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According to some fire codes, such as NFPA 1, portable fire extinguishers of up to 40 pounds must be mounted no higher than where the top is 5 feet from the floor and the bottom is no less than 4 inches from the floor. Portable extinguishers over 40 pounds (and not on wheels) may be mounted such that the top is no more than 3 and a half feet (42 inches) from the floor and the bottom no less than 4 inches from the floor.
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What is a requirement for fire extinguishers a boat?
Must be Coast Guard approved
what is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat?
Must be Coast Guard approved
Does the marina on the beach have fire extinguishers for our boat?
No. You'll need to provide the required fire extinguishers for your boat yourself.
What is a requirement for fire extinguishers on the boat?
Must be coast guard approved
Where should fire extinguishers stored on a boat?
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 should fire fire extinguishers be stored on the boat?
Where they are readily available
What is a Coast Guard requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat?
Must be maintained in a fully charged usable condition.
What is the requirement for fire extinguishers on boats?
Must be coast guard approved
What is required for a fire extinguishers on a boat?
Must be Coast Guard approved
Are there different types of fire extinguishers for a boat or can I use the same type as I have in my house?
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.
What is the coast guards requirement for fire extinguishers?
must be fully charged at all times
EP-11 Where should fire extinguishers be stored on a boat?
where they are readily avalible
