---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 28.205"
title: "46"
number: "28.205"
heading: "Fireman's outfits and self-contained breathing apparatus."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/28.205"
---

# §28.205. Fireman's outfits and self-contained breathing apparatus.

- (a) Each vessel that operates with more than 49 individuals on board must be equipped with at least two fireman's outfits stowed in widely separated locations.
- (b) Each vessel that uses ammonia as a refrigerant must be equipped with at least two self-contained breathing apparatuses.
- (c) A fireman's outfit must consist of one self-contained breathing apparatus with lifeline attached, one flashlight, a rigid helmet, boots, gloves, protective clothing, and one fire axe.
- (d) At least one spare air bottle must be provided for each self-contained breathing apparatus.
- (e) Each self-contained breathing apparatus must be approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), have as a minimum a 30 minute air supply, and a full facepiece.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3316, 4502, 4505, 4506, 6104, 8103, 10603; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

### Source

Source: CGD 88-079, 56 FR 40393, Aug. 14, 1991, unless otherwise noted.