(a) Each portable fire extinguisher approved under subpart 162.028 of this chapter and each semiportable fire extinguisher approved under subpart 162.039 of this chapter must be installed in compliance with Table 132.220 of this section. The placement of each extinguisher must satisfy the cognizant OCMI, who may also deem added extinguishers necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.
Table 132.220--Carriage of Portable and Semiportable Fire Extinguishers----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Classification (see Sec.
Space 132.210) Number and placement----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety areas: Communicating passageways A-II....................... 1. In each main passageway, not more
than 45.7 meters (150 feet) apart
(permissible in stairways).Pilothouse............................... C-I........................ 2. In vicinity of exit.Service spaces: Galleys.................. B-II or C-11............... 1. For each 230 square meters (2,500
feet\2\) or fraction thereof, suitable
for hazards involved.Paint lockers............................ B-II....................... 1. Outside space, in vicinity of exit.Accessible baggage and storerooms........ A-II....................... 1. For each 230 square meters (2,500
feet\2\) or fraction thereof, located
in vicinity of exits, either inside or
outside spaces.Work shops and similar spaces............ A-II....................... 1. Outside space in vicinity of exit.Machinery spaces: Internal-combustion B-II....................... 1. For each 1,000 brake horsepower, but
propulsion-machinery. not fewer than 2 nor more than 6.
B-III...................... 1. Required. (\1\), (\2\)Electric propulsion motors or generators C-II....................... 1. For each propulsion motor or
of open type. generator unit.Auxiliary spaces: Internal combustion.... B-II....................... 1. Outside space in vicinity of exit.
(\2\)Electric motors and emergency generators. C-II....................... 1. Outside space in vicinity of exit.
(\2\)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(\1\) Not required where a fixed gaseous fire-extinguishing system is installed.(\2\) Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons.
(b) Each semiportable fire extinguisher must be mounted or otherwise placed in the open so as to be readily visible.
(c) Except as provided by paragraph (d) of this section, each portable fire extinguisher must be mounted or otherwise placed in the open or behind glass so as to be readily visible.
(d) A portable fire extinguisher may be mounted or otherwise placed in an enclosure together with the fire hose, if the enclosure is marked in compliance with Sec. 131.830 of this subchapter.
(e) Each portable fire extinguisher and its station must be numbered to comply with Sec. 131.835 of this subchapter.
(f) No portable or semiportable fire extinguisher with a nameplate indicating that it needs protection from freezing may be mounted or otherwise placed where freezing temperatures are foreseeable.