A combustible liquid is defined for the purpose of the regulations in this subchapter as any liquid which gives off inflammable (flammable) vapors (as determined by flash point from Tagliabue's open-cup tester as used for test of burning oils) at or below a temperature of 150° F. and above 80° F. This definition is binding on all shippers making shipments of combustible liquids by any passenger vessel, and shall apply to owners, charterers, agents, master or other person in charge of a vessel and to other persons transporting, carrying, conveying, storing, stowing, or using combustible liquids on board passenger vessels subject to R. S. 4472, as amended, and the regulations in this subchapter. [CGFR 53-26, 18 F.R. 5221, Sept. 1, 1953] § 146.26-5 Application to vessels.

(a) The provisions of 46 U.S.C. 170, as amended, require that combustible liquids in barrels, drums, or other packages, when transported, carried, conveyed, stored, stowed, or used on board any passenger vessel shall be regulated to the extent necessary to secure effective provisions against hazards to health, life, limb, or property created by dangerous articles or substances on board such vessels.

(b) The provisions of 46 U.S.C. 391a require that combustible liquids in bulk, when transported or stowed on board any vessel shall be regulated in order to secure effective provision against the hazards of life and property created by the vessels to which this section applies. The provisions of this law are not applicable to combustible liquids that are transported or stowed in barrels, drums, or other packages on board cargo vessels.

(c) The provisions of the regulations in this part are not applicable to combustible liquids that are transported, carried, conveyed, stored or stowed in barrels, drums, or other packages on board cargo vessels.

[CGFR 63-19, 28 F.R. 5383, May 30, 1963]

§ 146.26-10 Stowage on board passenger vessels.

(a) All combustible liquids permitted for transportation on board passenger vessels shall, when taken on board such vessels, be stowed in accordance with the provisions applying to the particular character of vessel as shown in the tables forming § 146.26-100 and with the detailed regulations of stowage set forth in this subpart.

(b) ICC specification 51 portable tanks not over 20,000 pounds gross weight permitted for use as a container for combustible liquids by § 146.26-100 and carried aboard passenger vessels shall be stowed "On deck in open" only.

[CGFR 53-26, 18 F.R. 5222, Sept. 1, 1953, as amended, CGFR 63-19, 28 F.R. 5383, May 30, 1963]

Smoking or the use of open flame is prohibited in the vicinity of combustible liquid cargo stowed "On deck” and in or adjacent to holds in which such cargo is stowed or to ventilators from such holds. Smoking or the use of open flame on the weather deck in the vicinity of loading or discharge operations is prohibited. Conspicuous signs warning against smoking or the use of open flame shall be posted in applicable parts of the vessel during loading or discharging of combustible liquid cargo, and in the vicinity of such cargo stowed "On deck" or ventilators from holds containing such cargo whenever such cargo is carried. [CGFR 53-26, 18 F.R. 5222, Sept. 1, 1953]

§ 146.26-20 "On deck" stowage.

Combustible liquids, stowage of which is permitted "On deck" by the provisions of the tables forming § 146.26-100, shall be properly secured when so stowed, in a manner satisfactory to the master of the vessel consistent with the following conditions:

(a) Such liquids shall be stowed as to provide safe access to the crew's quarters and to all parts of the deck required to be used in navigation and necessary working of the vessel.

(b) Combustible liquids shall not be stowed within a distance in a horizontal plane of 25 feet from an operating or embarkation point of a lifeboat when such point is at the same deck level as that upon which such liquids are stowed.

(c) Fire plugs, sounding pipes and access to same shall be maintained free and clear of combustible liquid cargo stowed on deck.

(d) Combustible liquid cargo shall be stowed well away from any deck or spaces provided for use of passengers.

(e) The fire hose at each fire hydrant on the passenger vessel in the vicinity of combustible liquids stowed "On deck" shall be fitted with an approved combination spray nozzle. During loading and unloading operations, the pressure shall be maintained in the fire mains. Two hand portable fire extinguishers of the dry chemical type of at least 15 pounds capacity or two portable 21⁄2-gallon foam type extinguishers are also required and shall be located so as to be accessible in the event of fire occurring in the vicinity of such combustible liquid cargo. Any foam used shall be of a type suitable for use with the lading.

(f) When ICC specification 51 portable tanks not over 20,000 pounds gross weight, containing combustible liquids are stowed on deck of a passenger vessel, the area in way of each 21,000 U.S. gallons or less of combustible liquids shall be protected by one or more D-V semiportable foam (40 gal. capacity) or dry chemical (100 lbs. minimum capacity) fire extinguishers; or alternatively, by a fire hose fitted with an approved portable mechanical foam nozzle with pickup tube and two 5-gallon cans of foam When liquid concentrate. carrying commodities incompatible with the conventional foam system, the foam shall be of a type suitable for use with the lading. The fire extinguishers shall be

located so as to be accessible in the event of fire occurring in the vicinity of the portable tanks.

