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How many type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space of an uninspected towing vessel with 1,400 B.H.P.?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 2 type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space of an uninspected towing vessel with 1,400 B.H.P.
This is based on the USCG regulations for fire extinguishing equipment on uninspected towing vessels. Specifically, 46 CFR 27.201 states that uninspected towing vessels with engines of 500 B.H.P. or more must have a minimum of 2 type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers in the machinery space.
The other answer choices are incorrect because the regulations do not require 3, 4, or 5 type B-II extinguishers for a vessel of this size. The requirement is fixed at 2 extinguishers for uninspected towing vessels with engines of 500 B.H.P. or more.
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