Deck General USCG Q#1621 (Set 51)

Your vessel must have a B-II fire extinguisher. Which extinguisher fulfills this requirement? (small passenger vessel regulations)

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 15 lb. carbon dioxide

Under 46 CFR Table 25.30-20, a B-II fire extinguisher is defined by its capacity. A 15 lb. carbon dioxide extinguisher meets the B-II classification requirements for small passenger vessels, providing the necessary extinguishing agent volume to combat flammable liquid fires in machinery or fuel storage spaces.

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