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How many portable fire extinguishers are required for the machinery space of a small passenger vessel less than 100 GRT?

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How many portable fire extinguishers are required for the machinery space of a small passenger vessel less than 100 GRT?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR Subchapter T requirements for small passenger vessels under 100 GRT (Fire protection section) • Difference between fire extinguisher size ratings (I vs II) and class of fire (A/B/C) • Special requirements for machinery spaces where fuel and oil are present

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: in a machinery space with fuel and oil, which class of fire (A, B, or C) is the primary concern? • Among the choices, which extinguisher option provides sufficient capacity for a serious machinery-space fire on a small passenger vessel? • Consider whether the regulations usually require larger or smaller portable extinguishers in machinery spaces, compared to accommodations or passageways.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR Subchapter T (Fire Protection) the minimum portable extinguisher requirement for machinery spaces on vessels <100 GRT. • Check how the USCG uses B-I vs B-II to describe the size/capacity of an extinguisher, not the class of fire alone. • Confirm whether the regulations list any requirement for a C-I or C-II designation for machinery spaces, or only a specific B-type and size.