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33 CFR §127.1509

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  1. (a)Within each marine transfer area for LHG of each waterfront facility handling LHG that transfers a flammable LHG, portable or wheeled fire extinguishers suitable for gas fires, preferably dry chemical extinguishers, must be available at strategic sites, as determined by the evaluation required by § 127.1501(a).
  2. (b)Fixed systems for extinguishing or controlling fires may be appropriate for protection against particular hazards. The evaluation required by § 127.1501(a) may specify the use of one or more of the following fixed systems:
    1. (1)Low-, medium-, or high-expansion foam.
    2. (2)Dry chemicals.
    3. (3)Water applied as deluge, spray, or sprinkle.
    4. (4)Carbon dioxide.
    5. (5)Other NFPA approved fire extinguishing media.