Canadian Boating Practice Exam

Which boats must have a 10BC portable fire extinguisher at the entrance to any accommodation space?

1. Boats up to 6m in length

2. Boats 6m to 9m in length

3. Boats 9m to 12m in length

4. Boats 12m but under 24m in length

The correct answer is: Boats 12m but under 24m in length

Boats up to 6m in length would not require a 10BC portable fire extinguisher as they are considered small vessels and may not have enough space for an accommodation area. Boats 6m to 9m in length may have an accommodation space, but since they are still relatively smaller vessels, a 5BC portable fire extinguisher may suffice. Boats 9m to 12m in length may have larger and more complex accommodation spaces, which would require a larger extinguisher with higher capacity. However, they would not necessarily need a 10BC portable fire extinguisher unless the space requires it. Boats 12m but under 24m in length are larger vessels with potentially more extensive accommodation spaces, hence the requirement for a 10BC portable fire extinguisher at the entrance. Therefore, option D, boats 12m but under 24m in length