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§ 95.117 PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES.
   (A)   Personal flotation devices required by this chapter to be carried aboard vessels shall be of the following types.
      (1)   Type I is an approved device designed to turn an unconscious person in the water from a face downward position to a vertical or slightly backward position and to have more than 20 pounds of buoyancy.
      (2)   Type II is an approved device designed to turn an unconscious person in the water from a face down position to a vertical or slightly backward position and to have at least 15.5 pounds of buoyancy.
      (3)   Type III is an approved device designed to keep a conscious person in a vertical or slightly backward position and to have at least 15.5 pounds of buoyancy.
      (4)   Type IV is an approved device designed to be thrown to a person in the water and not worn. It is designed to have at least 16.5 pounds of buoyancy.
   (B)   Personal flotation devices required by these rules to be carried aboard vessels shall be:
      (1)   Approved by the United States Coast Guard;
      (2)   Legibly marked with the approval number issued by the United States Coast Guard;
      (3)   Of an appropriate size for the person for whom it is intended;
      (4)   Readily accessible and immediately available; and
      (5)   In good and serviceable condition.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-183) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.118 FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT.
   (A)   All hand-portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire extinguishing systems and fixed fire extinguishing systems required by these rules shall be of a type approved by the United States Coast Guard.
   (B)   Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems are classified by a combination letter and number symbol. The letter indicating the type of fire which the unit could be expected to extinguish and the number indicating the relative size of the unit.
   (C)   For the purpose of these rules, all required hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi- portable fire extinguishing systems are of the “B” type; that is, suitable for extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids, greases and so forth.
   (D)   The number designations for size start with “I” for the smallest to “III” for the largest. Sizes I and II are considered hand-portable fire extinguishers and size III is considered a semi-portable fire extinguishing system which shall be fitted with a suitable hose and nozzle or other practicable means so that all portions of the space concerned may be covered. Examples of size graduations for some of the typical hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems are as indicated in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1235, Table 4, as amended.
   (E)   All hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems shall have permanently attached thereto a metallic nameplate giving the name of the item, the rated capacity in gallons, quarts or pounds, the name and address of the person or firm for whom approved, and the identifying mark of the actual manufacturer.
   (F)   Vaporizing liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon tetrachloride or chlorobro- momethane or other toxic liquids are not acceptable as equipment required by these rules.
   (G)   Hand-portable or semi-portable extinguishers which are required on their nameplates to be protected from freezing shall not be located where freezing temperatures may be expected.
   (H)   A dry chemical, stored-pressure fire extinguisher not fitted with pressure gauge or indicating device, manufactured prior to 1-1-1965, may be carried on motorboats so long as it is maintained in good and serviceable condition. The following maintenance and inspections are required for such an extinguisher:
      (1)   When the date on the inspection record tag on the extinguisher shows that six months have elapsed since the last weight check ashore, the extinguisher is no longer accepted as meeting required maintenance conditions until reweighed ashore and found to be in a serviceable condition and within required weight conditions.
      (2)   If the weight of the container is one-quarter ounce less than that stamped on the container, it shall be serviced.
      (3)   If the outer seals, which indicate tampering or use when broken, are not intact, the officer shall inspect the extinguisher to see that the frangible disc in the neck of the container is intact; and if the disc is not intact, the container shall be serviced.
      (4)   If there is evidence of damage, use or leakage, such as dry chemical powder observed in the nozzle or elsewhere on the extinguisher, the container shall be replaced and the extinguisher properly serviced or the extinguisher replaced with another approved extinguisher.
   (I)   A dry chemical, stored-pressure fire extinguisher without pressure gauge or indicating device manufactured after 1-1-1965, shall not be carried on motorboats as required equipment.
   (J)   When a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed, it shall be of a carbon dioxide type approved and installed as required by the United States Coast Guard.
   (K)   Fire extinguishers are required if any of the following conditions exist:
      (1)   Closed compartment under thwarts and seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored;
      (2)   Double bottoms not sealed to the hull or which are not completely filled with flotation material;
      (3)   Closed living spaces;
      (4)   Closed compartments in which combustible or flammable materials are stored; and/or
      (5)   Permanently installed fuel tanks.
