46 CFR §154.805
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Relief valves or common vent headers from relief valves must discharge to a vent mast that:
- (a)Discharges vertically upward;
- (b)Has a rain cap or other means of preventing the entrance of rain or snow;
- (c)Has a screen with 25mm (1 inch) wire mesh or bars not more than 25mm (1 in.) apart on the discharge port;
- (d)Extends at least to a height of B/3 or 6m (19.7 ft.), whichever is greater, above the weather deck and 6m (19.7 ft.) above the working level;
- (e)For a cargo tank, does not exhaust cargo vapors within a radius of B or 25m (82 ft.), whichever is less, from any forced or natural ventilation intake or other opening to an accommodation, service, control station, or other gas-safe space, except that for vessels less than 90m (295 ft.) in length, shorter distances may be specially approved by the Commandant (CG-OES);
- (f)For a containment system, except a cargo tank, does not exhaust vapor within a radius of 10m (32.8 ft.) or less from any forced or natural ventilation intake or other opening to an accommodation, service, control station, or other gas-safe space;
- (g)Has drains to remove any liquid that may accumulate; and
- (h)Prevents accumulations of liquid at the relief valves.