§109.331. Firehoses and hydrants.
46 C.F.R. § 109.331
The master or person in charge shall insure that—
At least one length of firehose with a combination nozzle is connected to each fire hydrant required by this subchapter, at all times, except that during heavy weather a firehose in an exposed location may be temporarily removed from the fire hydrant and stowed in an accessible, nearby location;
A fire hose required by this subchapter is not used for any purpose other than firefighting, fire drills, and testing;
Access to each fire hydrant is not blocked;
Each firehose, except a firehose temporarily removed from an exposed location, is stowed on a rack or reel required by this subchapter; and
Each low velocity spray applicator for a fire hose nozzle is attached to the nozzle or stowed next to the fire hydrant to which the fire hose is attached.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 10104; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.