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12: Fire Safety
12: Fire Safety
12: Fire Safety
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Gas Safety
Butane |
Highly flammable |
Gas leaks |
Ventilate and don't use matches or use electrical switches |
Removing gas |
Manual bilge pump (but not always effective) |
Where to keep gas bottle |
In a locker that drains externally |
Fire prevention
Ensure any lagging around pipes, engine compartments is secure and fireproof. |
Provide extinguisher holes into engine and generator compartments. |
Install fire flaps over air intakes. |
Good gas procedures. |
Ensure fabrics are fire retardant. |
No smoking below decks. |
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Fire fighting equipment
Galley fire blanket |
Used for covering up fires |
Water fire extinguisher |
Combustible materials |
Foam fire extinguisher |
Combustible materials and flammable liquids |
Dry powder fire extinguisher |
Everything but deep fat fryers |
Carbon Dioxide fire extinguisher |
Flamable liquids and electrical equipment |
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