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§ 95.01-1 General.
§ 95.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
§ 95.01-5 Equipment installed but not required.
Subpart 95.05—Fire Detecting and Extinguishing Equipment, Where Required
§ 95.05-1 Fire detecting, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.
§ 95.05-5 Fire main system.
§ 95.05-10 Fixed fire extinguishing systems.
§ 95.05-15 Hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems.
§ 95.10-1 Application.
§ 95.10-5 Fire pumps.
§ 95.10-15 Piping.
§ 95.10-90 Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965.
§ 95.13-1 Application.
§ 95.15-1 Application.
§ 95.15-5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge rates.
§ 95.15-10 Controls.
§ 95.15-15 Piping.
§ 95.15-20 Carbon dioxide storage.
§ 95.15-25 Discharge outlets.
§ 95.15-30 Alarms.
§ 95.15-35 Enclosure openings.
§ 95.15-40 Pressure relief.
§ 95.15-90 Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
§ 95.17-1 Application.
§ 95.17-5 Quantity of foam required.
§ 95.17-10 Controls.
§ 95.17-15 Piping.
§ 95.17-20 Discharge outlets.
§ 95.17-25 Additional protection required.
§ 95.17-90 Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
§ 95.30-1 Application.
§ 95.50-1 Application.
§ 95.50-5 Classification.
§ 95.50-10 Location.
§ 95.50-15 Spare charges.
§ 95.50-20 Semiportable fire extinguishers.
§ 95.50-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
§ 95.60-1 Application.
§ 95.60-5 Number required.
§ 95.60-10 Location.
Source: CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition other than that specified in paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in theFederal Registerand make the material available to the public. All approved material is on file at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (G-MSE), 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001 or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. All material is available from the sources indicated in paragraph (b) of this section.
ASTM F 1121–87 (1993), Standard Specification for International Shore Connections for Marine Fire Applications—95.10–10
1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269–9101.
NFPA 13–1996, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems—95.30–1
[CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35825, July 29, 1991, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51045, Sept. 30, 1997; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG 1999–5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 1999]
(a) Where fire detecting or extinguishing systems or equipment are not required, but are installed, the system or equipment and its installation shall meet the requirements of this part.
(a) Fire detecting, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems are not required except in special cases; but if installed, the systems shall meet the applicable requirements of part 76 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
(b) In each compartment containing explosives, and in adjacent cargo compartments, there shall be provided a smoke detecting or other suitable type fire detecting system.
(c) Enclosed spaces which are “specially suitable for vehicles” shall be fitted with an approved fire or smoke detecting system.
[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966]
(i) A fixed carbon dioxide system shall be installed in any space containing machinery using fuel having a flashpoint of less than 110° F.
(ii) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over, a fixed carbon dioxide system shall be installed in all spaces containing internal combustion or gas turbine main propulsion machinery, auxiliaries with an aggregate power of 1,000 b. hp. or greater, or their fuel oil units, including purifiers, valves, and manifolds.
(f) On vessels contracted for on or after November 19, 1952, where an enclosed ventilating system is installed for electric propulsion motors or generators, a fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing system shall be installed in such system.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966; CGFR 67–90, 33 FR 1016, Jan. 26, 1968; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26006, May 23, 1996]
(a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of §95.10–90, shall apply to all fire main installations contracted for on or after May 26, 1965. Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965, shall meet the requirements of §95.10–90.
(a) Vessels shall be equipped with independently driven fire pumps in accordance with Table 95.10–5(a).
Table 95.10–5(a)
Hose and hydrant size, inches
100 11 11 1/2 1 1/2 150
100 1,000 1 1 1/2 5/8 50
1,000 1,500 2 1 1/2 5/8 50
1,500 2 22 1/2 2 7/8 250
1On vessels of 65 feet in length or less, 3/4-inch hose of good commercial grade together with a commercial garden hose nozzle may be used. The pump may be hand operated and the length of hose shall be sufficient to assure coverage of all parts of the vessel.
