As in effect on June 1, 2008
All motorboats, unless exempt, must have on board a readily accessible and approved fire extinguisher as specified in Section R651-217-2.
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LENGTH OF NUMBER/SIZE
MOTORBOAT
Less than 26 feet in length* 1/B-I
26 feet to less than 40 feet in length 2/B-I or 1/B-II
40 feet to 65 feet in length 3/B-I or 1/B-I
and 1/B-II
* If an outboard motorboat of open construction
and not carrying passengers for hire, a fire extinguisher
is not required (see Section R651-217-5).
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LISTING TYPES: CARBON DRY HALON
FOAM DIOXIDE CHEMICAL
B-I 1.25 gal 4 lbs 2 lbs 2.5 lbs
B-II 2.5 gal 15 lbs 10 lbs 10 lbs
When the engine compartment is equipped with a fixed extinguishing system, one less B-I extinguisher is required.
An outboard motorboat is not considered "of open construction" if any one of the following conditions exist: closed compartment under thwarts (motor well) and seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored; double bottoms not sealed to the hull or which are not completely filled with flotation material; closed living spaces; closed stowage compartments in which combustible or flammable materials are stored; or permanently installed fuel tanks.
Each fire extinguisher, except a disposable fire extinguisher, must show evidence of being certified, recharged, or serviced once every five years, or a current standard as described in the National Fire Protection Agency - Publication 10, by a qualified fire fighting equipment repair service.
(1) If a fire extinguisher is unable to be certified, recharged or serviced by a qualified fire fighting equipment repair service, it is considered disposable.
(2) The serviceability of a disposable fire extinguisher expires upon being discharged, loss of pressure or charge, or 12 years from the date of manufacture printed on the label or imprinted on the bottom of the fire extinguisher.
boating, parks
August 7, 2007
April 18, 2006
73-18-8(4)
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