USCG Exam PracticeFire extinguishers — types, ratings, requirements
A semi-portable 160-B fire extinguisher required on a recreational vessel over 300 gross tons must have its frame ______.
- A. secured with quick-release straps to allow rapid deployment
- ✓ welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deckCorrect
- C. fitted with wheels and chocked to prevent movement
- D. stowed in a dedicated locker approved by the cognizant OCMI
Why B is correct
33 CFR §175.320(b)(3) requires the frame or support of each required 160-B semi-portable extinguisher to be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck. If the unit has wheels, 33 CFR §175.320(b)(4) requires it to be securely stowed when not in use, but permanent attachment of the frame is the primary structural requirement.
Cited:33 CFR §175.320