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 Wisconsin Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017)
 Agency NR. Department of Natural Resources
 Chapters 1-99. Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
 Chapter 5. Boat Rules And Registration

  Section 5.11. Fire extinguishers.  

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    (1)  Fire extinguishers required by s. 30.62 (4) , Stats., shall comply with the following minimum specifications:
    (a) Type. Capable of promptly and effectively extinguishing burning gasoline (carbon tetrachloride not approved).
    (b) Size.
    1. Foam (minimum gallons 11/4) or carbon dioxide (minimum pounds 4) or dry chemical (minimum pounds 2).
    2. Foam (minimum gallons 21/2) or carbon dioxide (minimum pounds 15) or dry chemical (minimum pounds 10).
    (2)  The fire extinguishers required on each motorboat shall be as follows: - See PDF for table PDF
    (3)  Fire extinguishers required by s. 30.62 (4) , Stats., shall be approved by the U.S. coast guard or listed by underwriters laboratories inc., as an approved marine fire extinguisher.
History: Cr. Register, March, 1960, No. 51 , eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.11 to be NR 5.11, Register, March, 1971, No. 183 , eff. 4-1-71; cr. (3), Register, April, 1985, No. 352 , eff. 5-1-85; am. (2) (a) to (d), Register, May, 1995, No. 473 , eff. 6-1-95; CR 14-048 : (2) renum. from (2) (intro.) and am., r. (2) (a) to (e) Register May 2015 No. 713 , eff. 6-1-15.