It's the Law: Required Equipment

Fire Extinguishers (625 ILCS 45/4-5)

All vessels equipped with an internal combustion engine operating on Illinois waters are required to have at least a Type B, USCG—approved fire extinguisher on board.

Fire extinguisher

Use this chart to determine the type and quantity required for your vessel:

Length of Vessel	Without Fixed System	With Fixed System *
Less than 26 feet	one B-I	None
26 feet to less than 40 feet	two B-I or one B-II	one B-I
40 feet to less than 65 feet	three B-I or one B-II and one B-I	two B-I or one B-II
* Refers to a permanently installed fire extinguisher system

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