FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

1. Where can I find the recently published final rule on regulations for fire protection for recreational vessels?
2. What is the effective date of the fire protection for recreational vessels regulation?
3. How do I tell if my fire extinguisher is expired?
4. How can I tell if a fire extinguisher is approved for use on boats?
5. Are there any changes for when marine fire extinguishers are required or the number of extinguishers required?
6. Which recreational boats are required to carry marine fire extinguishers?
7. Are there any motorized recreational boats exempt from having to carry a fire extinguisher?
8. How many USCG approved marine fire extinguishers do I need to have readily accessible onboard my boat?
9. How must my marine fire extinguishers be maintained?
10. What should I do if the gauge on my unused fire extinguisher is in the red?
11. What is the difference between a rechargeable and non-rechargeable portable fire extinguisher?
12. When should I replace my disposable (non-rechargeable) marine fire extinguisher?
13. Where do I find the date of manufacturing on a rechargeable fire extinguisher?
14. I bought a fire extinguisher and in the box is a plastic mounting bracket. The label on the fire extinguisher bottle says it is valid only with bracket. Do I need to mount the fire extinguisher using this bracket?
15. Does one 10-B rated fire extinguisher count as two 5-B extinguishers?
16. May I keep expired fire extinguishers onboard?