USCG USCG Safety Deck
Set 4 • Question #101 of 105
Launch Interactive Practice Room Which type of portable lighting may be used to enter a compartment on a tank barge which is NOT gas-free?
A
A three-cell flashlight
B
An explosion-proof, self- contained, battery-fed lamp
✓ Correct Answer
C
A spark resistant and flame retardant lamp
D
None of the above
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under 46 CFR 35.30, in non-gas-free compartments on tank vessels and barges, only USCG-approved explosion-proof, self-contained, battery-operated safety lamps may be used to eliminate ignition sources in flammable atmospheres.
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