Fire pumps.

(a) Each sailing school vessel must be equipped with fire pumps as required in Table 169.559(a). Table 169.559( a )—Fire Pumps Length Exposed and partially protected water service Protected water service 65 feet but less than 90 feet 1 1 0 90 feet but less than 120 feet 2 1 1 1 120 feet or greater 3 2 1 1 1 May be driven off a propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump. 2 Must be driven by a source of power independent of the propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump. 3 One pump may be driven off a propulsion unit and one pump may be used as a bilge pump. Pumps must be located in separate spaces. (b) Fire pump capacity must be in accordance with the following: Vessel length Minimum capacity Less than 90 ft 5.5 m 3 /hr (25 gpm). 90 feet but less than 120 ft 11.0 m 3 /hr (50 gpm). Greater than 120 ft 14.3 m 3 /hr (66.6 gpm). (c) Each fire pump must be fitted with a pressure gage on the discharge side of the pump. (d) Each vessel must have a hand operated portable fire pump having a capacity of at least 1.1 m 3 /hr (5 gpm). This pump must be equipped with suction and discharge hose suitable for use in firefighting.