275 feet of 1 1/2-inch hose and 5/8-inch nozzle may be used where specified by §95.10–10(b) for interior locations and 50 feet of 1 1/2-inch hose may be used in exterior locations on vessels in other than ocean or coastwise service.
(b) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over on an international voyage, each required fire pump, while delivering water thru the fire main system at a pressure corresponding to that required by paragraph (c) of this section, shall have a minimum capacity of at least two-thirds of that required for an independent bilge pump. However, in no case shall the capacity of each fire pump be less than that otherwise required by this section.
(c) Each pump shall be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the two highest outlets at a Pitot tube pressure of approximately 50 p.s.i. Where 11/2-inch hose is permitted in lieu of 21/2-inch hose by footnote 2 of Table 95.10–5(a), the pump capacity shall be determined on the same basis as if 21/2-inch hose had been permitted. Where3/4-inch hose is permitted by Table 95.10–5(a), the Pitot tube pressure need be only 35 p.s.i.
(d) Fire pumps shall be fitted on the discharge side with relief valves set to relieve at 25 p.s.i. in excess of the pressure necessary to maintain the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section or 125 p.s.i., whichever is greater. Relief valves may be omitted if the pumps, operating under shut-off conditions, are not capable of developing a pressure exceeding this amount.
(e) Fire pumps shall be fitted with a pressure gage on the discharge side of the pumps.
(g) The total area of the pipes leading from a pump shall not be less than the discharge area of the pump.
(h) On vessels with oil fired boilers, either main or auxiliary, or with internal combustion propulsion machinery, where 2 fire pumps are required, they shall be located in separate spaces, and the arrangement of pumps, sea connections, and sources of power shall be such as to insure that a fire in any one space will not put all of the fire pumps out of operation. However, where it is shown to the satisfaction of the Commandant that it is unreasonable or impracticable to meet this requirement due to the size or arrangement of the vessel, or for other reasons, the installation of a total flooding carbon dioxide system may be accepted as an alternate method of extinguishing any fire which would affect the powering and operation of at least one of the required fire pumps.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997]
(a) The size of fire hydrants, hose, and nozzles and the length of hose required shall be as noted in Table 95.10–5(a).
(b) In lieu of the 21/2-inch hose and hydrants specified in Table 95.10–5(a), on vessels over 1,500 gross tons, the hydrants in interior locations may have siamese connections for 11/2-inch hose. In these cases the hose shall be 75 feet in length, and only one hose will be required at each fire station; however, if all such stations can be satisfactorily served with 50-foot lengths, 50-foot hose may be used.
(c) On vessels of 500 gross tons and over there must be at least one shore connection to the fire main available to each side of the vessel in an accessible location. Suitable cut-out valves and check valves must be provided. Suitable adapters also must be provided for furnishing the vessel's shore connections with couplings mating those on the shore fire lines. Vessels of 500 gross tons and over on an international voyage, must be provided with at least one international shore connection complying with ASTM F 1121 (incorporated by reference, see §95.01–2). Facilities must be available enabling an international connection to be used on either side of the vessel.
(d) Fire hydrants shall be of sufficient number and so located that any part of the vessel, other than main machinery spaces, accessible to persons on board while the vessel is being navigated and all cargo holds may be reached with at least 2 streams of water from separate outlets, at least one of which shall be from a single length of hose. In main machinery spaces, all portions of such spaces shall be capable of being reached by at least 2 streams of water, each of which shall be from a single length of hose from separate outlets; however, this requirement need not apply to shaft alleys containing no assigned space for the stowage of combustibles. Fire hydrants shall be numbered as required by §97.37–15 of this subchapter.
(e) All parts of the fire main located on exposed decks shall either be protected against freezing or be fitted with cut-out valves and drain valves so that the entire exposed parts of such piping may be shut off and drained in freezing weather. Except when closed to prevent freezing, such valves shall be sealed open.
(f) The outlet at the fire hydrant shall be limited to any position from the horizontal to the vertical pointing downward, so that the hose will lead horizontally or downward to minimize the possibility of kinking.
