Required Number Of Portable Fire Extinguishers; Fire Extinguisher Maintenance And Service - Chris-Craft 2014 36 RH Corsair Owner's Manual

Table 2-7. Class of Fire and Extinguisher Types
Class of Fire
A
B
C
It is essential that you have, maintain, and regularly inspect fire extinguishers. As the owner/operator, it is
imperative that you learn the differences between the different types of fires that can occur aboard your
boat. With this knowledge you can quickly extinguish fires with the proper type of fire extinguisher.

Required Number of Portable Fire Extinguishers

The overall length of the boat determines the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required.
Also, vessels with an approved fixed fire fighting system require fewer extinguishers, as explained in
Table 2-8.
Table 2-8. Minimum Portable Fire Extinguishers Required
Vessel Length
Less than 7.9m (26 ft)
7.9m (26 ft) to less than 12.2m (40 ft)

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Service

The boat owner/operator shall:
• Have fire-fighting equipment checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment.
• Replace portable fire extinguishers, if expired or discharged, by devices of identical fire fighting capacity.
• Have fixed system systems refilled or replaced when expired or discharged.
Any fire extinguisher that does not satisfy the maintenance requirements must be replaced, or recharged.
If recharging a fire extinguisher, be sure to use a qualified fire extinguisher servicing company.
Water Carbon Dioxide
Best Good
Good
No Fixed System
(Quantity and Type)
(1) B-I
(2) B-I or (1) B-II
Extinguisher Type
Multipurpose Dry Chemical
Best
With Approved Fixed System
Safety and Operations
Foam
Good Good
Best Best
(Quantity and Type)
0
(1) B-I
2-30