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Safety equipmentQuestion 45 of 352

Which feature does NOT, by itself, require a fire extinguisher on a boat?

  1. An ice chest
  2. A closed living space
  3. A closed stowage space for fuel cans
  4. A permanent fuel tank
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Correct answer: An ice chest

Ice chests, bait wells and glove compartments alone do not trigger the extinguisher rule.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 175: Equipment Requirements, § 175.320 Fire extinguishing equipment required

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026