Number and Type of Required Fire Extinguishers
Use this chart to determine the type and quantity of fire extinguishers required for your boat.
| Length of Vessel | Without Fixed System | With Fixed System* |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 26 feet | one 5-B | none |
| 26 feet to less than 40 feet |
two 5-B or one 20-B | one 5-B |
| 40 feet to less than 65 feet |
three 5-B or one 20-B and one 5-B | two 5-B or one 20-B |
| *refers to a permanently installed fire extinguisher system | ||
For carriage requirements, one 5-B is equivalent to one B-I, and one 20-B is equivalent to one B-II.
