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46 CFR 76.60-5: -5 Number required.

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Title 46—Shipping
CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER H—PASSENGER VESSELS
PART 76—FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Subpart 76.60—Fire Axes

(a) All vessels except barges shall carry at least the minimum number of fire axes as set forth in table 76.60-5(a). Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, from requiring such additional fire axes as he deems necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.

Table 76.60-5(a)

Gross tons Number of axes

Over Not over

50 1

50 200 2

200 500 4

500 1,000 6

1,000 8

(b) Covered barges shall carry at least three fire axes and uncovered barges shall carry at least two fire axes.

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