Fire extinguishers & Visual distress signals in Nevada
Fire extinguishers requirements in Nevada
Fire extinguishers are classified by a letter and number symbol.
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Number shows the relative size of the extinguisher.
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Letter shows the type of fire it will extinguish:
Type A: combustible fires like wood
Type B: flammable liquids like gasoline or oil
Type C: electrical fires
All vessels must have onboard a Type B, USCG-approved fire extinguisher(s) if either or both conditions exist:
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Inboard engine
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Closed compartments where portable fuel tanks may be stored
You should place the extinguishers in a readily accessible area, never near the engine nor in a compartment, and you should know how to operate them.
Recreational vessels 16 feet or longer
Non-motorized, open sailboats 26 feet or longer
Visual distress signals requirements in Nevada
Visual distress signals (VDS’s) allow a vessel operator to signal for help in the event of an emergency. All VDS’s must be in serviceable condition, readily accessible and certified as complying with USCG requirements.
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VDS’s are not required on any Nevada waters but are highly recommended. All vessels used on waters under USCG jurisdiction must carry USCG-approved VDS’s.
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The following vessels must also carry day signals:
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Recreational vessels 16 feet or longer
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Non-motorized, open sailboats 26 feet or longer
Whenever vessel operators need to signal their intentions or position in reduced visibility, a sound producing device is essential.
