How many type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space of an uninspected towing vessel with 1,400 B.H.P.?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 2
Pursuant to 46 CFR 25.30-20 regulations for uninspected towing vessels, machinery spaces on vessels powering between 1,000 and 3,000 BHP must be protected by a minimum of two Type B-II hand-portable fire extinguishers.
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