312 IAC 5-14-17 Fire extinguishers

Sec. 17. (a) A boat must be equipped with at least the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers located as follows: Boat Length No fixed systems With approved fixed system Less than 26 feet 1 B-I 0 26 feet to less than 40 feet 2 B-I or 1 B-II 1 B-I 40 feet to less than 65 feet 3 B-I or 1 B-II and 1 B-I 2 B-I or 1 B-II 65 feet to less than 90 feet 4 B-I or 2 B-II 3 B-I or 2 B-II 90 feet to less than 125 feet 5 B-I or 3 B-II and 1 B-I 4 B-1 or 3 B-II Over 125 feet 6 B-I or 4 B-II and 1 B-I 5 B-I or 4 B-II (b) A fire extinguisher must have the U.S. Coast Guard approval 162.028 or have an Underwriters Laboratory Marine listing. (c) A portable fire extinguisher without a gauge must be inspected at least every six (6) months and must have an inspection card attached. (d) A pressure-filled fire extinguisher must be hydrostatically pressure tested at least every five (5) years. (e) The maintenance required under subsections (c) and (d) must be performed by a qualified firefighting equipment repair service.