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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.181.500 Required number, type, and location

Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b) and other provisions of this section.

(b) Table 181.500(b) 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.

Table 181.500(b)—Required Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable fire extinguishers

Space

Minimum required rating

Quantity and location

Operating Station

10-B:C

1.

Machinery Space

40-B:C

1 in the vicinity of the exit.

Open Vehicle Deck

40-B

1 for every 10 vehicles.

Accommodation Space

2-A

1 each for each 2,500 square feet (762 meters) or fraction thereof.

Galley

40-B:C

1.

Pantry, concession stand

2-A

1 in the vicinity of the exit.

(c) A vehicle deck without a fixed sprinkler system and exposed to weather must have one 40–B portable fire extinguisher for every five vehicles, located near an entrance to the space.

(d) The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher permitted by paragraph (a) of this section must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck.

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