1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I
  4. part 34
  5. subpart 34.50
  6. § 34.50-20

View all text of Subpart 34.50 [§ 34.50-1 - § 34.50-90]

§ 34.50-20 - Semiportable fire extinguishers—TB/ALL

(a) The frame or support of each size III, IV, and V fire extinguisher required by table 34.50-10(a) must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck.

(b) If a size III, IV, or V fire extinguisher has wheels and is not required by table 34.50-10(a), it must be securely stowed when not in use to prevent it from rolling out of control under heavy sea conditions.

[CGD 77-039, 44 FR 34132, June 14, 1979]

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16694, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 34.50-20