46 CFR § 132.240 - Stowage of semi-portable fire extinguishers.

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title: "46 CFR § 132.240 - Stowage of semi-portable fire extinguishers."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 132.240 Stowage of semi-portable fire extinguishers.

The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher must be secured to prevent the extinguisher from shifting in heavy weather.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48272, July 22, 2016]