Is a fixed fire extinguishing system required in the engine compartment of an inboard boat?
A. ABYC Standard A-4, Fire Fighting Equipment requires that inboard and sterndrive boats (both gasoline-fueled as well as diesel-fueled) with engine compartments shall have either a fixed fire extinguishing system installed in the machinery space or provisions for discharging a suitably sized clean agent portable fire extinguisher directly into the space immediately surrounding the engine without opening the primary access. Requirements for the discharge port, as well as labeling requirements, are given in the standard.
