46 CFR §169.323
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Each sailing school vessel certificated to carry 100 persons or less or having overnight accommodations for less than 50 persons must meet the following requirements:
- (a)Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, all free-standing furniture must be constructed of noncombustible material. Upholstery and padding used in furniture must be of fire resistant materials.
- (b)Existing solid wooden furniture may be retained on existing vessels.
- (c)Draperies must be fabricated of fire resistant fabrics.
- (d)Rugs and carpets must be of wool or other material having equivalent fire resistant qualities.
- (e)Trash receptacles must be constructed of non-combustible materials with solid sides and bottoms and have solid noncombustible covers.