Section 250-RICR-80-00-1.9 - Backfire Flame ControlA. Applicability This section applies to all motorboats and motor vessels, used on the waters subject to the jurisdiction of the state, and to which regulations apply, in which gasoline engines are installed, except vessels equipped with outboard motors.
B. Backfire Flame Control Requirement - No person may use a motorboat or motor vessel to which this section applies, unless each engine is provided with at least one of the following means of backfire flame control: 1. Backfire flame arrestor.2. An engine air and fuel induction system.3. An attachment to the carburetor or a location of the engine air induction system by means of which flames caused by engine backfire will be dispersed to the atmosphere outside the boat in such a manner that the flames will not endanger the boat, persons on board, or nearby vessels and structures.4. On boats having an integrated engine-boat design, an engine air induction system.C. Approval: Marking: Condition - With the exception of §§ 1.9(D) and (E) of this Part, no person may use a motorboat or motor vessel to which this section applies unless each backfire flame control installation required by § 1.9(B) of this Part is: 1. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard under 46 C.F.R. § 182.415, incorporated above at § 1.4(E) of this Part.2. Marked according to the requirements in 46 C.F.R. § 182.415 incorporated above at § 1.4(E) of this Part.3. Maintained in serviceable condition.D. Installation not Requiring Approval Any attachment designed, constructed, and installed under the provisions of § 1.8(B) of this Part does not require approval and labeling. However, all attachments shall be of metallic construction with flame-tight connections, firmly secured to withstand vibrations, shock and engine backfire, and maintained in serviceable condition.
E. Installation with Prior Approval Installation consisting of backfire flame arresters or engine air and fuel induction systems bearing U.S. Coast Guard approval No. 162.015 need not meet the detailed requirements of § 1.8(D) of this Part and may continue to be in use as long as they are maintained in serviceable condition. Replacements shall meet the applicable conditions in this section.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-1.9
Amended effective 4/2/2023