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Title 46 → Chapter I → Subchapter K → Part 116
§116.100 General requirements.
§116.115 Applicability to existing vessels.
§116.202 Plans and information required.
§116.210 Plans for sister vessels.
§116.300 Structural design.
§116.330 Sailing vessels.
§116.340 Alternate design considerations.
§116.400 Application.
§116.405 General arrangement and outfitting.
§116.415 Fire control boundaries.
§116.422 Ceilings, linings, trim, interior finish and decorations.
§116.423 Furniture and furnishings.
§116.425 Deck coverings.
§116.427 Fire load of accommodation and service spaces.
§116.430 Insulation other than for structural fire protection.
§116.433 Windows and air ports in fire control boundaries.
§116.435 Doors.
§116.438 Stairtowers, stairways, ladders, and elevators.
§116.439 Balconies.
§116.440 Atriums.
§116.500 Means of escape.
§116.600 Ventilation of enclosed and partially enclosed spaces.
§116.610 Ventilation ducts.
§116.620 Ventilation of machinery and fuel tank spaces.
§116.700 General requirements.
§116.710 Overnight accommodations.
§116.730 Crew accommodations on vessels of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers.
§116.800 General requirements.
§116.810 Overnight accommodations.
§116.820 Seating.
§116.900 Deck rails.
§116.920 Storm rails.
§116.940 Guards in vehicle spaces.
§116.960 Guards for exposed hazards.
§116.970 Protection against hot piping.
§116.1010 Safety glazing materials.
§116.1020 Strength.
§116.1030 Operating station visibility.
§116.1110 Drainage of flush deck vessels.
§116.1120 Drainage of cockpit vessels, well deck vessels, and open boats.
§116.1160 Watertight integrity.
§116.1200 Ballast.
Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
(a) Except as provided in §116.210, the owner of a vessel requesting initial inspection for certification must, prior to the start of construction, submit for approval three copies of the following plans. The plans may be delivered by visitors to the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding Officer (MSC), Attn: Marine Safety Center, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7430, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7430, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 24464, May 15, 1996; USCG-2007-29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49234, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2016-0498, 82 FR 35091, July 28, 2017]
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 30, 1997]
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]
(c) Vessels meeting the structural fire protection requirements of SOLAS, Chapter II-2, Regulations 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 (incorporated by reference, see §114.600), may be considered equivalent to the provisions of this subpart.
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48269, July 22, 2016]
(1) The U.S. Department of Commerce Standard for Mattress Flammability (FF 4-72.16), 16 CFR Part 1632, Subpart A and not contain polyurethane foam; or,
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]
(2) Bulkheads and decks—Bulkheads and decks must be classed as A-60, A-30, A-15, A-0, B-15, B-0, C, or C' based on the following:
(i) A-Class bulkheads or decks must be composed of steel or equivalent material, suitably stiffened and made intact with the main structure of the vessel, such as the shell, structural bulkheads, and decks. They must be so constructed that, if subjected to the standard fire test, they are capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame for 1 hour. In addition, they must be so insulated with approved structural insulation, bulkhead panels, or deck covering so that, if subjected to the standard fire test for the applicable time period listed below, the average temperature on the unexposed side does not rise more than 139 °C (250 °F) above the original temperature, nor does the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 181 °C (325 °F) above the original temperature:
(iii) B-Class bulkheads and decks must be constructed of noncombustible materials and made intact with the main structure of the vessel, such as shell, structural bulkheads, and decks, except that a B-Class bulkhead need not extend above an approved continuous B-Class ceiling. They must be so constructed that, if subjected to the standard fire test, they are capable of preventing the passage of flame for 30 minutes. In addition, their insulation value must be such that, if subjected to the standard fire test for the applicable time period listed below, the average temperature of the unexposed side does not rise more than 139 °C (250 °F) above the original temperature, nor does the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 225 °C (405 °F) above the original temperature:
Control Space (1) B-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-15 A-60 A-60 A-0 A-60 A-60 A-60 A-0 A-0
Stairway (2) A-04 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-60 A-60 A-0 A-15 A-15 A-15 A-0 A-0
Corridor (3) C A-0 B-0 B-0 A-0 B-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
Embarkation Station (4) C A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 C'1 C
Low Risk Accommodation (5) B-0 B-15 B-15 B-02 A-15 A-15 A-15 A-0 A-0
High Risk Accommodation (6) (≤50 sq. m.) B-15 A-30 B-02 A-60 A-60 A-60 A-0 A-0
High Risk Accommodation (7) (>50 sq. m.) A-60 B-02 A-60 A-60 A-60 A-0 A-0
Low Risk Service Spaces (8) C A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
High Risk Service Spaces (9) C3 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
Machinery Spaces (10) C A-0 A-0 A-0
Cargo Spaces (11) A-0 A-0 A-0
1Boundaries of fuel tanks, auxiliary machinery spaces, and voids that contain a fire load in excess of 2.5kg/m2 (0.5 pounds per square foot) must be minimum A-0 Class construction.
