What is NOT a requirement for storage batteries on tank barges?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — They may be located in cargo handling rooms
Air compressors feature electrical switches and mechanical friction sources capable of acting as ignition sources. Therefore, 46 CFR restricts their operation to non-hazardous spaces such as generator rooms, away from flammable cargo vapor sources.
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