2.5.3 Don't play with fire

Avoid situations that can cause a risk of fire.

Make sure you are familiar with the location of safety equipment and emergency exits on board.

Risk of fire or explosion.

Handle open flame and fuel-driven devices with caution.

Careless refueling is a fire hazard.

Never fill the fuel tank or handle fuel when the engine is running.

Don’t smoke when handling fuel.

To minimize the risk of fire, always take these safety measures:

Procedure

Be careful not to damage fuel lines.
Never store fuel containers or equipment containing fuel in any area not designated for the purpose.
Never obstruct access to the fuel tank compartment, safety controls, electrical systems, ventilation units, safety equipment or passageways to fire exits and hatches.
Don’t make changes to your boat’s electrical, ventilation or fuel systems yourself.
Never leave the stove or heater unattended or have any free hanging curtains or other fabrics near them.
Check the bilge regularly to make sure that there are no fuel leaks.
When replacing safety equipment, make sure it complies with local requirements.

Risk of fire or explosion.

When replacing parts of the fire-fighting installation only matching components shall be used, bearing the same designation or being equivalent in their technical and fire resistant capabilities.

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