(a) The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels.
(b) [Reserved]
(a) All vessels except barges shall carry at least the minimum number of fire axes as set forth in table 76.60-5(a). Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, from requiring such additional fire axes as he deems necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.
| Gross tons
| Number of axes
|
|---|
| Over
| Not over
|
|---|
| 50 | 1
|
| 50 | 200 | 2
|
| 200 | 500 | 4
|
| 500 | 1,000 | 6
|
| 1,000 | | 8 |
(b) Covered barges shall carry at least three fire axes and uncovered barges shall carry at least two fire axes.
(a) Fire axes shall be distributed throughout the spaces available to passengers and crew so as to be most readily available in the event of emergency.
(b) If fire axes are not located in the open or behind glass so that they may be readily seen, they may be placed in enclosures together with the fire hose, provided such enclosures are marked as required by § 78.47-20 of this subchapter.
authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16940, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 76.60-5