According to the regulations, what fire safety control feature is required in quick-closing shut off valves?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — A fusible link
Marine engineering regulations require quick-closing shut-off valves on fuel and oil tanks to be equipped with fusible links. These links melt at specific elevated temperatures during a fire, automatically releasing the valve mechanism to stop fluid flow.
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