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Originally Posted by Tfryman
Did you leave a 1 (one) out before the "2". Never heard of a 2 year replacement requirement anywhere, it's certainly NOT required by the Coast Guard rules or any other statute that I have ever seen.
Since most are CO2 extinguishers, how do they lose their effectiveness if that haven't leaked the charge?
"According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards adopted by most federal and state safety agencies, a non-rechargeable fire extinguisher must be removed from service, discarded and replaced with a new unit every 12 years, unless the manufacturer specifies an earlier expiration date."
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As far as replacement goes on a boat it is determined by length. CO2 extinguisher are used only in a certain application. I have attached couple of links for clarification. Stay safe out there.
Required Equipment for Recreational Boats - BoatSafe.com
What type of fire extinguisher does the USCG require on a boat
Types of Fire Extinguishers ? The Fire Equipment Manufacturers? Association
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