Gearhead: Portable Fire Extinguishers Web Extra
ABYC GUIDELINES FOR FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR BOATS 65 FEET OR LESS IN LENGTH
Notes:
1. If a discharge port is installed (ABYC A-4.5.2.2), a USCG Type B-I portable fire extinguisher may not be adequate.
2. Extinguishers intended for engine compartment protection in accordance with A-4.5.2.2 or A-4.6.4 are not required to have a Class A rating.
3. Boats under 26 feet in length without enclosed accommodation spaces or enclosed galleys may be equipped with a bucket with attached lanyard and a Class BC-rated extinguisher in lieu of Class ABC-rated portable fire extinguishers.
4. On boats having galley stoves, one of the required extinguishers shall be readily accessible thereto.
