CFR > Title 46 - Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER S—SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY (parts 170 to 174) > PART 171—SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS > SUBPART D—Additional Subdivision Requirements (§171.085 to §171.109) > 171.108—Manholes in double bottoms.

171.108—Manholes in double bottoms.

(a) The number of manholes in the inner bottom of a double bottom required by § 171.105 must be reduced to the minimum required for adequate access.
(b) Each manhole must have a cover that can be—
(1) Made watertight; and
(2) Protected from damage by cargo or coal.