USCG Exam PracticePumps, valves, and piping systems
Under 46 CFR Part 56, which of the following is classified as a 'vital system'?
- A. Hot water heating systems operating below 121 °C
- B. Sanitary drain systems
- ✓ Bilge systemsCorrect
- D. Condenser circulating water systems
Why C is correct
46 CFR §56.07-5(f)(1) explicitly identifies bilge systems as vital systems. Hot water heating, sanitary drains, and condenser circulating water are not listed among the vital systems defined in that section.
Cited:46 CFR §56.07-5