USCG Exam PracticeEngine-room safety and hazardous materials
According to 46 CFR §177.405, a locker used to store paint and flammable liquids must be constructed of which material?
- A. Fiberglass reinforced plastic with a fire-retardant resin
- B. Noncombustible composite material approved by the MSC
- ✓ Steel or equivalent material, or wholly lined with steel or equivalent materialCorrect
- D. Aluminum with a vapor barrier on all interior surfaces
Why C is correct
46 CFR §177.405(d) requires paint and flammable liquid lockers to be constructed of steel or equivalent material, or wholly lined with steel or equivalent material. Fiberglass or aluminum alone does not satisfy this requirement.
Cited:46 CFR §177.405