Where they are readily available
Fire extinguishers should be stored and mounted where they are readily accessible on a boat, where they will not be damaged and where they can be inspected regularly.
Fire extinguishers should be stored and mounted where they are readily accessible on a boat, where they will not be damaged and where they can be inspected regularly.
where they are readily avalible
No. You'll need to provide the required fire extinguishers for your boat yourself.
Class A
Many pressurized water fire extinguishers are charged with air at 100 psi.
There are two main types of fire extinguishers: stored pressure and cartridge-operated. In stored pressure units, the expellant is stored in the same chamber as the firefighting agent itself. Depending on the agent used, different propellants are used. With dry chemical extinguishers, nitrogen is typically used; water and foam extinguishers typically use air. Stored pressure fire extinguishers are the most common type
Must be Coast Guard approved
Must be Coast Guard approved
Must be Coast Guard approved
There are different types of fire extinguishers. For a boat it would be best to get a portable type like those designed for use in automobiles.
Class A