USCG Exam PracticeAir conditioning, ventilation, and compressed air
A vessel's fixed refrigeration system serves air conditioning, refrigerated cargo spaces, and reliquefaction of low-temperature cargo. A separate small self-contained refrigerator unit is also installed. Which statement correctly describes the applicability of 46 CFR Subpart 58.20?
- A. The subpart applies to all refrigeration equipment on the vessel, including the small self-contained unit
- B. The subpart applies only to the reliquefaction system because it handles low-temperature cargo
- ✓ The subpart applies to the fixed systems for air conditioning, refrigerated spaces, and reliquefaction, but not to the small self-contained unitCorrect
- D. The subpart applies only to cargo refrigeration and reliquefaction systems, not to air conditioning
Why C is correct
46 CFR §58.20-1(a) states the subpart applies to fixed refrigeration systems for air conditioning, refrigerated spaces, cargo spaces, and reliquefaction of low-temperature cargo. Section 58.20-1(b) explicitly excludes small self-contained units from the subpart's requirements.
Cited:46 CFR §58.20-1