Deck General USCG Question #5325 (Set 166)

What are the required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers for staterooms on cargo vessels?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — none required

Standard cargo vessel staterooms and crew accommodations are not required by 46 CFR to have individual hand portable fire extinguishers, relying instead on structural fire protection and fixed detection systems.

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