Section 1660-02-03-.06 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS(1) All motorboats carrying passengers for hire must carry the correct number and type of fire extinguishers for a vessel of its size.(2) All motorboats 26 feet in length or longer shall carry the correct number and type of fire extinguisher for a vessel of its size.(3) Fire extinguishers are required on all motorboats which have compartments wherein explosive or flammable gases or vapors can be entrapped, such as: (a) Closed compartments under thwarts and seats wherein fuel tanks may be stored;(b) Double bottoms not sealed to the hull or which are not completely filled with flotation material;(c) Closed living spaces;(d) Closed stowage compartments in which combustible or flammable materials are stowed;(e) Permanently installed fuel tanks which are defined as:1. When the tank is secured to the deck so that tools are required to remove it;2. When the fill tube is connected to the boat and tank so that screws or bolts must be loosened to remove the tank;3. When the filled tank cannot be easily or readily handled by one person on board.(4) Any vessel may substitute one BII hand portable fire extinguisher for two BI hand portable fire extinguishers.(5) All motorboats shall carry at least the minimum number of hand portable fire extinguishers as set forth below, except that motorboats less than 26 feet in length, propelled by outboard motors and not carrying passengers for hire need not carry such portable fire extinguishers if the construction of such motorboat will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors. Minimum Number of BI Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers Needed |
Length of Motorboat | No fixed fire Extinguishing system in machinery spaces | With fixed fire extinguishing system in machinery spaces |
Less than 16' | 1 | 0 |
16' to less than 26' | 1 | 0 |
26' to less than 40' | 2 or 1 BII | 1 |
Greater than 40' | 3 or 1 BII | 2 or 1 BII and 1 BI |
Examples of minimum size graduations for some of the typical hand portable fire extinguishers are set forth below:
Classification | Foam (gallons) | Carbon dioxide (pounds) | Dry chemical (pounds) |
Type | Size |
B | I | 11/4 | 4 | 2 |
B | II | 21/2 | 15 | 10 |
B | III | 12 | 35 | 20 |
(6) Dry chemical stored pressure type fire extinguishers not fitted with pressure gauges or indicating devices do not meet the legal requirements.(7) Vaporizing liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroboromethane, or other toxic vaporizing liquids are prohibited for carriage on vessels.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-02-03-.06
Original rule certified May 8, 1974. Amendment filed June 11, 1981; effective July 27, 1981. Amendments filed March 31, 2017; effective 6/29/2017.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 69-9-209 and 70-1-206.