Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 5 - Boat Rules And Registration
Section NR 5.11 - Fire extinguishers
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 5.11
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) Fire extinguishers required by s. 30.62(4), Stats., shall comply with the following minimum specifications:
(a)
Type. Capable of
promptly and effectively extinguishing burning gasoline (carbon tetrachloride
not approved).
(b)
Size.
1. Foam (minimum
gallons 11/4) or carbon dioxide (minimum pounds 4) or dry chemical (minimum
pounds 2).
2. Foam (minimum gallons
21/2) or carbon dioxide (minimum pounds 15) or dry chemical (minimum pounds
10).
(2) The fire extinguishers required on each motorboat shall be as follows:
|
Minimum Number of Hand-Portable Fire Extinguishers Required |
||
|
Vessel Length |
No Fixed System |
With Approved Fixed Systems |
|
Less than 26' |
1 B-01 |
0 |
|
26' to less than 40' |
2 B-1 or 1 B-11 |
1 B-1 |
|
40' to 65' |
3 B-1 or 1 B-11 and 1 B-1 |
2 B-1 or 1 B-11 |
(3) Fire extinguishers required by s. 30.62(4), Stats., shall be approved by the U.S. coast guard or listed by underwriters laboratories inc., as an approved marine fire extinguisher.
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