46 C.F.R. § 169.569 Fire axes.
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(a) Each vessel must carry at least the number of fire axes set forth in Table 169.569(a). The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection may require additional fire axes necessary for the proper protection of the vessel. (b) Fire axes must be stowed so as to be readily available in the event of emergency. (c) If fire axes are not located in the open or behind glass, they must be placed in marked enclosures containing the fire hose.
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PART 169—SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS
Subpart 169.500—Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment
Firefighting Equipment
§ 169.569 Fire axes.
Table 169.569(a)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Length------------------------------------------------ Number of axes Over Not over------------------------------------------------------------------------ 65 0 65 90 1 90 120 2 120 150 3 150 ......................... 4------------------------------------------------------------------------

