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.
Fire extinguishers on a boat must comply with the U.S. Coast Guard regulations, which require that vessels have at least one fire extinguisher if they are equipped with an engine, regardless of size. The type and number of extinguishers depend on the boat's length and the type of fire hazards present. Additionally, extinguishers should be easily accessible, properly maintained, and have a current inspection tag to ensure they are functional in case of an emergency.
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.