What type of extinguisher is used for metal fire?
Class D fire extinguisher
What class of fire is metal?
Class D fire
Under what condition is a type B-1 fire extinguisher required?
All vessels, including PWC, are required to have a Type B USCG–approved fire extinguisher on board if one or more of the following conditions exist: Closed compartments under seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored. Closed storage compartments in which flammable or combustible materials may be stored.
What type of fire extinguisher is required on a motorized pleasure craft?
Pleasure craft may be required by the Small Vessel Regulations to carry a 5B:C or a 10B:C fire extinguisher, depending upon the type and length of the boat, and the equipment on board. PWCs must have one 5B:C fire extinguisher on board unless everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket or PFD.
Does a PWC need a fire extinguisher?
All vessels, including PWC, are required to have a Type B fire extinguisher on board if one or more of the following conditions exist: Closed compartments under seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored. Permanently installed fuel tanks.
What determines the number of fire extinguishers required on a pleasure craft?
What determines the number of fire extinguishers required on a pleasure craft? The type of devices on board and the length of the boat will determine the number and type of fire extinguishers required on your pleasure craft.
What are all pleasure craft required to have onboard?
If everyone onboard the PWC is wearing a lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) of appropriate size, only the following equipment is required on board: A sound-signaling device; A watertight flashlight or three flares other than smoke signals; A magnetic compass, if the PWC is navigated outside of seamarks; and.
Which pleasure craft must carry flares?
Pleasure craft 6 metres (19.7 feet) or less in length and equipped with a motor must have: 3 type A, B*, C, or D flares (no more than 1 type D) or… A watertight flashlight.