46 CFR § 116.430 Construction and Arrangement

§ 116.430 Insulation other than for structural fire protection.

Current through Sep 25, 2026 · Read all of Part 116

(a) Combustible insulation may be used for pipe and machinery covering or lagging within a machinery space, or used in an individual refrigerator box if the refrigerator box was purchased with the insulation already installed.

(b) Except as allowed by paragraph (a) of this section, any insulation installed for purposes other than structural fire protection and all material incidental to its installation must be noncombustible or approved under § 164.009 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Surfacing material applied to such insulation must be noncombustible or may meet the requirements of § 116.422(c) of this part.

← § 116.427 Fire load of accommodation and service spaces.§ 116.433 Windows and air ports in fire control boundaries. →