USCG Exam PracticeBatteries and storage systems
Per 46 CFR §111.15-5, what is the minimum height of the watertight lining required in a battery room or locker when the lining is applied to the deck?
- A. 51 mm (2 inches)
- B. 76 mm (3 inches)
- C. 127 mm (5 inches)
- ✓ 152 mm (6 inches)Correct
Why D is correct
46 CFR §111.15-5(f)(1)(ii) requires the watertight lining on the deck of a battery room or locker to extend to a height of at least 152 mm (6 inches). The 76 mm (3 inch) height applies to shelf linings, not deck linings.
Cited:46 CFR §111.15-5