Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 2 CCR 405-2-210 - BACKFIRE FLAME CONTROL1. Every gasoline engine Installed in a motorboat shall be equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame control. The following are acceptable means of backfire flame control:a. A backfire flame arrester that is permanently and legibly marked or labeled by the manufacturer with the phrase "complies with UL 1111 per tests by (name of testing facility)" or the words "SAE J-1928, Marine" and the manufacturer's name, suitably secured to the air intake with A flametight connection.b. An engine air and fuel induction system, that may include a reed valve assembly, that is permanently and legibly marked or labeled by the manufacturer with the words "SAE-J 1928, Marine" and the manufacturer's name.c. Any attachment to the carburetor or location of the engine air induction system by means of which flame caused by engine backfire will be dispersed to the atmosphere outside the vessel in such a manner that the flame will not endanger the vessel, or persons on board. All attachments shall be of metallic construction with flametight connections and firmly secured to withstand vibration, shock, and engine backfire.d. Gasoline engine installations consisting of backfire flame arresters bearing U.S. Coast Guard approval numbers 162.016 or 162.041 or engine air and fuel induction systems bearing U.S. Coast Guard approval numbers 162.015 or 162.042 may be used as long as they are serviceable and in good condition.37 CR 19, October 10, 2014, effective 11/1/201438 CR 07, April 10, 2015, effective 5/1/201539 CR 03, February 10, 2016, effective 3/1/201639 CR 07, April 10, 2016, effective 5/1/2016