CIVIC - SAFETY - REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire Extinguisher Types
Type A is used for trash, wood and paper.
         (A - All the ordinary things that burn)

Type B is used for flammable liquids.
         (B - Things that go Boom)

Type C is used for electrical equip./electrical fires.
         (C - Items that carry electrical Current)

Combination Units are marked with multiple letters
      to indicate which of the above uses they cover.
Numbers are used with the letters to indicate
      the quantity of extinguishing agent.
(For example, the common 1-A:10-B:C combination
unit is used on the same fires as a 2-A:20-B:C unit,
but it would hold less extinguishing agent.)
What You are Required to Carry (minimum)
(Requirements for boats with fixed fire
suppression systems vary slightly)

   Boats less than 16' to 26', canoes & kayaks
      One B-1 type for any boat with:
         an enclosed engine compartment,
         an enclosed living space
         or a permanent fuel tank.

   Boats 26' to 40'
      One B-2 or Two B-1

   Boats 40' to 65'
      One B-2 and One B-1 or Three B-1

   Boats 65' to 165'
      Depends on the displacement of the vessel.

It is NEVER a bad idea to have more than the required amount
and fire extinguishers must be replaced after 12 years from
manufacturer date which is printed or stamped on the unit.
Make sure they
are fully charged