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Fire Equipment Regulations
Power Driven
Fire Pumps - 46 CFR 181.300
General
Requirements
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A
self priming power driven fire pump is required on the
following mechanically propelled small passenger vessels:
• Vessel < 65 feet that is a ferry
• Vessel < 65 feet carrying more than 49
passengers
• All vessels > 65 feet
Vessels not required to have a power driven fire pump
must have at least 3 (2 1/2 gallon) buckets. Each bucket
must have:
• A lanyard attached
• Stenciled in a contrasting color "FIRE
BUCKET".
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Fire
Pump Requirements
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The
pump may be driven off of a propulsion engine or other
source of power and must be permanently connected to the
fire main. This pump may also be connected to the bilge
system so that it can serve as a fire pump and a bilge
pump.
• Vessel < 65 feet carrying more than 49
passengers and
• All vessels > 65 feet:
- Minimum fire pump capacity 50 gallons per minute
- Minimum pressure at the pump outlet 60 psi
- Pressure gauge fitted at the pump outlet
• Vessel < 65 feet that is a ferry
carrying not more that 49 passengers:
- Minimum fire pump capacity 10 gallons per minute
- Pump must be capable of projecting a stream
from the highest hydrant through the hose and
nozzle a minimum distance of 25 feet
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Fire Main
System - 46 CFR 181.310 - 181.320
General
Requirements
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All
vessels required to have a power driven fire pump are
required to have a fire main.
Piping used in the
fire main system must constructed with ferrous materials.
Fire hydrants for all
vessels shall be of sufficient number and so located that
any part of the vessel may be reached with an effective
stream of water from a single length of hose.
A length of fire hose will be attached to each hydrant at
all times.
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Fire
Hoses and Nozzles
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•
Vessel < 65 feet carrying more than 49
passengers and
• All vessels > 65 feet:
- Fire hose must be commercial grade 1-1/2 inch
lined fire hose (UL 19 approved), or equivalent:
* Fire hose must be 50 feet in length.
* Having fittings of brass or other
corrosion resistant material.
- The nozzle must be of a type approved in
accordance with CG approval 162.027.
• Vessel <
65 feet that is a ferry carrying not more that 49
passengers:
- Fire hose and nozzle may be as required above,
or
- Garden hose:
* Good commercial grade, constructed
with inner rubber tube, plies of braided fabric and
outer rubber or equivalent cover.
* Sufficient strength to withstand
maximum pressure of the fire pump.
* All fitting on hose must be of
suitable corrosion resistant material.
- Nozzle:
* Capable of being changed between
solid stream and spray pattern.
* Corrosion resistant material.
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Fixed Gas
Fire Extinguishing Systems - 46
CFR 181.400 - 181.420
General
Requirements
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A
fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in
the following locations on all vessels:
• A space containing propulsion machinery.
• A space containing an internal combustion engine
of more than 50 hp (37.3 kw).
• A space containing machinery powered by gasoline
or other fuels having a flash point of 110°F or lower.
• A space containing fuel tanks for gasoline or
any other fuel having a flash point of 110°F or
lower.
• Cargo spaces which are inaccessible during a
voyage and used for combustible cargo. (Only CO2
will be allowed).
• A paint locker.
• A storeroom containing flammable liquids (including
liquor of 80 proof or higher where liquor is packaged in
individual containers of 9.5 liter (2.5 Gallons) capacity
or greater).
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Type
System Required
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Fixed
gas fire extinguishing systems shall approved by the
Commandant and installed to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
Depending on the application, acceptable systems include
CO2, Halon and pre-engineered automatic discharged
systems.
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Amount of CO2 Gas Required
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The
number of pounds of CO2 required is calculated by
determining the gross volume of the space and dividing by
the factor as listed in the chart below.
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Factor
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Gross volume of compartment
(cubic feet)
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Over
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Not Over
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15
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500
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16
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500
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1,600
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18
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1,600
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4,500
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20
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4,500
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50,000
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22
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50,000
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Additional
Requirements
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46 CFR 181.410
prescribes the specific system requirements
As mentioned, we recommend you obtain a copy of the
regulations, if installing a fixed gas fire extinguishing
system.
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Portable
Fire Extinguishers -
46 CFR 181.500
General Requirements
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The
minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required
shall be determined by using the table below
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Space
Protected
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Minimum
Number Required
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Type
Extinguisher Permitted
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CG
Class
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Medium
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Minimum
Size
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Operating
Station
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1 |
B-1, C-1
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Halon,
Carbon Dioxide,
Dry Chemical
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2.5 lbs
4 lbs
2 lbs
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Machinery
Space
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1
for each
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B-II, C-II located
just outside exit
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Carbon Dioxide
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15 lbs
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Open
Vehicle Deck
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1
for every 10 vehicles
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B-II
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Foam
Halon
Carbon Dioxide
Dry Chemical
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2.5 gals
10 lbs
15 lbs
10 lbs
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Accommodation
Space
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1
for each 250 sq ft or fraction thereof
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A-II
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Foam
Dry Chemical
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2.5 gals
10 lbs
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| Galley,
Pantry, Concenssion Stand |
1
for each
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A-II, B-II
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Foam
Dry Chemical
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2.5 gals
10 lbs
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Extinguishers
must be UL approved for marine use and must be mounted on
the approved marine mounting bracket.
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Location
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Extinguisher
must be located so as to be convenient to the space
protected when not specified.
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Fire Axe - 46
CFR 181.600
General
Requirement
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Each
vessel more than 65 feet in length is required to be
equipped with one fire axe.
The fire axe must be located in or adjacent to the
pilothouse.
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Fire and Smoke
Detection Systems -
46 CFR 181.40 &
181.450
General
Requirement
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The
following spaces must be fitted with a fire detecting
system, except when the space is protected by a fire
extinguishing system that is capable of automatic
discharge upon heat detection, or if the space is manned:
• A space containing propulsion machinery.
• A space containing an internal combustion engine
of more than 50 hp (37.3 kw).
• A space containing an oil fired boiler.
• A space containing machinery powered by
gasoline or other fuels having a flash point of
110°F or lower.
• A space containing fuel tanks for gasoline or any
other fuel having a flash point of 110°F or lower.
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| Smoke
Detecting System |
Each
overnight accommodation space on a vessel with overnight
accommodations for passengers must be fitted with an
independent modular smoke detecting and alarm unit.
The unit must be:
• UL Standard 217 and be listed as a "Single
Station Smoke Detector-Also suitable for use in
Recreational Vehicles".
• Contain an independent power source.
• Alarm on low power.
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