46 C.F.R. § 169.569

Current through November 30, 2024

Section 169.569 - Fire axes

(a) Each vessel must carry at least the number of fire axes set forth in Table 169.569(a). The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection may require additional fire axes necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.

Table 169.569(a)

Length		Number of axes
Over	Not over	Number of axes
	65	0
65	90	1
90	120	2
120	150	3
150		4

(b) Fire axes must be stowed so as to be readily available in the event of emergency.

(c) If fire axes are not located in the open or behind glass, they must be placed in marked enclosures containing the fire hose.

46 C.F.R. §169.569