USCG Exam PracticePumps, valves, and piping systems
Prior to installation aboard ship, which of the following piping system diagrams must be submitted for Coast Guard approval under 46 CFR §56.01-10?
- A. Potable water distribution piping only
- ✓ Bilge and ballast pipingCorrect
- C. HVAC ductwork systems
- D. Crew habitability ventilation piping
Why B is correct
46 CFR §56.01-10(c)(1)(vi) lists bilge and ballast piping among the systems whose diagrams must be submitted for approval prior to installation. Potable water distribution, HVAC ductwork, and crew habitability ventilation are not listed in that section.
Cited:46 CFR §56.01-10