46 CFR 25.30-80 - Location and number of fire extinguishers required for vessels constructed prior to August 22, 2016.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 03, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

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§ 25.30-80 - Location and number of fire extinguishers required for vessels constructed prior to August 22, 2016.

Vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016 must meet the following requirements:

(a) Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing capacities smaller than what is required in tables 25.30-20(a)(1) and 25.30-20(b)(1) of this subpart need not be replaced and may be continued in service so long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(b) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable requirements in this subpart for new vessels.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48246, July 22, 2016]

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903(b); 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,4102,4302; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4

source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16653, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 25.30-80