It shall be unlawful to use a recreational vessel unless each PFD required by 4VAC15-430-30 or allowed by 4VAC15-430-40 is:

1. In serviceable condition as provided in 4VAC15-430-70;

2. Of an appropriate size and fit for the intended wearer, as marked on the approval label; and

3. Legibly marked with its U.S. Coast Guard approval number; and

4. Used in accordance with any requirements or restrictions on the approval label.

A. All motorboats or motor vessels, except open boats and as provided in subsections D and E of this section, the construction or decking over of which is commenced after April 25, 1940, and which use fuel having a flashpoint of 110°F, or less, shall have at least two ventilator ducts, fitted with cowls or their equivalent, for the efficient removal of explosive or flammable gases from the bilges of every engine and fuel tank compartment. There shall be at least one exhaust duct installed so as to extend from the open atmosphere to the lower portion of the bilge and at least one intake duct installed so as to extend to a point at least midway to the bilge or at least below the level of the carburetor air intake. The cowls shall be located and trimmed for maximum effectiveness and in such a manner so as to prevent displaced fumes from being recirculated.

B. As used in this section, the term open boats means those motorboats or motor vessels with all engine and fuel tank compartments, and other spaces to which explosive or flammable gases and vapors from these compartments may flow, open to the atmosphere and so arranged as to prevent the entrapment of such gases and vapors within the vessel.

C. Vessels built after No person shall operate a boat built after July 31, 1980, which are manufactured or used primarily for noncommercial use; which are leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter's noncommercial use; which are engaged in the carriage of six or fewer passengers for consideration; or which are in compliance with the requirements of that has a gasoline engine for electrical generation, mechanical power, or propulsion, unless the boat is equipped with an operable ventilation system that meets the requirements of 33 CFR 183.610(a) through (f) and 33 CFR 183.620(a) as established by the U.S. Coast Guard are exempted from these requirements.

D. Vessels built after July 31, 1978, which are manufactured or used primarily for noncommercial use; which are rented, leased, or chartered to another for the latter's noncommercial use; or which engage in conveying six or fewer passengers for consideration are exempted from the requirements of subsection A of this section for fuel tank compartments that:

1. Contain a permanently installed fuel tank if each electrical component is ignition protected; and

2. Contain fuel tanks that vent to the outside of the boat.

A. 휴대용 소화기와 반휴대용 소화 시스템은 문자 및 숫자 기호 조합으로 분류됩니다. 문자는 해당 장치가 진압할 수 있는 화재의 유형을 나타내며, 숫자는 장치의 상대적 크기를 나타냅니다.

B. For the purpose of this section, all required hand-portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems are of the "B" type; that is, suitable for extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids, and greases, etc.

C. All fire extinguishers must be on board and readily accessible, in good and serviceable working condition, and comply with the following:

1. 소화기에 압력계 표시나 표시등이 있는 경우, 해당 표시가 작동 가능한 범위 또는 위치에 있어야 합니다.

2. 소화기는 유효기간이 지나지 않았거나 이전에 사용된 흔적이 없어야 합니다.

3. 잠금 핀이 단단히 고정되어 있습니다.

4. 배출 노즐은 깨끗하고 막힘이 없습니다.

5. The extinguisher does not show shows no visible signs of significant corrosion or damage.

D. 모든 휴대용 소화기와 반휴대용 소화 시스템에는 해당 장비의 이름, 정격 용량(갤런, 쿼트 또는 파운드 단위), 승인받은 개인 또는 기업의 이름과 주소, 실제 제조사의 식별 표시가 영구적으로 부착된 금속 명판이 부착되어야 합니다.

E. D. Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon tetrachloride or, chlorobromomethane, or other toxic vaporizing liquids are not acceptable as equipment required by this section.

F. E. Hand-portable or semiportable extinguishers that are required on their by the name plates to be protected from freezing shall not be located where freezing temperatures may be expected.

지. F. The use of dry chemical, stored pressure, fire extinguishers not fitted with pressure gauges or indicating devices, manufactured prior to January 1, 1965, may be permitted on motorboats and other vessels so long as such extinguishers are maintained in good and serviceable condition. The following maintenance and inspections are required for such extinguishers:

1. 소화기 검사 기록 태그에 표시된 날짜가 마지막 육상 중량 점검 후 6개월이 경과한 경우, 해당 소화기는 육상에서 재중량 점검을 실시하고 사용 가능 상태이며 요구되는 중량 조건을 충족하는 것으로 확인될 때까지 요구되는 유지보수 조건을 충족하는 것으로 인정되지 않습니다.

2. 용기의 무게가 용기에 표시된 무게보다 1/4 온스 덜 나갈 경우, 해당 용기는 서비스 대상이 됩니다.

3. If the outer seals (that indicate tampering or use when broken) are not intact, the boarding officer or marine inspector will inspect such extinguisher to see that the frangible disc in the neck of the container is intact;, and if such disc is not intact, the container shall be serviced.

4. 손상, 사용 흔적 또는 누출의 증거가 있는 경우(예: 노즐이나 소화기 다른 부분에 건조 화학 분말이 관찰되는 경우)에는 용기를 새 것으로 교체하고 소화기를 적절히 점검 및 유지보수하거나, 승인된 다른 소화기로 교체해야 합니다.

H. UPS 서비스는 G. No dry chemical, stored pressure, fire extinguishers without pressure gauges or indicating devices manufactured after January 1, 1965, shall not be carried on board motorboats or other vessels as required equipment.

A. Every gasoline engine installed in a motorboat or motor, except outboard motors, using gasoline as fuel and installed in a vessel after April 25, 1940, except outboard motors, shall be equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame control that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 25.35.

B. Installations made before November 19, 1952, may be continued in use as long as they are serviceable and in good condition. Replacements shall comply with any applicable standards established by the U.S. Coast Guard and be marked accordingly. The flame arrester must be suitably secured to the air intake with a flametight connection.

C. Installations consisting of backfire flame arresters bearing basic approval nos. 162.015 or 162.041 or engine air and fuel induction systems bearing basic approval nos. 162.015 or 162.042 may be continued in use as long as they are serviceable and in good condition. New installations or replacements must comply with any applicable standards established by the U.S. Coast Guard and be marked accordingly. The flame arrester must be suitably secured to the air intake with a flametight connection.