[CGFR 53-26, 18 F.R. 5222, Sept. 1, 1953, as amended, CGFR 63-19, 28 F.R. 5384, May 30, 1963]

$146.26-25 "Under deck" stowage.

(a) Stowage of combustible liquid cargo "Under deck" shall be either in ventilated holds or in holds that are gastight.

(b) Combustible liquids stowed in a compartment or hold, a boundary, bulkhead, or deck of which, also forms a boundary to the boiler room or engine room or a coal bunker or galley shall not be stowed within 20 feet of such bulkhead or deck. On vessels having internal combustion motors as a principal means of propulsion, combustible liquids may be stowed in a hold having a boundary bulkhead forming a division from the engine room without compliance with this requirement of stowing cargo 20 feet of such bulkhead.

[CGFR 53-26, 18 F.R. 5222, Sept. 1, 1963] § 146.26-30

Potable spirits.

Potable spirits packed in strong, tight barrels, drums, casks, wooden or fiberboard boxes may, when stowed in a compartment not subject to artificial heat, be transported on board any passenger vessel without further restriction. [CGFR 53-26, 18 F.R. 5222, Sept. 1, 1963] § 146.26-35 Use of power-operated industrial trucks in spaces containing combustible liquids.

(a) Any approved power-operated industrial truck (see § 146.09-15) may be used in spaces in which combustible liquids are stowed, including the handling thereof, unless otherwise restricted by regulations in this part.

[CGFR 61-44, 26 F.R. 11022, Nov. 28, 1961]

Stowage:

Passenger vessel

"On deck in open."

"On deck under cover.'

"Tween decks readily accessible." "Under deck away from heat." Outside containers:

Carboys, glass: boxed or .n kegs (ICC-1A, 1C) not over 13 gal. cap.

Carboys, glass: boxed (ICC-ID) not over 6 gal. cap.

Steel barrels or drums (ICC-5C, 5G) not over 110 gal. cap or 1,760 lb gr wt. Aluminum barrels or drums (ICC-42B, 42C) not over 110 gal. cap. or 1,760 lb. gr. wt. Wooden barrels or kegs (ICC10A, 10B 10C) not over 50 gal. cap.

Wooden barrels or kegs (ICC11B) WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 350 lb. gr. wt. Wooden boxes (ICC-15A, 15B, 15C, 16A, 19A) WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 200 lb. gr. wt.

Fiberboard

boxes (ICC-12B), (CFC R 41) WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 90 lb. gr. wt. Wooden boxes, nonspecification, WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading. not over 200 lb. gr. wt. Fiber or plywood drums, nonspecification, WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 90 lb. gr wt.

Ferry vessel, passenger or vehicle

Ferry stowage (AA).. Outside containers: Carboys, glass; boxed or in kegs (ICC-1A, 1C) not over 13 gal. cap.

Carboys, glass; boxed (ICC-1D) not over 62 gal. cap.

Steel barrels or drums (ICC-5C, 5G) not over 110 gal cap. or 1,760 lb. gr. wt. Aluminum barrels or drums (ICC-42B, 42C) not over 110 gal. cap. or 1,760 lb. gr. wt. Wooden barrels or kegs (ICC10A, 10B, 10C) not over 50 gal. cap.

Wooden barrels or kegs (ICC11B) WIC of glass, aluminum stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 350 lb. gr. wt. Wooden boxes (ICC-15A, 15B, 15C, 16A, 19A) WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other materiai equally resistant to the lading, not over 200 lb. gr.

wt.

Fiberboard boxes (ICC-12B), (CFC R 41) WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 90 lb. gr. wt. Wooden boxes, nonspecification, WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading. not over 200 lb. gr. wt. Fiber or plywood drums, nonspecification, WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 90 lb. gr. wt

R. R. car ferry, passenger or vehicle

Ferry stowage (BB)
Outside containers:

Carboys, glass; boxed or in kegs (ICC-1A, 1C) not over 13 gal cap.

Carboys, glass; boxed (ICC-1D not over 61⁄2 gal cap.

Steel barrels or drums (ICO-50, 5G) not over 110 gal. cap or 1,760 lb. gr wt.

Aluminum barrels or drums (ICC-42B, 42C) not over 110 gal. cap. or 1,760 lb. gr wt. Wooden barrels or kegs (ICC10A, 10B. 10C) not over 50 gal cap. Wooden barrels or kegs (ICC11B) WIC of glass, aluminum stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 350 lb. gr. wt. Wooden boxes (ICC-15A, 15B, 15C, 16A, 19A) WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 200 lb. gr wt.

Fiberboard boxes (ICC-12B), (OFC R 41) WIC of glass, aluminum, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 90 lb. gr. wt. Wooden boxes, nonspecification, WIC of glass, aluminum, stain. less steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading not over 200 lb. gr. wt.

Fiber or plywood drums, nonspec ification, WIC of glass, alumi num, stainless steel, or other material equally resistant to the lading, not over 90 lb. gr wt Tank cars (ICC-103C). Aluminum tank cars. nonspeci. fication.