Deck General USCG Question #1151 (Set 36)

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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