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46 CFR §154.540

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The quick-closing shut-off valves under §§ 154.530, 154.532, and 154.538 must have an emergency shut-down system that:
  1. (a)Closes all the valves;
  2. (b)Is actuated by a single control in at least two locations remote from the quick-closing valves;
  3. (c)Is actuated by a single control in each cargo control station under § 154.320; and
  4. (d)Has fusible elements at each tank dome and cargo loading and discharge manifold that melt between 98 °C (208 °F) and 104 °C (220 °F) and actuate the emergency shut-down system.