USCG Exam PracticeFire extinguishers — types, ratings, requirements
A dry chemical stored pressure extinguisher without a pressure gauge, manufactured prior to January 1, 1965, must be reweighed ashore when the inspection tag shows that ______ have elapsed since the last weight check.
- A. 12 months
- ✓ 6 monthsCorrect
- C. 3 months
- D. 24 months
Why B is correct
33 CFR §175.310(d)(1) specifies that when the inspection record tag shows 6 months have elapsed since the last weight check ashore, the extinguisher is no longer accepted as meeting maintenance conditions until reweighed and found serviceable.
Cited:33 CFR §175.310