(g) Each fire hydrant must have at least one length of firehose, a spanner, and a hose rack or other device for stowing the hose.
(h) Fire hose shall be connected to the outlets at all times. However, on open decks where no protection is afforded to the hose in heavy weather, or where the hose may be liable to damage from the handling of cargo, the hose may be temporarily removed from the hydrant and stowed in an accessible nearby location.
(l) Firehose shall not be used for any other purpose than fire extinguishing, drills, and testing.
(m) Fire hydrants, nozzles, and other fittings shall have threads to accommodate the hose connections noted in paragraph (l) of this section.
(1) Fire station hydrant connections shall be brass, bronze, or other equivalent metal. Couplings shall either:
(i) Use National Standard fire hose coupling threads for the 11/2inch (38 millimeter) and 21/2inch (64 millimeter) hose sizes, i.e., 9 threads per inch for 11/2inch hose, and 71/2threads per inch for 21/2inch hose; or
(2) Where 19 millimeters (3/4inch) hose is permitted by table 95.10–5(a), the hose and couplings shall be of good commercial grade.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74–60, 41 FR 43151, Sept. 30, 1976; CGD 76–086, 44 FR 2392, Jan. 11, 1979; CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35826, July 29, 1991; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000]
(b) All distribution cut-off valves shall be marked as required by §97.37–10 of this subchapter.
(c) For vessels on an international voyage, the diameter of the fire main shall be sufficient for the effective distribution of the maximum required discharge from two fire pumps operating simultaneously. This requirement is in addition to §95.10–5(c). The discharge of this quantity of water through hoses and nozzles at a sufficient number of adjacent hydrants shall be at a minimum Pitot tube pressure of approximately 50 pounds per square inch.
(a) Except as specifically modified by this paragraph, the requirements of §§95.10–5 through 95.10–15 shall be complied with insofar as the number and general type of equipment is concerned. Existing equipment, except firehose nozzles and low-velocity water spray applicators, previously approved, but not meeting the applicable requirements of §§95.10–5 through 95.10–15 may be continued in service so long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs, alterations, and replacements may be permitted to the same standards as the original installations. However, all new installations or major replacements shall meet the applicable requirements in this subpart.
(b) All vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, other than motorboats, shall be fitted with fire pumps, hoses, and nozzles in accordance with Table 95.10–90(a)(2).
Table 95.10–90(a)(2)
100 1 11 1/2 1 5/16 150
100 1,000 1 21 1/2 2 5/8 250
1,000 2 21 1/2 2 5/8 250
2May use 50 feet of 2 1/2-inch hose with 7/8-inch nozzles for exterior stations. 75 feet of 1 1/2-inch hose with 5/8-inch nozzles may be used for interior station in which case such interior stations shall have siamese connections.
(c) Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1935, need not meet the requirements of §95.10–5(h), and vessels contracted for on or after July 1, 1935, but prior to November 19, 1952, may have a carbon dioxide “bilge” in lieu of “total flooding” system. However, in vessels of both categories where a conversion from coal to oil is contracted for on or after November 19, 1952, the provisions of §95.10–5(h) shall apply.
(d) The general requirements of §95.10–5(c) through (g), §95.10–10(d) through (i), and §95.10–15 shall be complied with insofar as is reasonable and practicable.
(e) Firehose nozzles and low-velocity spray applicators must meet the requirements of 95.10–10(i), 95.10–10(j), and 95.10–10(k).
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 76–086, 44 FR 2392, Jan. 11, 1979; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]
(a) Where a carbon dioxide extinguishing system is installed, the provisions of this subpart, with the exception of §95.15–90, shall apply to all installations contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the requirements of §95.15–90.
(3) Branch lines to the various cargo holds and 'tween decks shall not be less than3/4-inch standard pipe size.
