Title 46
SECTION 169.559
169.559 Fire pumps.
§ 169.559 Fire pumps.(a) Each sailing school vessel must be equipped with fire pumps as required in Table 169.559(a).
Table 169.559(a) - Fire Pumps
| Length | Exposed and partially protected water service | Protected water service |
|---|---|---|
| 65 feet but less than 90 feet | 1 1 | 0 |
| 90 feet but less than 120 feet | 2 1 | 1 1 |
| 120 feet or greater | 3 2 | 1 1 |
1 May be driven off a propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump.
2 Must be driven by a source of power independent of the propulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump.
3 One pump may be driven off a propulsion unit and one pump may be used as a bilge pump. Pumps must be located in separate spaces.
(b) Fire pump capacity must be in accordance with the following:
| Vessel length | Minimum capacity |
|---|---|
| Less than 90 ft | 5.5 m 3/hr (25 gpm). |
| 90 feet but less than 120 ft | 11.0 m 3/hr (50 gpm). |
| Greater than 120 ft | 14.3 m 3/hr (66.6 gpm). |
(c) Each fire pump must be fitted with a pressure gage on the discharge side of the pump.
(d) Each vessel must have a hand operated portable fire pump having a capacity of at least 1.1 m 3/hr (5 gpm). This pump must be equipped with suction and discharge hose suitable for use in firefighting.