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-20 -20 Ventilation of compartments containing gas-consuming appliances

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(a) Compartments containing gas-consuming appliances which are located above the weather deck must be fitted with at least two natural ventilator ducts led from the atmosphere with one extending to the floor level and the other extending to the overhead of the compartment. Powered ventilation may be used provided the motor is outside the compartment.

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Section 58.16-20 — full text

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(a)Compartments containing gas-consuming appliances which are located above the weather deck must be fitted with at least two natural ventilator ducts led from the atmosphere with one extending to the floor level and the other extending to the overhead of the compartment. Powered ventilation may be used provided the motor is outside the compartment.

(b)Compartments in which gas-consuming appliances are located entirely below the weather deck must be provided with powered ventilation of sufficient capacity to effect a change of air at least once every 6 minutes. The motor for the powered ventilation must be located outside the compartment.

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46 CFR §58.16-20 — -20 -20 Ventilation of compartments containing gas-consuming appliances · CaptainsGround