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(a) Every gasoline engine installed in a vessel after April 25, 1940, except an outboard motor, shall be equipped with an acceptable device to control backfire flame. The device shall comply with all of the following:
(1) Be securely attached to the air intake with a flame-tight connection;
(2) Be in proper working order;
(3) Be Coast Guard approved or comply with either SAE J1928 or UL 1111;
(4) Be marked to indicate approval or compliance under division (a)(3) of this section.
(RC 1547.28)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(RC 1547.99(C); Ord. No. 1283-15. Passed 10-16-17, eff. 10-20-17)
All powercraft of Class one (1) in operation shall carry in working condition one (1) hand, mouth or power operated whistle capable of producing a blast of at least two (2) seconds duration and audible at least one-half (1/2) mile.
All powercraft of Class two (2) in operation shall carry in working condition one (1) hand or power operated whistle capable of producing a blast at least two (2) seconds’ duration and audible at least one (1) mile.
All powercraft of Class three (3) in operation shall carry one (1) power operated whistle capable of producing a blast of at least two (2) seconds’ duration and audible at least one (1) mile.
Every Class two (2) and Class three (3) powercraft in operation shall in addition be equipped with a bell which when struck produces a clear, bell-like tone of full, round characteristics.
No person, except in emergency watercraft, shall use or operate a siren on the waters of Cleveland, except for emergency purposes.
(Ord. No. 1684-76. Passed 6-29-76, eff. 7-6-76)
(a) Except those powercraft propelled by an electric motor and those less than twenty-six (26) feet in length designed for use with an outboard motor, of open construction and not carrying passengers for hire, all powercraft shall carry fire extinguishers as prescribed in this section. The fire extinguishers shall be capable of extinguishing a burning gasoline fire, shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and in such condition as to be ready for immediate and effective use, and shall comply with minimum or higher standards for such extinguishers then prevailing as prescribed by the United States Coast Guard.
(b) Class A and class one (1) powercraft shall carry at least one (1) B-1 fire extinguisher. Class two (2) powercraft shall carry at least two (2) B-1 fire extinguishers or at least one (1) B-2 fire extinguisher. Class three (3) powercraft shall carry at least three (3) B-1 fire extinguishers, or at least one (1) B-1 and one (1) B-2 fire extinguishers. A B-1 fire extinguisher is one containing a minimum of one and one-fourth (1-1/4) gallons foam, four (4) pounds carbon dioxide, two (2) pounds dry chemicals, two and one-half (2-1/2) pounds halon, or another extinguishing material approved by the United States Coast Guard, in a quantity approved by the United States Coast Guard for such use. A B-2 fire extinguisher is one containing a minimum of two and one-half (2-1/2) gallons foam, fifteen (15) pounds carbon dioxide, ten (10) pounds dry chemical, ten (10) pounds halon, or another extinguishing material approved by the United States Coast Guard, in a quantity approved by the United States Coast Guard, for such use.
(c) No person shall operate or permit to be operated on the waters in this municipality any powercraft that does not comply with this section.
(d) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (RC 1547.99(C))
(RC 1547.27 ; Ord. No. 1283-15. Passed 10-16-17, eff. 10-20-17)
(a) All watercraft, except sailboats less than sixteen (16) feet long having a cockpit depth of less than twelve (12) inches and except canoes, shall carry an anchor and line of sufficient weight and length to anchor the watercraft securely. The Chief of the Division of Watercraft, by rule, may exempt other types of watercraft from this section after determining that carrying such an anchor and line would constitute a hazard.
(b) No person shall operate or permit to be operated any watercraft on the waters in this City in violation of this section.
(RC 1547.26)
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(RC 1547.99(C); Ord. No. 1283-15. Passed 10-16-17, eff. 10-20-17)
(a) All powercraft using gasoline or other liquid fuel having a flashpoint of less than one hundred ten degrees Fahrenheit (110°F.) shall be provided with ventilation as follows:
(1) At least two (2) ventilators fitted with cowls or their equivalent for the purpose of properly and efficiently ventilating the bilges of every engine and fuel tank compartment in order to remove any inflammable or explosive gases;
(2) Any type of ventilating system approved for use by the United States Coast Guard;
(3) The ventilation of the boat is not required where the greater portion of the bilges of the engine and fuel tank compartment is open to the natural atmosphere.
(RC 1547.29)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(RC 1547.99(C); Ord. No. 1283-15. Passed 10-16-17, eff. 10-20-17)
The display on a watercraft or by a person of a flag of at least two (2) feet square and international orange in color indicates that a watercraft or a person is in distress and in need of help.
No person shall operate a watercraft upon the waters of Cleveland unless the watercraft carries such flag, except a canoe or a rowboat upon non-navigable waterways.
No person shall display such flag, unless a watercraft or a person is in distress and in need of help.
(Ord. No. 1684-76. Passed 6-29-76, eff. 7-6-76)