USCG Exam PracticeEngine-room safety and hazardous materials
According to 46 CFR §177.405, paint and flammable liquid storage lockers must be constructed of which material?
- A. Fiber reinforced plastic with a fire-retardant resin
- ✓ Steel or equivalent material, or wholly lined with steel or equivalent materialCorrect
- C. Noncombustible insulation board with a vapor barrier
- D. Aluminum alloy of at least 3/16-inch plate thickness
Why B 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. The regulation does not specify aluminum or FRP as compliant alternatives.
Cited:46 CFR §177.405