11 Number, Type and location of Portable Fire Extinguishers
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11 Number, Type and location of Portable Fire Extinguishers

  11.1 Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel shall be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel shall be acceptable to the Administration, and shall be not less than the minimum number required by Table V.11 and other provisions of this regulation.

Table V.11

Space protected Minimum No. required Type extinguisher permitted
Class Medium Minimum size
Operating Station 1 B-I, C-I ........ CO2 .............. 1.8 kg (4 lb).
      Dry Chemical ... 0.9 kg (2 lb)
Machinery Space 1 B-II, C-II located just outside exit. CO2 .............. 6.8 kg (15 lb)
         
Accommodation Spaces .. 1 for each 232.3 m2 (2,500 square feet) or part thereof). A-II ............. Foam ............. 9.5 l (2.5 gal)
    Dry Chemical .... 4.5 kg (10 lb)
    CO2 6.8 kg (15 lb)
         
Galley, Pantry, Concession Stand 1 A-II, B-II........ Foam ............. 9.5 l (2.5 gal)
      Dry Chemical .... 4.5 kg (10 lb)

  11.2 The installation and location of the portable extinguishers shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration.

Parent topic: Part B - Fire Extinguishing and Detecting Equipment
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