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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.169.567 Portable fire extinguishers

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on each vessel is determined by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in accordance with Table 169.567(a) of this section and other provisions of this subpart.

Table 169.567(a)—Required Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable fire extinguishers

Space

Minimum required rating

Quantity and location

Propulsion machinery space without fixed extinguishing system

40-B:C

2.

Propulsion machinery space with fixed extinguishing system

40-B:C

1 in the vicinity of the exit.

Living space and open boats

2-A

1 per 1,000 cubic foot of space.

Galley (without fixed system)

40-B:C

1 per 500 cubic foot.

Spare Units

2-A

10 percent of the required number rounded up.

40-B:C

1.

(b) Table 169.567(a) of this section indicates the minimum required classification for each space listed. Extinguishers with larger numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be used if the extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.

(c) All portable fire extinguishers installed on vessels must be of an approved type.

(d) Portable fire extinguishers must be stowed in a location convenient to the space protected.

(e) Portable fire extinguishers must be installed and located to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(f) Portable fire extinguishers which are required to be protected from freezing must not be located where freezing temperatures may be expected.

(g) [Reserved by 81 FR 48295]

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