USCG Exam PracticeAir conditioning, ventilation, and compressed air
The regulations in 46 CFR Subpart 58.20 governing fixed refrigeration systems on vessels explicitly exclude which of the following?
- A. Fixed systems used for reliquefaction of low-temperature cargo
- B. Fixed systems used for air conditioning
- ✓ Small self-contained refrigeration unitsCorrect
- D. Fixed systems used for refrigerated cargo spaces
Why C is correct
46 CFR §58.20-1(b) states that the regulations in that subpart do not apply to small self-contained units. All other options — air conditioning, refrigerated spaces, cargo spaces, and reliquefaction systems — are explicitly within scope under §58.20-1(a).
Cited:46 CFR §58.20-1