Utah Admin. Code 650-206-5

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R650-206-5 - Additional Fire Extinguisher Requirements for Vessels Carrying Passengers for Hire
(1)
(a) An outfitting company shall ensure each motorboat in its fleet carries a minimum of one type B-1 fire extinguisher.
(b) A motorboat equipped solely with an electric motor, and not carrying flammable fuels on board, is exempt from the requirements of Subsection (a).
(2) An outfitting company shall ensure that each motorboat in its fleet that is equipped with an inboard, outboard, or direct drive gasoline engine and that can carry more than six passengers has at least one fixed U.S. Coast Guard-approved fire extinguishing system mounted in the engine compartment.
(3)
(a) A portable fire extinguisher shall be mounted in a readily accessible location, near the helm, and away from the engine compartment.
(b) A portable fire extinguisher may be stowed in a readily accessible location near the operator's position when the vessel is operating on a river.
(4) An outfitting company shall install a smoke detector:
(a) in each enclosed passenger area of a vessel capable of carrying more than 12 passengers for hire; or
(b) a vessel that provides on-board overnight passenger accommodation.

Utah Admin. Code R650-206-5

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-02, effective 1/9/2024