West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

CHAPTER 8
per location, and legal description of spaces
where extinguishers are required can be found at
46 CFR 28.155 & 46 CFR 28.160 & 46 CFR
25.30.
Fire Pumps, Fire Mains, Fire Hydrants, and Fire Hoses. 46
CFR 28.316
Vessels with 16 or more individuals or that are outside of
boundary borders that have had their keel laid or major
conversion on or after September 15, 1991:
• Vessels >36’ must be equipped with a selfpriming,
power driven fire pump connected to a
fixed piping system.
• Specific requirements regarding locations and
specifications for fire mains, fire hydrants, and
fire hoses can be found at 46 CFR 28.316.
Fireman’s Outfits and Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
CFR 28.205
• Vessels equipped with refrigeration units using
ammonia must be equipped with at least 2 selfcontained
breathing apparatus with spare air
bottles for each.
• If the vessel has more than 49 individuals on
board, at least 2 firemen’s outfits, stowed in
widely separated locations, are required. A
fireman’s outfit consists of one pressure
demand open circuit MSHA/NIOSH approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with a 30
minute air supply and a full face piece, one
lifeline with a belt or suitable harness, one
flashlight, a rigid helmet, boots, gloves,
protective clothing, one fire axe, and a spare air
bottle.
8-36 1/30/2004