USCG Exam PracticeRefrigeration and air conditioning
To which part of the refrigeration system does 46 CFR §58.20-1 apply?
- A. Small self-contained refrigeration units only
- ✓ Fixed refrigeration systems for air conditioning, refrigerated spaces, cargo spaces, and reliquefaction of low temperature cargo installed on vesselsCorrect
- C. Portable refrigeration units and fixed systems equally
- D. Fixed refrigeration systems for cargo spaces only, not air conditioning
Why B is correct
46 CFR §58.20-1(a) explicitly states the subpart applies to fixed refrigeration systems for air conditioning, refrigerated spaces, cargo spaces, and reliquefaction of low temperature cargo installed on vessels. Section (b) specifically excludes small self-contained units.
Cited:46 CFR §58.20-1