Section Saf-C 403.08 - Special Requirements for Commercial Boats(a) All vessels powered by gasoline or other inflammable fuel in which the motors or fuel tanks are enclosed, and which are operated as commercial boats, shall in addition to equipment otherwise specified in these rules, have equipment of a type to be approved by the division as follows: (1) A fixed fire extinguisher system in an enclosed engine compartment;(2) A forced draft blower for ventilating the bilge, and engine and fuel tank compartments; and(3) Two paddles, class A and I.(b) All gasoline or other fuel tanks having a capacity of 6 gallons or more, shall be equipped with a functional shut-off valve having a securely attached handle located outside of the engine compartment and the valve shall be readily accessible for use.(c) For the purposes of (a) above, equipment shall be approved if: (1) It is in good working condition; and(2) It does not pose a public safety hazard.(d) Vessels using portable gas tanks of 6 gallons or less, equipped with a fuel line that is readily detachable from both the tank and the motor and is not located in an enclosed space, shall be exempt from the requirements of (b) above.N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 403.08
#2351, eff 4-25-83; ss by #3010, eff 5-2-85; ss by #4562, eff 1-3-89; amd by #5862, eff 7-1-94; amd by #5936, INTERIM, eff 1-3-95, EXPIRES, 5-3-95 (formerly Saf-C 403.09 ); ss by #6005, eff 3-24-95, EXPIRED: 3-24-03
New. #7904, INTERIM, eff 6-24-03, EXPIRED: 12-21-03
New. #8093, EMERGENCY, eff 5-28-04, EXPIRES: 11-24-04; ss by #8172, eff 9-21-04; ss by #10293, eff 3-20-13