[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR27.301]

[Page 320]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 27_TOWING VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
         Subpart C_Fire-Suppression Equipment for Towing Vessels
 
Sec. 27.301  What are the requirements for fire pumps, fire mains, and 
fire hoses on towing vessels?


    By April 29, 2005, you must provide for your towing vessel either a 
self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire-pump, a fire main, and hoses and 
nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section; 
or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs 
(d) and (e) of this section.
    (a) The fixed fire-pump must be capable of--
    (1) Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, 
or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a 
Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kPa (50 psi) 
and a flow rate of at least 300 lpm (80 gpm); and
    (2) Being energized remotely from a safe place outside the engine 
room and from the pump.
    (b) All valves necessary for the operation of the fire main must be 
kept in the open position or must be capable of operation from the same 
place where the remote fire pump contol is located.
    (c) The fire main must have a sufficient number of fire hydrants 
with attached hose to reach any part of the machinery space using a 
single length of fire hose.
    (d) The hose must be lined commercial fire-hose, at least 40mm (1.5 
inches) in diameter, 15 meters (50 feet) in length, and fitted with a 
nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of providing a solid 
stream and a spray pattern.
    (e) The portable fire pump must be self-priming and power-driven, 
with--
    (1) A minimum capacity of at least 300 lpm (80 gpm) at a discharge 
gauge pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi), measured at the pump 
discharge;
    (2) A sufficient amount of lined commercial fire hose at least 40mm 
(1.5 inches) in diameter and 15 meters (50 feet) in length, immediately 
available to attach to it so that a stream of water will reach any part 
of the vessel; and
    (3) A nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of 
providing a solid stream and a spray pattern.
    (f) You must stow the pump with its hose and nozzle outside of the 
machinery space.