§ 127.1509. Equipment for controlling and extinguishing fires.
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/us/cfr/t33/s§ 127.1509·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Within each marine transfer area for LHG of each waterfront facility handling LHG that transfers a flammable LHG, portable or wheeled fire extinguishers suitable for gas fires, preferably dry chemical extinguishers, must be available at strategic sites, as determined by the evaluation required by § 127.1501(a).
(b)Fixed systems for extinguishing or controlling fires may be appropriate for protection against particular hazards. The evaluation required by § 127.1501(a) may specify the use of one or more of the following fixed systems:
(1)Low-, medium-, or high-expansion foam.
(2)Dry chemicals.
(3)Water applied as deluge, spray, or sprinkle.
(4)Carbon dioxide.
(5)Other NFPA approved fire extinguishing media.