1
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