### Question
What does construction mean?


### Answer
**Construction** has the following meaning in *33 U.S.C. § 1316*:

> any placement, assembly, or installation of facilities or equipment (including contractual obligations to purchase such facilities or equipment) at the premises where such equipment will be used, including preparation work at such premises

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1316*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT**

