The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,900 square feet. What will fulfill the requirements for fire protection?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — One B-II and one C-II extinguisher
Per 46 CFR fire protection regulations, shipboard galleys between 1,500 and 3,005 square feet require one B-II foam or CO2 extinguisher alongside one C-II extinguisher for electrical safety, corresponding directly to the vessel's fixed area requirements.
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