Required Number Of Portable Fire Extinguishers; Fire Extinguisher Maintenance And Service - Chris-Craft 2015 21 Carina Owner's Manual

Compliant Fire Extinguishers (Continued)
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.
Table 2.7. Class of Fire and Fire Extinguisher
Class Of Fire
Class of Fire
A
A
B
C
B
Table 2-7. Class of Fire and Extinguisher
C

Required Number Of Portable Fire Extinguishers

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.
Vessel Length
Table 2.8. Minimum Portable Fire Extinguishers Required
Less than 7.9m (26 ft) Vessel Length
7.9m (26 ft) to less than 12.2m (40 ft)
Less Than 7.9 Meters (26 Feet) 7.9m (26ft)
Table 2-8. Minimum Portable Fire Extinguishers Required

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Service

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Service
The boat owner/operator shall:
1. Have fire-fighting equipment checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment.
2. Replace portable fire extinguishers, if expired or discharged, by devices of identical
fire fighting capacity.
3. Have fixed systems filled or replaced when expired or replaced
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.
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Safety And Operations Safety And Operations
NOTICE
Water Water Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Dioxide
Best Good
Best
Good
Best
No Fixed System
(Quantity and Type)
No Fixed System
(Quantity and Type)
Two Class B
One Class B
Extinguisher Type
Extinguisher Type
Multipurpose Dry Chemical
Multipurpose Dry Chemical
Good
Best
Good
Best
With Approved Fixed System
One Class B
/
One Class B
Less Than 7.9 Meters (26 Feet)
Good
Good
Best
Best
With Approved Fixed System
(Quantity and Type)
None
(Quantity and Type)
One Class B
Foam Foam
Good
Good
Best
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