46 C.F.R. § 169.559 Fire pumps.
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(a) Each sailing school vessel must be equipped with fire pumps as required in Table 169.559(a). (b) Fire pump capacity must be in accordance with the following: (c) Each fire pump must be fitted with a pressure gage on the discharge side of the pump. (d) Each vessel must have a hand operated portable fire pump having a capacity of at least 1.1 m3 /hr (5 gpm). This pump must be equipped with suction and discharge hose suitable for use in firefighting.
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PART 169—SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS
Subpart 169.500—Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment
Firefighting Equipment
§ 169.559 Fire pumps.
Table 169.559(a)_Fire Pumps------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposed and partially Protected Length protected water water service service------------------------------------------------------------------------65 feet but less than 90 feet................. \1\ 1 090 feet but less than 120 feet................ \2\ 1 \1\ 1120 feet or greater........................... \3\ 2 \1\ 1------------------------------------------------------------------------\1\ May be driven off a propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump.\2\ Must be driven by a source of power independent of the propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump.\3\ One pump may be driven off a propulsion unit and one pump may be used as a bilge pump. Pumps must be located in separate spaces.
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vessel length Minimum capacity------------------------------------------------------------------------Less than 90 ft..................... 5.5 m\3\/hr (25 gpm).90 feet but less than 120 ft........ 11.0 m\3\/hr (50 gpm).Greater than 120 ft................. 14.3 m\3\/hr (66.6 gpm).------------------------------------------------------------------------
