New Coast Guard Fire Extinguisher Regulations

Beginning April 20, new U.S. Coast Guard regulations on fire extinguishers take effect. This includes adding a 12-year expiration date on all disposable fire extinguishers, as well as requiring boats that are model-year 2018 or newer to carry “5-B”, “10-B” and “20-B” classified extinguishers onboard. Older “B-I” and “B-II” labels are being phased out.