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Safety equipmentQuestion 228 of 566

Why must you replace halon fire equipment on your boat?

  1. It is too heavy
  2. It does not put out fires
  3. It costs too much
  4. The gas is dangerous to people and the environment
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Correct answer: The gas is dangerous to people and the environment

Halon harms the environment and stops oxygen from reaching your lungs. It is no longer made.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Portable fire extinguishers, page 31

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026