46 C.F.R. Subpart E—Portable Fire Extinguishers
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(a) Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI, but must be not less than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(a) and other provisions of this section. (b) A vehicle deck without a fixed sprinkler system and exposed to weather must have one B-II portable fire extinguisher for every five vehicles, located near an entrance to the space. (c) The cognizant OCMI may permit the use of a larger portable fire extinguisher, or a semiportable fire extinguisher, in lieu of those required by this section. (d) The frame or support of each B-V fire extinguisher permitted by paragraph (c) of this section must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck. [CGD 85–080, 61 FR 982, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 24464, May 15, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51358, Sept. 30, 1997] Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
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PART 181—FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Subpart E—Portable Fire Extinguishers
§ 181.500 Required number, type, and location.
Table 181.500(a)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type extinguisher permitted Space protected Minimum No. ------------------------------------------------------------------ required CG class Medium Min size----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Operating Station........... 1.............. B-I, C-I....... Halon.................... 1.1 kg (2.5 lb). CO2...................... 1.8kg (4 lb). Dry Chemical............. 0.9 kg (2 lb).Machinery Space............. 1.............. B-II, C-II CO2...................... 6.8 kg (15 lb). located just outside exit. Dry chemical............. 4.5 kg (10 lb).Open Vehicle Deck........... 1 for every 10 B-II........... Foam..................... 9.5 L (2.5 gal). vehicles. Halon.................... 4.5 kg (10 lb). CO2...................... 6.8 kg (15 lb). Dry Chemical............. 4.5 kg (10 lb).Accomodation Space.......... 1 for each A-II........... Foam..................... 9.5 L (2.5 gal). 232.3 square Dry Chemical............. 4.5 kg (10 lb). meters (2,500 square feet) or fraction thereof.Galley, Pantry, Concession 1.............. A-II, B-II..... Foam..................... 9.5 L (2.5 gal). Stand. Dry Chemical............. 4.5 kg (10 lb).----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
§ 181.520 Installation and location.
