46 CFR 109.331 - Firehoses and hydrants.

Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 02, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: May 28, 2024

View all text of Subpart C [§ 109.301 - § 109.347]

§ 109.331 - Firehoses and hydrants.

The master or person in charge shall insure that—

(a) At least one length of firehose with a combination nozzle is connected to each fire hydrant required by this subchapter, at all times, except that during heavy weather a firehose in an exposed location may be temporarily removed from the fire hydrant and stowed in an accessible, nearby location;

(b) A fire hose required by this subchapter is not used for any purpose other than firefighting, fire drills, and testing;

(d) Each firehose, except a firehose temporarily removed from an exposed location, is stowed on a rack or reel required by this subchapter; and

(e) Each low velocity spray applicator for a fire hose nozzle is attached to the nozzle or stowed next to the fire hydrant to which the fire hose is attached.

authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306,6101,10104; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 109.331