USCG Exam PracticeLube oil and fuel oil systems
For gasoline fuel systems under 46 CFR §56.50-70, vent pipes on fuel tanks must terminate at what minimum height above the weather deck, and at what minimum distance from any opening into living quarters?
- A. At least 3 feet above the weather deck and not less than 2 feet from any opening into living quarters
- ✓ At least 2 feet above the weather deck and not less than 3 feet from any opening into living quartersCorrect
- C. At least 2 feet above the weather deck and not less than 2 feet from any opening into living quarters
- D. At least 3 feet above the weather deck and not less than 3 feet from any opening into living quarters
Why B is correct
46 CFR §56.50-70(h) states vent pipes must terminate at least 2 feet above the weather deck and not less than 3 feet from any opening into living quarters or other below-deck space. The two distances are not interchangeable.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-70(h)