Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 15A Fire Appliances - Vessels of Less than 500GT - 15A.2 Specific Requirements - 15A.2.5 Portable fire extinguishers for use in accommodation and service spaces
15A.2.5 Portable fire extinguishers for use in accommodation and service spaces
15A.2.5.1 The number, location, fire extinguishing medium type and capacity should be selected according to the perceived fire risk, but for each deck, one portable extinguisher should be available for use within a distance of 10m from any location. A minimum of at least 3 portable fire extinguishers should be provided. As far as practical, the fire extinguishers provided should have a uniform method of operation and should be of an approved 5kg/9 litre type and capacity.
15A.2.5.2 Portable fire extinguishers of the carbon dioxide type should not be located or provided for use in accommodation spaces.
15A.2.5.3 Except for portable extinguishers provided in connection with a specific hazard within a space when it is manned (such as a galley), portable extinguishers generally should be located external to, but adjacent to, the entrance of the space(s) in which they will be used. Extinguishers should be stowed in readily accessible and marked locations.
15A.2.5.4 Spare charges should be provided onboard for at least 50% of each type and capacity of portable fire extinguisher onboard. When an extinguisher is not of a type which is rechargeable when the vessel is at sea, an additional portable fire extinguisher of the same type (or its equivalent) should be provided.
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