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46 CFR §142.225

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  1. (a)Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use.
  2. (b)If a storage room is provided, it may be any room or compartment that is free of ignition sources.
  3. (c)If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move and must be either:
    1. (1)A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies UL 1275 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter); or
    2. (2)A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies FM Approvals Standard 6050 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter); or
    3. (3)Another suitable steel container that provides an equivalent level of protection.
  4. (d)A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part.