New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 400 - WATERCRAFT SAFETY RULES
Part Saf-C 403 - EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Section Saf-C 403.05 - Fire Extinguishers

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 403.05

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Every motorboat shall be provided with such number, size, and type of fire extinguishers approved by Underwriter's Laboratories, as set forth below, which are capable of promptly and completely extinguishing burning fuel. Said extinguishers shall be kept in condition for immediate use and so placed as to be readily accessible at all times.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:

(1) Motorboats propelled by outboard motors while competing in any authorized race or such use as is incidental to tuning up of such boats and motors for the race; or

(2) Rowboats, canoes or kayaks equipped with outboard electric motors only.

(c) A minimum number of B-1 hand portable fire extinguishers shall be required as set forth in Table 400.1 below:

Table 400-1 B-1 Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers

Class of Motorboat Fire No Fixed Extinguishing System in Machinery Spaces Fixed Fire Extinguishing System in Machinery Spaces
A 1 0
I 1 0
II 2 1
III 3 2

(c) One B-2 hand portable fire extinguisher may be substituted for 2 B-1 hand portable fire extinguishers.

(d) Fire extinguisher classification shall comply with the requirements as set forth in Table 400.2 below:

Table 400.2

Classification Type Size Foam (Gallons) Carbon Dioxide (Pounds) Dry Chemicals (Pounds)
B-1 1 1/4 4 2
B-2 1 1/2 15 10

#2351, eff 4-25-83; ss by #3010, eff 5-2-85; ss by #4562, eff 1-3-89; ss by #5862, eff 7-1-94; amd by #6005, eff 3-24-95; paragraphs (a), (c) and (d) EXPIRED: 7-1-00; paragraph (b) EXPIRED 3-24-03

New. #7904, INTERIM, eff 6-24-03, EXPIRED: 12-21-03

New. #8093, EMERGENCY, eff 5-28-04, EXPIRES: 11-24-04; ss by #8172, eff 9-21-04; ss by #10293, eff 3-20-13

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