(A) Motorboats of Classes 1, 2 and 3 propelled by machinery other than by steam shall be equipped with fire extinguishers as hereinafter provided. The extinguishers, if entirely portable, shall have a gross weight of not to exceed 55 pounds when fully charged. If any extinguisher exceeds 55 pounds in gross weight when fully charged, it shall be equipped with a suitable hose and nozzle on a reel or other practicable means for reaching every part of the space to be protected by it. The extinguishers may be of any of the following types: one and one-fourth gallon foam; four pound carbon dioxide; or one quart tetrachloride and shall be of the following number:
Class | Number |
Class 1 | 1 |
Class 2 | 2 |
Class 3 | 3 |
(B) (1) Provided, however, that boats fitted with a fixed carbon dioxide system of approved type, properly installed and maintained, may be equipped with one less extinguisher than is otherwise required by this section; and
(2) Provided further that a two and one-half gallon foam extinguisher or a 15 pound carbon dioxide extinguisher may be substituted for any two of the extinguishers other than a fixed system required by this section.
(C) Fire extinguishers shall be at all times kept in condition for immediate and effective use and shall be so placed as to be readily accessible.
(1980 Code, § 13.607) Penalty, see § 97.99