33 CFR §159.95
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- (a)Each device must—
- (1)Be free of design defects such as rough or sharp edges that may cause bodily injuries or that would allow toxic substances to escape to the interior of the vessel;
- (2)Be vented or provided with a means to prevent an explosion or over pressurization as a result of an accumulation of gases; and
- (3)Meet all other safety requirements of the regulations applicable to the type of vessel for which it is certified.
- (b)A chemical that is specified or provided by the manufacturer for use in the operation of a device and is defined as a hazardous material in 46 CFR part 146 must be certified by the procedures in 46 CFR part 147.
- (c)Current carrying components must be protected from accidental contact by personnel operating or routinely servicing the device. All current carrying components must as a minimum be of drip-proof construction or be enclosed within a drip-proof compartment.