The required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers required for a galley having an area of 3,500 square feet is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — two B-II's or C-II's
Per 46 CFR fire protection regulations, galleys exceeding 500 square feet require specific portable fire protection. A galley with an area of 3,500 square feet mandates two B-II or C-II portable extinguishers to ensure adequate coverage.
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