(d) Machinery spaces, paint lockers, tanks, and similar spaces. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(3) of this section, the number of pounds of carbon dioxide required for each space shall be equal to the gross volume of the space divided by the appropriate factor noted in Table 95.15–5(d)(1). If fuel can drain from the compartment being protected to an adjacent compartment, or if the compartments are not entirely separate, the requirements for both compartments shall be used to determine the amount of carbon dioxide to be provided. The carbon dioxide shall be arranged to discharge into both such compartments simultaneously.
Table 95.15–5(d)(1)
(4) Branch lines to the various spaces shall be as noted in Table 95.15–5(d)(4).
Table 95.15–5(d)(4)
100 1/2 2,500 2 1/2
225 3/4 4,450 3
300 1 7,100 3 1/2
600 1 1/4 10,450 4
1,000 1 1/2 15,000 4 1/2
(e) Spaces specially suitable for vehicles. (1) The number of pounds of carbon dioxide required shall be equal to the gross volume of the largest “tight” space divided by 22. In no case, however, shall the quantity be less than that required by paragraph (c)(2) of this section.
(2) The arrangement of valves and piping shall be such that the required quantity of carbon dioxide may be discharged into any “tight” space. The discharge of the required quantity of carbon dioxide shall be completed within 2 minutes.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]
(a) Except as noted in §95.15–20(b) all controls and valves for the operation of the system shall be outside the space protected, and shall not be located in any space that might be cut off or made inaccessible in the event of fire in any of the spaces protected.
(b) If the same cylinders are used to protect more than one hazard, a manifold with normally closed stop valves shall be used to direct the carbon dioxide into the proper space. If cylinders are used to protect only one hazard, a normally closed stop valve shall be installed between the cylinders and the hazard except for systems of the type indicated in §95.15–5(d) which contain not more than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide.
(c) Distribution piping to the various cargo spaces shall be controlled from not more than two stations. One of the stations controlling the system for the main machinery space shall be located as convenient as practicable to one of the main escapes from the space. All control stations and the individual valves and controls shall be marked as required by §§97.37–10 and 97.37–13 of this subchapter.
(d) Systems of the type indicated in §95.15–5(d) shall be actuated by one control operating the valve to the space and a separate control releasing at least the required amount of carbon dioxide. These two controls shall be located in a box or other enclosure clearly identified for the particular space. Those systems installed without a stop valve shall be operated by one control releasing at least the required amount of carbon dioxide.
(f) Systems of the type indicated in §95.15–5(d), other than systems for tanks, which are of more than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide, shall be fitted with an approved delayed discharge so arranged that the alarm will be sounded for at least 20 seconds before the carbon dioxide is released into the space. Such systems of not more than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide shall also have a similar delayed discharge, except for those systems for tanks and for spaces which have a suitable horizontal escape. This paragraph shall be applicable only to systems installed on or after July 1, 1957.
(h) Complete but simple instructions for the operation of the systems must be located in a conspicuous place at or near all pull boxes, stop valve controls and in the CO2cylinder storage room. On systems in which the CO2cylinders are not within the protected space, these instructions must also include a schematic diagram of the system and instructions detailing alternate methods of discharging the system should the manual release or stop valve controls fail to operate. Each control valve to branch lines must be marked to indicate the related space served.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74–100B, 40 FR 6209, Feb. 10, 1975; USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]
(b) All piping, in nominal sizes not over3/4inch shall be at least Schedule 40 (standard weight) and in nominal sizes over3/4inch, shall be at least Schedule 80 (extra heavy).
(b) Systems of the type indicated in §95.15–5(d), consisting of not more than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide, may have the cylinders located within the space protected. If the cylinder stowage is within the space protected, the system shall be arranged in an approved manner to be automatically operated by a heat actuator within the space in addition to the regular remote and local controls.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988; USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]
(a) Spaces which are protected by a carbon dioxide extinguishing system and are normally accessible to persons on board while the vessel is being navigated, other than paint and lamp lockers and similar small spaces, shall be fitted with an approved audible alarm in such spaces which will be automatically sounded when the carbon dioxide is admitted to the space. The alarm shall be conspicuously and centrally located and shall be marked as required by §97.37–9 of this subchapter. For systems installed on or after July 1, 1957, alarms will be mandatory only for systems required to be fitted with a delayed discharge. Such alarms shall be so arranged as to sound during the 20 second delay period prior to the discharge of carbon dioxide into the space, and the alarm shall depend on no source of power other than the carbon dioxide.
