In battery charging rooms, exhaust ventilation should be provided __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — at the highest point
Hydrogen gas generated during battery charging is significantly lighter than air and rises rapidly. Locating exhaust ventilation at the highest point of the battery compartment ensures proper extraction of explosive hydrogen mixtures per 46 CFR design standards.
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