46 C.F.R. § 169.559

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 169.559 - Fire pumps

(a) Each sailing school vessel must be equipped with fire pumps as required in Table 169.559(a).

Table 169.559(a)-Fire Pumps

Length	Exposed and partially protected water service	Protected water service
65 feet but less than 90 feet	1 1	0
90 feet but less than 120 feet	2 1	1 1
120 feet or greater	3 2	1 1

¹ May be driven off a propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump.

² Must be driven by a source of power independent of the propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump.

³ One pump may be driven off a propulsion unit and one pump may be used as a bilge pump. Pumps must be located in separate spaces.

(b) Fire pump capacity must be in accordance with the following:

Vessel length	Minimum capacity
Less than 90 ft	5.5 m3/hr (25 gpm).
90 feet but less than 120 ft	11.0 m3/hr (50 gpm).
Greater than 120 ft	14.3 m3/hr (66.6 gpm).

(c) Each fire pump must be fitted with a pressure gage on the discharge side of the pump.

(d) Each vessel must have a hand operated portable fire pump having a capacity of at least 1.1 m³/hr (5 gpm). This pump must be equipped with suction and discharge hose suitable for use in firefighting.

46 C.F.R. §169.559