U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
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All TitlesTitle 46Chapter IPart 171Subpart E - Subpart E—Penetrations and Openings in Watertight Bulkheads
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(a) Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must—
(1) Be kept as high and as far inboard as practicable; and
(2) Have means to make them watertight.
(b) Watertight bulkheads must not have sluice valves.
(c) Each main traverse watertight bulkhead must extend to the bulkhead deck.
