28Portable fire extinguishers

28 Portable fire extinguishers

(1) A ship shall be furnished with portable fire extinguishers so placed that at least one extinguisher is readily available for use in each compartment of the crew space (other than the galley) and passenger space, if any.

(2) The number of fire extinguishers furnished in respect of a ship in accordance with subregulation (1) shall be not less than:

(a) in the case of a ship of 1,000 tons or over — 5; or

(b) in any other case — 3.

(3) Not less than one-half of the total number of fire extinguishers required to be furnished under subregulations (1) and (2) shall be fire extinguishers containing liquid.

(4) The galley of a ship shall be furnished with 2 portable fire extinguishers.