USCG Exam PracticeLube oil and fuel oil systems
On a vessel with a gasoline fuel system, vent pipes for fuel tanks must terminate at least how far above the weather deck and how far from any opening into living quarters?
- A. 3 feet above the weather deck and not less than 2 feet from any opening into living quarters
- ✓ 2 feet above the weather deck and not less than 3 feet from any opening into living quartersCorrect
- C. 2 feet above the weather deck and not less than 2 feet from any opening into living quarters
- D. 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) specifies that 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)