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(a) Each automatic auxiliary boiler must be designed and constructed for its intended service according to the requirements of the parts referenced in table 1 to § 54.01-5 of this subchapter.

Section 63.15-1 — full text

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(a)Each automatic auxiliary boiler must be designed and constructed for its intended service according to the requirements of the parts referenced in table 1 to § 54.01-5 of this subchapter.

(b)Controls and safety devices for automatic auxiliary boilers must meet the applicable requirements of ASME CSD-1 (incorporated by reference, see § 63.05-1), except Paragraph CG-310.

(c)All devices and components of an automatic auxiliary boiler must satisfactorily operate within the marine environment. The boiler must satisfactorily operate with a momentary roll of 30°, a list of 15°, and a permanent trim of 5° with it installed in a position as specified by the manufacturer.

(d)An electrical control used to shut down the automatic auxiliary boiler must be installed in accordance with § 58.01-25 of this subchapter. This device must stop the fuel supply to the fuel burning equipment.

(e)Mercury tube actuated controls are prohibited from being installed and used on automatic auxiliary boilers. [CGD 88-057, 55 FR 24238, June 15, 1990, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65191, Oct. 31, 2008]

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46 CFR §63.15-1 — -1 -1 General · CaptainsGround