U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
(a) The opening for a watertight door must be located as high in the bulkhead and as far inboard as practicable.
(b) No more than one door, other than a door to a bunker or shaft alley, may be fitted in a main transverse watertight bulkhead within spaces containing the following:
(1) Main and auxiliary propulsion machinery.
(2) Propulsion boilers.
(3) Permanent bunkers.