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46 CFR §132.310

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  1. (a)Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, a fixed gaseous fire-extinguishing system or another approved fixed fire-extinguishing system must be installed in each paint locker.
  2. (b)No fixed fire-extinguishing system need be installed in a paint locker that is—
    1. (1)Less than 1.7 cubic meters (60 cubic feet) in volume;
    2. (2)Accessible only from the weather deck; and
    3. (3)Not adjacent to a tank for flammable or combustible liquid.
  3. (c)Each fixed fire-extinguishing system installed must comply with part 95 of this chapter or be approved by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center.