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The boat has fuel stored in a closed area.
The boat has any motor and any enclosed compartment.
The boat has any permanently installed fuel tanks.
The boat has an inboard engine.
The boat has a liquid or gas-fueled heating or cooking appliance.
Your own local regulations may be more strict.
Boats between 26' to less than 40' must have at least two B-I type approved portable fire extinguishers or at least one B-II type approved portable fire extinguisher.
For boats over 40', three B-I type or one B-I type plus one B-II type approved portable fire extinguishers are required.
At least one USCG-approved Class B-1 fire extinguisher is required on any powerboat, unless it is under the following exception:
- "motorboats less than 26 feet in length,
- propelled by outboard motors and
- not carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers if
- the construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors" [bullets added]
A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for the extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).
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What are georgias apartment requirements to have fire extinguisher?
All apartment complexs in the state of GA are required by law to have a functional fire extinguisher within 75 feet of each unit.
How many feet should a fire extinguisher be kept from trash cans linen carts etc?
Many fire codes require a fire extinguisher within 75 feet of such combustibles.
What is the quantity of fire extinguisher in any garment factory floor wise?
for every 1000 square feet there should requirement of on fire extinguisher.
What type of fire extinguisher on-board of a PWC?
PWCs and boats up to 26 feet must carry at least one B-I fire extinguisher unless exempt (i.e., Class A or 1, open, outboard motor, not carrying passengers for hire, etc). A B-1 extinguisher may be a 2-pound dry chem, 4-pound CO2 or 6 quart foam, if properly labelled as USCG certified. Boats 26 to 40 feet must carry two B-I or one B-II. If there is a permanently installed fire extinguisher system only one B-I extinguisher is required. For vessels 40 to 65 feet, three B-I or one B-II and one B-I extinguishers are required. Vessels in this class with permanently installed fire extinguisher systems are required to carry two B-I or one B-II extinguishers. Vessels without combustible fuel onboard, no gasoline engine or no areas where vapors can be trapped are not required to carry a fire extinguisher.
What type of fire extinguisher should be aboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank?
Class B
What does the number in front of the b rating represent on a fire extinguisher?
Under the US standards for fire extinguisher testing and labeling, the number tells you approximately how many square feet of flammable liquid surface can be covered using the fire extinguisher properly. For example, 40B would mean 40 square feet.
When using an extinguisher you should?
Stand 8-10 feet away from the fire
What is the firsty thing you must do when using a fire extinguisher?
The first thing you must do is make sure you can get out safely if you are unable to stop the fire with the extinguisher. The second thing is to determine what type of fire it is so you choose the proper type of fire extinguisher. Do not consider a fire extinguisher if the fire is more than waist high or larger than 10 square feet -- leave immediately. The next thing is to get between the fire and your primary exit and use the extinguisher on the fire.
When mounted how far apart from other fire extinguisher?
Fire extinguishers shall be mounted 75 feet apart
What is the Minimum space around a fire extinguisher?
There should be about a 1 metre (or 3 feet) clearance around any fire extinguisher. This ensures easy access in a emergency situation.
What is the location of the nearest fire extinguisher?
Without knowing where you are, we can not answer that question for you. However, many national fire codes (e.g., NFPA 1) require a fire extinguisher to be located no more than 75 feet from anywhere inside a building required to have one.
What are the four steps for using a fire extinguisher?
Answer by Regan MorbenStep one - Check gauge to see if it is charged, you don't want to go near a fire with an empty extinguisher,Step two - Locate and pull pin near trigger. You cannot discharge the extinguisher until the pin is out.Step three - Test extinguisher by discharging a small burst in front of your feet, once again you don't want to go near a fire with a non functioning extinguisher.Step four - Approach fire and and aim at base of the flames, not the flames themselves. Sweep side to side until fire is out or extinguisher is depleted.
