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§ 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
§ 95.135 LESS THAN 16 FEET IN LENGTH.
   An outboard motorboat less than 16 feet in length shall be equipped as follows:
   (A)   If the motorboat is not an open boat, it shall be equipped with two ducts fitted with cowls or their equivalent as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1237 as amended;
   (B)   One Type I, II, III, IV Coast Guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234 as amended in good and serviceable condition, for each person aboard. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other type containers;
   (C)   If the motorboat is constructed so that it has decking or compartments where explosive or flammable gases may be entrapped as illustrated in Figure 2 (incorporated herein by reference only), it shall be equipped with one BI type coast guard approved fire extinguisher in good and serviceable condition and as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1235 as amended. When a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed in the machinery space, one less BI type fire extinguisher is required;
   (D)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the motorboat shall be equipped with an Exhibit 1 white light aft higher than the bowlight showing all around the horizon and visible two miles and a combination 20-point bowlight forward, showing green to starboard and red to port, visible one mile or in lieu of this requirement may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road;
   (E)   If the motorboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the motorboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching form any direction;
   (F)   All lights shall be as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1233, as amended; and
   (G)   A muffler as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1238, as amended, for each motor.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-201) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.136 SIXTEEN FEET OR OVER AND LESS THAN 26 FEET IN LENGTH.
   An outboard motorboat 16 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length shall be equipped as follows:
   (A)   If the motorboat is not an open boat, it shall be equipped with two ducts fitted with cowls or their equivalent as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1237, as amended;
   (B)   One Type I, II or III coast guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition, for each person aboard, plus one Type IV throwable device. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other type containers;
   (C)   One hand, mouth or power operated whistle, capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more in duration, and audible for at least one-half mile;
   (D)   If the motorboat is constructed so that it has decking or compartments where explosive or flammable gases may be entrapped, it shall be equipped with one BI type coast guard approved fire extinguisher in good and serviceable condition and as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1235, as amended. When a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed in the machinery space, one less BI type fire extinguisher is required;
   (E)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the motorboat shall be equipped with an Exhibit 1 white light aft higher than the bowlight showing all around the horizon and visible two miles and a combination 20-point bowlight forward, showing green to starboard and red to port visible one mile or in lieu of this requirement may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road;
   (F)   If the motorboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the motorboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction;
   (G)   All lights shall be as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1233, as amended; and
   (H)   A muffler as specified by Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1238, as amended, for each motor.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-202) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
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