46 CFR §108.173
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The following are Class I, Division 2 locations:
- (a)An enclosed space that has any open portion of the mud circulating system from the final degassing discharge to the mud suction connection at the mud pit.
- (b)A location in the weather that is—
- (1)Within the boundaries of the drilling derrick up to a height of 3 m (10 ft.) above the drill floor;
- (2)Below the drill floor and within a radius of 3 m (10 ft.) of a possible source of gas release; or
- (3)Within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the boundaries of any ventilation outlet, access, or other opening to a Class I, Division 2 space.
- (c)A location that is—
- (d)A semi-enclosed area that is below and contiguous with the drill floor to the boundaries of the derrick or to the extent of any enclosure which is liable to trap gasses.
- (e)A semi-enclosed derrick to the extent of its enclosure above the drill floor or to a height of 3 m (10 ft.) above the drill floor, whichever is greater.
- (f)Except as provided in § 108.175 an enclosed space that has an opening into a Class I, Division 2 location.