---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 109.331"
title: "46"
number: "109.331"
heading: "Firehoses and hydrants."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/109.331"
---

# §109.331. Firehoses and hydrants.


The master or person in charge shall insure that—

- (a) 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;
- (b) A fire hose required by this subchapter is not used for any purpose other than firefighting, fire drills, and testing;
- (c) Access to each fire hydrant is not blocked;
- (d) Each firehose, except a firehose temporarily removed from an exposed location, is stowed on a rack or reel required by this subchapter; and
- (e) 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

### 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.