Deck General USCG Q#5322 (Set 165)

What are the type and number of hand portable fire extinguishers required outside and in the vicinity of the paint locker exit?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — one B-II

Title 46 CFR mandates that paint lockers and flammable storage spaces on inspected vessels must have at least one B-II portable fire extinguisher located immediately outside and in the vicinity of the exit.

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