Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.11 - RECREATIONAL WATER USE
Subchapter 12.11.3 - Boating Regulations
Rule 12.11.310 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 12.11.310
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Motorboats or vessels on the waters of this state shall have the following fire extinguishing equipment:
(a) less than 26
feet in length if the motorboat or vessel carries passengers for hire or has
any of the conditions listed in subsection (d) of this rule -- one B-I type
approved hand portable fire extinguisher or a fixed fire extinguisher
system;
(b) 26 feet to less than 40
feet in length -- two B-I type approved hand portable fire extinguishers; or at
least one B-II type; when an approved fixed system is installed, one less B-I
type is required;
(c) 40 feet to
not more than 65 feet in length -- three B-I type approved portable fire
extinguishers, or at least one B-I type plus one B-II type; when approved fixed
system is installed, one less B-I type is required;
(d) fire extinguishers must be carried on all
motorboats that have one or more of the following conditions that make the boat
of closed construction:
(i) inboard engines;
or
(ii) closed compartments under
thwarts and seats wherein portable fuel tanks may be stored; or
(iii) double bottoms not sealed to the hull
or which are not completely filled with flotation material; or
(iv) closed living spaces; or
(v) closed storage compartments in which
combustible or flammable material is stored; or
(vi) permanently installed fuel
tanks.
23-2-521, 87-1-301, 87-1-303, MCA; IMP, 23-2-521, MCA;
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Montana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
