Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992, must meet the following requirements:
(a) Each vessels must satisfy Sec. Sec. 96.30-5 through 96.30-15 concerning the number of items and method of stowage of equipment.
(b) Items of equipment previously approved, but not meeting the applicable specifications set forth in Sec. 96.30-5, may continue in service as long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; but each item in an installation or a replacement must meet all applicable specifications.
(c) After November 23, 1994, each respirator must either satisfy Sec. 96.30-5(a) or be a self-contained compressed-air breathing apparatus previously approved by MSHA and NIOSH under part 160, subpart 160.011, of this chapter.
Subpart 96.35_Fireman's Outfit