The boat is equipped with a hand-held fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher in the boat must be rated more than 5A/34B. For the location, see the diagram in section 2.3.1 Safety equipment and emergency exit.
The driver is responsible for ensuring that:
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All crew members are aware of the location and operation of the fire extinguishing equipment.
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The fire extinguishing equipment is easily accessible also when the boat is loaded.
The owner of the boat is responsible for:
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Ensuring that the fire equipment is up-to-date.
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Replacing it when needed.
You must have the hand-held fire extinguishers inspected regularly at specified intervals, depending on the legislation in your country.
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Contact the local fire authorities for the inspection policy in your area.
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If you are unsure of the inspection policy in your country, have your hand-held fire extinguishers inspected once a year.