Connecticut Safe Boating Practice Test

If a boat has a fixed fire suppression system, how many B-1 extinguishers are required?

1. None

2. One

3. Two

4. Three

The correct answer is: None

In the context of boating safety regulations, a fixed fire suppression system is designed to automatically detect and extinguish fires on a vessel. These systems are installed in key areas where the risk of fire is increased, and they are capable of suppressing fires without requiring manual operation. When a boat is equipped with a fixed fire suppression system, regulatory guidelines indicate that no additional portable fire extinguishers, such as B-1 extinguishers, are needed to meet safety requirements. This is because the fixed system is sufficient to manage fire emergencies in the designated areas. Therefore, if a boat has an installed and operational fixed fire suppression system, it is considered adequately equipped to handle fire risks, and maintaining additional B-1 extinguishers is not mandated. This distinction helps streamline equipment requirements and reflects the understanding that a well-designed fire suppression system can provide effective protection, thus eliminating the need for extra portable extinguishers in certain scenarios.