USCG Exam PracticeLube oil and fuel oil systems
Under 46 CFR §56.50-70, gasoline fuel tank vent pipes must terminate at least how far above the weather deck and how far from any opening into living quarters?
- A. 1 foot above the weather deck and 2 feet from any opening into living quarters
- ✓ 2 feet above the weather deck and 3 feet from any opening into living quartersCorrect
- C. 3 feet above the weather deck and 5 feet from any opening into living quarters
- D. 2 feet above the weather deck and 5 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. No other combination in the options matches the regulatory text.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-70