Volume 43 - Issue 10 - October 3, 2024

State of Kansas

Department of Wildlife and Parks

Permanent Administrative Regulation

Article 30.—BOATING

115-30-4. Fire extinguishers; requirements. (a) United States coast guard approved hand portable fire extinguishers of size I type B, size II type B, size 5 type B, size 20 type B, or both size 5 type B and size 20 type B shall be carried on board each motorboat as determined by the model year and class of vessel. Portable fire extinguishers on a vessel shall be replaced upon 12 years from the date of manufacture. As codified in 33 C.F.R. pt. 175 (2023), all fire extinguishers that are replaced on a vessel shall be replaced with a size 5 type B or size 20 type B fire extinguisher that is not more than 12 years old.

(1) Class A: for model year vessel 2018 and newer, at least one size 5 type B fire extinguisher that is date stamped shall be carried. Vessels older than model year 2018 may carry either size 5 type B or size I type B if any one or more of the following conditions exist:

(A) an inboard engine;

(B) closed compartments under thwarts and seats where portable fuel tanks may be stored;

(C) double bottom construction not sealed to the hull or not completely filled with flotation materials;

(D) closed compartments in which combustible or flammable materials are stored; or

(E) permanently installed fuel tanks. Fuel tanks that cannot be moved in case of fire or other emergency or if the weight of the fuel tank precludes movement of the tank by an individual on board shall be considered permanently installed.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall not apply if the motorboat has a United States coast guard approved built-in or affixed fire extinguisher in the motor area.

(3) Class 1: for model year vessel 2018 and newer, at least one size 5 type B fire extinguisher that is date stamped shall be carried. Vessels older than model year 2018 may carry either size 5 type B or size I type B. Provisions of this subsection shall not apply if the motorboat has a United States coast guard approved built-in or affixed fire extinguisher in the motor area.

(4) Class 2: for model year vessel 2018 and newer, at least two size 5 type B fire extinguishers or one size 20 type B fire extinguisher that is date stamped shall be carried. Vessels older than model year 2018 shall carry two size 5 type B, one size 20 type B, two size I type B, or one size II type B fire extinguisher. Each motorboat that has a United States coast guard approved built-in or affixed fire extinguisher in the motor area shall only be required to carry size I type B fire extinguisher, for vessels older than model year 2018, or one size 5 type B fire extinguisher, for any age vessel.

(5) Class 3: for model year vessel 2018 and newer, at least three size 5 type B fire extinguishers or two size 20 type B fire extinguishers that are date stamped shall be carried. Vessels older than model year 2018 shall carry three size 5 type B, two size 20 type B, three size I type B, or two size II type B fire extinguishers. Each motorboat that has a United States coast guard approved built-in or affixed fire extinguisher in the motor area shall only be required to carry two size I type B fire extinguishers, for vessels older than model year 2018, or one size 20 type B fire extinguisher, for any age vessel.

(b) Each vessel, including each motorboat having an approved built-in or affixed fire extinguisher in the motor area, that has enclosed living spaces or galleys shall carry at least one United States coast guard approved size I type B or size II type B fire extinguisher in the living space or galley. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 32-1119; effective Oct. 22, 1990; amended Oct. 18, 2024.)

Christopher Kennedy
Acting Secretary
Department of Wildlife and Parks

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