3C-Class bulkheads may be used between two similar spaces, such as between two storerooms; however, an A-0 Class bulkhead shall be used between two dissimilar spaces, such as a storeroom and a workshop.
4Separation is not required within a single stairtower. A-0 construction is required between two distinct stairtowers.
(c) Deck requirements. Decks between various spaces must meet the requirements of Table 116.415(c), except that where linings or bulkhead panels are framed away from the shell or structural bulkheads, the deck within the void space so formed need only meet A-0 Class requirements.
Control Space (1) A-0 A-0 A-15 A-0 A-0 A-15 A-30 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
Stairway (2) A-0 C A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
Corridor (3) A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-15 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
Embarkation Station (4) A-0 A-0 A-0 C A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 C'1 C
Low Risk Accommodation (5) A-15 A-15 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-15 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
High Risk Accommodation(6) (≤50 sq. m.) A-60 A-60 A-30 A-15 A-0 A-30 A-60 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
High Risk Accommodation (7) (>50 sq. m.) A-60 A-60 A-60 A-30 A-15 A-60 A-60 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
High Risk Service Spaces (9) A-60 A-30 A-30 A-30 A-15 A-60 A-60 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
Machinery Spaces (10) A-60 A-60 A-60 A-30 A-15 A-60 A-60 A-0 A-0 C A-0 A-0 A-0
Cargo Spaces (11) A-60 A-30 A-30 A-30 A-15 A-60 A-60 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0
Auxiliary Machinery Spaces, voids, fuel and water tanks (12) A-0 A-0 A-0 C'1 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 C'1 A-01
Open decks (not safety areas) (13) A-0 A-0 A-0 C A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-01 C
1Boundaries of fuel tanks, auxiliary machinery spaces, and voids that contain a fire load in excess of 2.5 kg/m2(0.5 pounds per square foot) must be minimum A-0 Class construction.
(A) The greater of A-30 Class or the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section, or;
(B) Minimum A-0 Class where there is a Type 8, 12 or 13 space on either side of the division; and
(B) Must be constructed to A-60 Class, or minimum A-0 Class where there is a Type 8, 12 or 13 space on either side of the division.
(2) Vehicle decks on a vehicle ferry must be subdivided. Where main vertical zones are impractical due to the vehicle carrying configuration, main horizontal zones may be provided. The decks bounding such a zone must be of at least A-30 construction or meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is greater.
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996; 61 FR 24464, May 15, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998]
(1) Furniture such as chairs, sofas, and similar items are tested and meet the requirements in UL 1056 “Fire Test of Upholstered Furniture,” or meet the requirements in §72.05-55 in subchapter H of this chapter.
(2) Case furniture such as bookshelves, desks, cabinets, counters, beds, or other freestanding furniture are constructed in accordance with the requirements in §72.05-55 (a)(1) in subchapter H of this chapter.
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51349, Sept. 30, 1997]
(e) A window installed in an internal fire control boundary must comply with the requirements of §72.05-30 in subchapter H of this chapter, except that fire window frames and glazing material listed by Underwriters Laboratories may be used in B-Class bulkheads.
(1) A door in a bulkhead required to be A-60, A-30, or A-15 Class must be of hollow steel or equivalent material construction, solidly filled with approved structural insulation, and capable of meeting the requirements of an A-15 Class bulkhead;
(2) A door in a bulkhead required to be A-0 Class must be of solid or hollow steel or equivalent material construction, and capable of meeting the requirements of an A-0 Class bulkhead;
(a) A vessel carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers must meet the requirements for stairways, ladders, and elevators in §72.05-20 of this chapter.
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 30, 1997; 62 FR 64305, Dec. 5, 1997]
(a) The atrium opening area must be a minimum of 93 square meters (1,000 square feet) or 20 percent of the gross deck area of the largest deck within the accommodation space containing the atrium, whichever is smaller.
(3) The horizontal projection area of stairs, escalators, statues, etc. within the atrium must not be included for purposes of computation of atrium opening area.
(b) The entire main vertical zone containing an atrium must be protected throughout with a smoke detection system of an approved type which is installed in accordance with §76.27 in subchapter H of this chapter. However, on vessels with no overnight passenger accommodations, smoke detectors may be omitted from the accommodation space containing the atrium.
(c) The entire main vertical zone containing an atrium must be protected with an automatic sprinkler system meeting NFPA 13 (incorporated by reference, see §114.600).
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48269, July 22, 2016]
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998]
(5) An automatic fire damper must meet the above requirements and must be designed to operate at 74 °C (165 °F) for normal locations and approximately 100 °C (212 °F) for locations such as galleys.
A crew accommodation space on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers must comply with §§72.20-10; 72.20-15; 72.20-20(d); 72.20-25 (a) and (d) 72.20-30; 72.20-35; 72.20-45; 72.20-50; and 72.20-55 in subchapter H of this chapter.
[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG-2002-13058, 67 FR 61729, Sept. 30, 2002]
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5 °C (150 °F), must be insulated where necessary to prevent injuries.