Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter I - Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels |
Part 95 - Fire Protection Equipment |
Subpart 95.50 - Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers and Semiportable Fire Extinguishing Systems, Arrangements and Details |
§ 95.50-20 - Semi-portable fire extinguishers.
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§ 95.50-20 Semi-portable fire extinguishers.
(a) The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher required by Table 95.50-10(a) must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck.
(b) If an approved semi-portable fire extinguisher has wheels and is not required by Table 95.50-10(a), it must be securely stowed when not in use to prevent it from rolling out of control under heavy sea conditions.
(c) Semi-portable extinguishers must be fitted with suitable hoses and nozzles, or other practicable means, so that all areas of the space can be protected.
[CGD 77-039, 44 FR 34133, June 14, 1979, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48265, July 22, 2016]