   (L)   The following conditions do not, in themselves, require that fire extinguishers be carried:
      (1)   Bait wells;
      (2)   Glove compartments;
      (3)   Buoyant flotation material;
      (4)   Open slatted flooring; and
      (5)   Ice chests.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-184) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.119 BACKFIRE FLAME CONTROL.
   (A)   Every gasoline engine installed in a motor boat after 4-25-1940, except outboard motors, shall be equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame control.
   (B)   Installations made before 11-19-1952, need not meet the detailed requirements of this rule and may be continued in use as long as they are serviceable and in good condition. Replacements shall meet the applicable conditions in this rule.
   (C)   Installations consisting of backfire flame arresters bearing United States Coast Guard approval No. 162.015 may be continued in use as long as they are serviceable and in good condition. Replacements shall meet the applicable conditions of this rule.
   (D)   Installations consisting of engine air and fuel induction systems and given United States Coast Guard approval No. 162.015 may be continued in use as long as they are serviceable and in good condition. Replacements shall meet the applicable conditions of this rule.
   (E)   The following are acceptable means of backfire flame control for gasoline engines:
      (1)   A backfire flame arrester constructed in accordance with specifications of, and approved by, the United States Coast Guard. The flame arrester shall be suitably secured to the air intake with flame-tight connections;
      (2)   An engine air and fuel induction system which provides adequate protection from propagation of backfire flame to the atmosphere equivalent to that provided by an approved backfire flame arrester. A gasoline engine utilizing an air and fuel induction system, and operated without an approved backfire flame arrester shall have the installation tested and labeled in accordance with the specifications of, and approved by, the United States Coast Guard;
      (3)   Any attachment to the carburetor or location of the engine air induction system by means of which flames caused by engine backfire will be dispersed to the atmosphere outside the vessel in such a manner that the flames will not endanger the vessel, persons on board or nearby vessels and structures. All attachments shall be of metallic construction with flame-tight connections and firmly secured to withstand vibration, shock and engine backfire. The installations do not require formal approval and labeling, but will be accepted by state and local law enforcement officers on the basis of compliance with this rule; and
      (4)   Where manufacturers wish to produce vessels having an integrated engine-vessel design, a pre-market approval of an engine air induction system is available. An installation shall be tested and labeled in accordance with the specifications of, and approval by, the United States Coast Guard.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-185) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998) Penalty, see § 95.999
§ 95.120 VENTILATION.
   All motorboats, except open boats, the construction or decking over of which is commenced after 4-25-1940, and which use fuel having a flash point of 110°F or less, shall have at least two ventilator ducts, fitted with cowls or their equivalent, for the efficient removal of explosive or flammable gases from the bilges of every engine and fuel tank compartment. There shall be at least one exhaust duct installed so as to extend from the open atmosphere to the lower portion of the bilge and at least one intake duct installed so as to extend to a point at least midway to the bilge or at least below the level of the carburetor intake. The cowls shall be located and trimmed for maximum effectiveness and in such a manner so as to prevent displaced fumes from being recirculated.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-186) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998) Penalty, see § 95.999
§ 95.121 MUFFLER; CUT OUTS.
   (A)   The exhaust of all internal combustion engines used on any waters of the city shall be muffled effectively by equipment so constructed and used as to muffle the noise of the exhaust or the engine in a reasonable manner.
   (B)   The use of cut outs, bypasses or similar devices is prohibited.
   (C)   A modern device, underwater exhaust system or a system discharging cold water through the exhaust of an inboard engine, each of which is capable of muffling the noise of the exhaust of the engine in a reasonable manner, shall be considered as meeting the requirement of this rule.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-187) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998) Penalty, see § 95.999
§ 95.122 VIOLATION.
   A person shall not operate a vessel on waters of the city unless equipped in accordance with this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-188) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998) Penalty, see § 95.999
OUTBOARD MOTORBOATS
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