(a) Except those powercraft propelled by an electric motor and those less than 26 feet in length designed for use with an outboard motor, of open construction, and not carrying passengers, 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 1 powercraft shall carry at least one B-1 fire extinguisher, Class 2 powercraft shall carry at least two B-1 fire extinguishers or at least one B-2 fire extinguisher. Class 3 powercraft shall carry at least three B-1 fire extinguishers, or at least one B-1 and one B-2 fire extinguisher. A B-1 fire extinguisher is one containing a minimum of 1-1/4 gallon foam, 4 pounds of carbon dioxide, 2 pounds dry chemical, 2-1/2 pounds halon, or other 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 2-1/2 gallons foam, 15 pounds carbon dioxide, 10 pounds dry chemical, 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 any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (Ord. 79-07. Passed 11-13-07.)