(2) The details of the systems shall be in general agreement with §§95.15–5 through 95.15–40 insofar as is reasonable and practicable, with the exception of §95.15–5(d)(1), (2) and (4) covering spaces other than cargo spaces, which systems may be installed in accordance with paragraphs (a) (3) through (6) of this section.
(6) Branch lines to the various spaces other than cargo and similar spaces shall be as noted in Table 95.15–90(a)(6). This table is based on cylinders having discharge outlets and siphon tubes of3/8inch diameter.
Table 95.15–90(a)(6)
2 1/2—standard.
2 4 3/4—standard.
6 12 1 1/4—extra heavy.
12 16 1 1/2—extra heavy.
27 39 2 1/2—extra heavy.
60 80 3 1/2—extra heavy.
[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]
(a) Where a foam extinguishing system is installed, the provisions of this subpart, with the exception of §95.17–90, shall apply to all installations contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the requirements of §95.17–90.
(b) The foam agent container and all controls and valves for the operation of the system shall be outside the space protected and shall not be located in such space as might be cut off or made inaccessible in the event of fire in any of the spaces protected. The control space shall be as convenient as practicable to one of the main escapes from the spaces protected, and shall be marked as required by §97.37–13 of this subchapter. Where pumps are required, it shall not be necessary that they be started from the control space.
(d) The valves to the various spaces served shall be marked as required by §97.37–10 of this subchapter.
(a) In order that any residual fires above the floor plates may be extinguished when a foam system is installed for the protection of spaces other than tanks, at least 2 fire hydrants, in addition to those required for the machinery space by Subpart 95.10, shall be installed outside of the machinery space entrance. Such hydrants shall be fitted with sufficient hose so that any part of the machinery space may be reached with at least 2 streams of water, and each hose shall be equipped with an approved combination nozzle, applicator, and self-cleaning strainer as described in §95.10–10(i)(3).
(2) The details of the systems shall be in general agreement with §§95.17–5 through 95.17–20, with the exception of §95.17–5(a)(2), insofar as is reasonable and practicable. A 6-inch blanket of foam in 5 minutes for tanks and 3 minutes for other spaces will be considered as meeting the requirements of §95.17–5.
Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with NFPA 13–1996.
(a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of §95.50–90, shall apply to all vessels, other than unmanned barges and fishing vessels, contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Such vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the requirements of §95.50–90.
(a) Hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall be classified by a combination letter and number symbol. The letter indicating the type of fire which the unit could be expected to extinguish, and the number indicating the relative size of the unit.
(3) “C” for fires in electrical equipment where the use of nonconducting extinguishing agent is of first importance.
(c) The number designations for size will start with “I” for the smallest to “V” for the largest. Sizes I and II are considered hand portable fire extinguishers and sizes III, IV, and V are considered semiportable fire extinguishing systems which shall be fitted with suitable hose and nozzle or otherpracticable means so that all portions of the space concerned may be covered. Examples of size graduations for some of the typical hand portable and semiportable fire extinguishing systems are set forth in Table 95.50–5(c).
Table 95.50–5(c)
B I 1 1/4 4 2
B III 12 35 20
B IV 20 50 30
C I 4 2
(d) All hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall have permanently attached thereto a metallic name plate giving the name of the item, the rated capacity in gallons, quarts, or pounds, the name and address of the person or firm for whom approved, and the identifying mark of the actual manufacturer.
(e) Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing liquids shall be removed from all vessels.
(a) Approved hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with Table 95.50–10(a). The location of the equipment shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, from requiring such additional equipment as he deems necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.
Table 95.50–10(a)—Hand Portable Fire Extinguisher and Semiportable Fire-Extinguishing Systems
Classification (see §95.50–5)
Stairway and elevator enclosures Do.
