33 CFR §183.514
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- (a)Each fuel tank must have a label that meets the requirements of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this section.
- (b)Each label required by paragraph (a) of this section must contain the following information:
- (1)Fuel tank manufacturer's name (or logo) and address.
- (2)Month (or lot number) and year of manufacture.
- (3)Capacity in U.S. gallons.
- (4)Material of construction.
- (5)The pressure the tank is designed to withstand without leaking.
- (6)Model number, if applicable.
- (7)The statement, “This tank has been tested under 33 CFR 183.510(a).”
- (8)If the tank is tested under § 183.584 at less than 25g vertical accelerations the statement, “Must be installed aft of the boat's half length.”
- (c)Each letter and each number on a label must:
- (d)Each label must:
- (1)Withstand the combined effects of exposure to water, oil, salt spray, direct sunlight, heat, cold, and wear expected in normal operation of the boat, without loss of legibility; and
- (2)Resist efforts to remove or alter the information on the label without leaving some obvious sign of such efforts.