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## Fire extinguishers requirements in Nevada

Fire extinguishers are classified by a letter and number symbol.

- Number shows the relative size of the extinguisher.
- 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

 

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All vessels must have onboard a Type B, USCG-approved fire extinguisher(s) if either or both conditions exist:

- Inboard engine
- 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.

![Visual distress signals requirements in Nevada](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa2022/images/images-transparentes/visual-distress-signals.png?width=1100&height=519&name=visual-distress-signals.png)

 

- 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.
- **The following vessels must also carry day signals:**
- Recreational vessels 16 feet or longer
- 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.

![Nevada state waters](https://21118949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21118949/hubfs/courses/usa/nevada-state-waters.png?width=884&height=324&name=nevada-state-waters.png)

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