Lifeboat embarkation and lowering stations None required.
C-I2 2 in vicinity of exit.2
Staterooms, toilet spaces, public spaces, offices, lockers, isolated storerooms, and pantries, open decks, etc None required.
Galleys B-II or C-II 1 for each 2,500 square feet or fraction thereof suitable for hazards involved.
Paint and lamp rooms B-II 1 outside space in vicinity of exit.
Accessible baggage, mail, and specie rooms, and storerooms A-II 1 for each 2,500 square feet or fraction thereof located in vicinity of exits, either inside or outside the spaces.
Carpenter shop and similar spaces A-II 1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.
Oil-fired boilers: Spaces containing oil-fired boilers, either main or auxiliary, or their fuel-oil units B-II; B-V 2 required3; 1 required.4
Internal combustion or gas turbine propelling machinery spaces B-II 1 for each 1,000 brake horsepower, but not less than 2 nor more than 6.5
B-III 1 required.67
Electric propulsive motors or generators of open type C-II 1 for each propulsion motor or generator unit.
Internal combustion or gas turbine B-II 1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.7
Electric emergency motors or generators C-II 1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.8
Trunks to machinery spaces Do.
Fuel tanks Do.
Inaccessible during voyage, including trunks and cargo tanks Do.
Accessible during voyage Do.
1For motorboats, the total number of hand portable fire extinguishers required for safety areas, accommodation spaces, and service spaces shall be 1 B-II for motorboats of less than 50 gross tons and 2 B-II for motor boats of 50 gross tons and over. Two B-I hand portable fire extinguishers may be substituted for 1 B-II.
2For vessels on an international voyage, substitute 1 C-II in vicinity of exit.
3Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons require 1.
4Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons may substitute 1 B-IV.
5Only 1 required for motorboats.
6If oil burning donkey boiler fitted in space, the B-V previously required for the protection of the boiler may be substituted. Not required where a fixed carbon dioxide system is installed.
7Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons if fuel has a flashpoint higher than 110° F.
(b) Semiportable fire extinguishing systems shall be located in the open so as to be readily seen.
(c) If hand portable fire extinguishers are not located in the open or behind glass so that they may be readily seen, they may be placed in enclosures together with the fire hose, provided such enclosures are marked as required by §97.37–15 of this subchapter.
(d) Hand portable fire extinguishers and their stations shall be numbered in accordance with §97.37–23 of this subchapter.
(e) Hand portable or semiportable extinguishers, which are required on their nameplates to be protected from freezing, shall not be located where freezing temperatures may be expected.
(a) For all vessels other than motorboats spare charges shall be carried for at least 50 percent of each size and each variety, i.e. foam, soda-acid, carbon dioxide, etc., of hand portable fire extinguisher required by §95.50–10(a). However, if the unit is of such variety that it cannot be readily recharged by the vessel's personnel, one spare unit of the same classification shall be carried in lieu of spare charges for all such units of the same size and variety.
(b) Spare charges shall be so packaged as to minimize the hazards to personnel while recharging the units. Acid shall be contained in a Crown stopper type of bottle.
(a) The frame or support of each size III, IV, and V 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 size III, IV, or V 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.
[CGD 77–039, 44 FR 34133, June 14, 1979]
(1) The provisions of §§95.50–5 through 95.50–15 shall be met with the exception that existing installations in safety areas and service spaces may be maintained if in the opinion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, they are in general agreement with the degree of safety prescribed by Table 95.50–10(a). In such cases, minor modifications may be made to the same standard as the original installation: Provided, That in no case will a greater departure from the standards of Table 95.50–10(a) be permitted than presently exists.
(a) All vessels except barges shall carry at least the minimum number of fire axes as set forth in Table 95.60–5(a). Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, from requiring such additional fire axes as he deems necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.
Table 95.60–5(a)
(b) If fire axes are not located in the open, or behind glass, so that they may be readily seen, they may be placed in enclosures together with the fire hose, provided such enclosures are marked as required by §97.37–15 of this subchapter.