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30 ■ Chapter 4 Fire Extinguishers ◆ Extinguishers are classified by a letter and number symbol. The number indicates the relative size of the extinguisher and the letter indicates the type of fire it will extinguish: ◆ Type A fires are of combustible solids like wood. ◆ Type B fires are of flammable liquids like gasoline or oil. ◆ Type C fires are electrical fires. ◆ All vessels are required to have a Type B fire extinguisher(s) on board if one or more of the following conditions exist: • Inboard/outboard or inboard engine • Closed compartments • Closed living spaces • Closed storage compartments in which flammable or combustible materials may be stored • Permanently installed fuel tanks ◆ Approved types of fire extinguishers are identified by the following marking on the label—"Marine Type USCG Approved"—followed by the size and type symbols and the approval number. ◆ Extinguishers should be placed in an accessible area—not near the engine or in a compartment, but where they can be reached immediately. Be sure you know how to operate them. ◆ Fire extinguishers must be maintained in usable condition. Inspect extin- guishers regularly to make sure that: • Seals and tamper indicators are not broken or missing • Pressure gauges or indicators read in the operable range • There is no physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles Check the charge level of your fire extinguishers regularly. Replace them immediately if they are not fully charged. Fire Extinguisher Charge Indicators green button To check this style of extin- guisher, depress the green button. If it is fully charged, the green button should pop back out immediately. On this style of fire extinguisher, the needle indicator should be in the "full" range. REMEMBER … Keep bilges clean and free of trash in order to reduce the risk of fire. BOATER'S TIP PWC operators need to take special steps in case of fire. Because their fire extinguishers may not be easily accessible, they should simply swim away quickly and use another operator's extinguisher. They should not open the engine compartment to put out the fire. Use this chart to determine the type and quantity of fire extinguishers required for your vessel. Length of Vessel Without Fixed System With Fixed System* Less than 26 feet one B-I None 26 feet to less than 40 feet two B-I or one B-II one B-I 40 feet to less than 65 feet three B-I or one B-II and one B-I two B-I or one B-II * refers to a permanently installed fire extinguisher system Copyright © 2014 Boat Ed, www.boat-ed.com