The tonnage of the following spaces is exempt from inclusion in gross tonnage:
(a) Spaces listed in Sec. 69.117(b) when located within the superstructure.
(b) Spaces listed in Sec. 69.117(c)(1) through (c)(3) when located above, but not on, the uppermost complete deck.
(c) Spaces listed in Sec. 69.117(f), regardless of location.
(d) Spaces available for carrying dry cargo and stores when located on or above the uppermost complete deck.
(e) When a vessel is assigned a tonnage mark and the tonnage mark is not submerged,--
(1) Spaces listed in Sec. 69.117(b) when located between the uppermost complete deck and the second deck;
(2) Spaces listed in Sec. 69.117(c)(1) through (c)(3) when located on the uppermost complete deck; and
(3) Spaces available for carrying dry cargo and stores when located between the uppermost complete deck and the second deck. [CGD 87-015b, 54 FR 37657, Sept. 12, 1989, as amended by CGD 92-058, 57 FR 59938, Dec. 17, 1992]