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Fire Extinguishers
General Information:
Fire extinguishers are classified by a letter and nu-
meric symbol. The letter references the type of fire
the unit is designed to extinguish.
For example, type B extinguishers commonly used
on boats are designed to put out flammable liquids
such as grease, oil and gasoline.
The number indicates the general size of the extin-
guisher (minimum extinguishing agent weight).
Coast Guard Approved extinguishers are identi-
fied by the following marking on the label:
"Marine Type USCG Approved, Size..., Type...,
162.028/.../", etc.
MINIMUM PORTABLE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
VESSEL LENGTH
NO FIXED SYS-
LESS THAN 26'
26' TO LESS
2 B-I or 1 B-II
THAN 40'
40' TO 65'
3 B-I or
1 B-I & 1 B-II
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTENTS
CLASS
FOAM
C02
IN
IN LBS.
GALS.
B-I
1.75
B-II
2.5
WITH FIXED
TEM
SYSTEM
1 B-I
0
1 B-I
2 B-I
or 1 B-II
DRY
HALON
CHEM
IN LBS.
IN LBS.
4
2
2.5
15
10
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U. S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers are
required on all Regal boats as they are engine
propelled and feature permanently fuel systems.
Besides the minimum Coast Guard requirements
always check state and local agencies for addi-
tional requirements and equipment.
Coast Guard approved extinguishers are hand-por-
table, either B-I or B-II classification. U. S. Coast
Guard approved hand-portable and semi-portable
extinguishers contain a metal plate that shows the
manufacturers name and extinguisher type, capac-
ity and operating instructions. They have a special
marine type mounting bracket which keeps the ex-
tinguisher solidly mounted until needed. The extin-
guisher needs to be mounted in a readily acces-
sible location but one that will not be bumped by
people while underway. All approved extinguishers
shall have an indication gauge.
U.S.C.G Approved Fire Extinguisher Types
& Features:
The dry chemical agent is
widely used because of its
convenience and low cost.
The extinguisher canister is
filled with a white dry chemi-
cal powder along with a pressurized gas. It is a
good idea to shake this type periodically because
they tend to "pack" on the canister bottom.
The foam type uses a chemical foaming agent plus
water and is best when used
for fires involving flammable
liquids- solvents, gasoline,
oil, grease and various paints.
It will work on fires involving
rubber, plastics, cloth, wood, and paper. It leaves
a messy residue. Do not use this extinguisher for
electric fires.
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