Specifications

SMALL VESSEL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (SVCP) TP 15111E
Detailed Compliance Report and Guidelines Page 18 of 20
QUESTIONS 92 & 93
What does the 1A: 5B: C rating mean? The letters refer to the type of fire, and the numbers refer to the amount of fire the extinguisher
can handle.
Fire Class
Appropriate for fires involving:
Number refers to:
A
Combustible materials such as wood, cloth,
paper, rubber or plastic.
How much water the extinguisher is equal to – the standard uses a
formula of 1 ¼ gallons (US) multiplied by the rating number.
For example, a 1A: 5B: C extinguisher is equal to 1 ¼ gallons of water
to fight a Class A fire.
B
Flammable or combustible liquids such as oil,
gasoline or grease.
The amount of square feet of a Class B fire that should be extinguished
if the extinguisher is used correctly by an untrained person.
For example, a 1A: 5B: C extinguisher should be able to extinguish 5
square feet of a Class B fire.
C
Electrical equipment such as appliances and
wiring.
No number – the ―C‖ only denotes that the extinguisher is safe for a
Class C fire.
Fire extinguishers are to be maintained in good working order and serviced (tagged) by approved technicians as per the manufacturers
recommended schedule and practice.
QUESTION 94
Bulwarks and guardrails protect passengers from falling overboard. Guardrails shall have a minimum height of 915 millimetres/3 feet
from the weather deck, with rails no more than 230 millimetres/9 inches apart, fitted in areas where there is a risk of people falling
overboard while underway. Verify the strength of all railings – pull on them hard as if it were an emergency.
Where the fitting of guardrails would impede the operation of the vessel, alternative safety precautions may be taken. For instance, in
open boats, make sure all passengers remain seated, and wear small vessel lifejackets (or PFDs if permitted by TC).
Where children are carried, special precautions are to be taken. The distance between rails shall be reduced or netting provided and
you should develop other means to protect children such as having children wear a lifejacket.
SECTION 17: BASIC SAFETY AND FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT –
Vessels more than 6 metres but not more than 9 metres
QUESTION 95
For ‗Buoyant Heaving Line‘ see Question 88. If a lifebuoy is the preferred option, look for a Transport Canada approval
stamp or label. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimetres (24 inches) in diameter. SOLAS lifebuoys are 762 millimetres
(30 inches) in diameter. Smaller lifebuoys and horseshoe-type devices do not meet the approved specification, but may be
carried in addition to the approved lifebuoy(s).
QUESTION 96
See Question 89.
QUESTION 97
See Question 90.
QUESTION 98
See Question 91.
QUESTIONS 99, 100 & 101
See Question 92.
SECTION 18: BASIC SAFETY AND FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT –
Vessels more than 9 metres but not more than 12 metres
QUESTION 102
See Question 95.
QUESTION 103
See Question 89.
QUESTION 104
See Question 90.
QUESTION 105
See Question 91.
QUESTIONS 106, 107 & 108
See Question 92.
QUESTION 109
Fire axes should be painted red and secured in a conspicuous but accessible place.
QUESTION 110
Fire buckets designed for marine use shall have a capacity of at least 10 litres, be fitted with a rounded base with a hole
in the centre and be fitted with a lanyard of such length to reach the water from where it is usually stored.