It's the Law: Required Equipment for Your Vessel

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 one USCG–approved fire extinguisher on board.

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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