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NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, is your guide for following cutting edge fire and life safety requirements to reduce the risk of loss of life and property due to fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide (CO) on boats less than 300 gross tons. The 2020 edition introduces new and revised requirements and definitions on a variety of topics relating to fuel systems, electrical systems, and protection equipment such as carbon monoxide detectors. This latest edition includes revisions to the requirements for electrical systems and equipment; fuel systems; carbon monoxide detection equipment; fire extinguishers and fire protection equipment for towing vessels under 300 gross tons. Due to the increasing popularity of lithium ion battery-powered equipment use in and on recreational water craft this latest edition of the Standard includes new requirements pertaining to lithium ion batteries. Requirements to address hazards associated with 480 volt electrical distribution systems which are becoming commonplace on larger recreational watercraft and work boats have been added to NFPA 302.
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NFPA® 302 Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, 2020 Edition
Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope.1.2 Purpose.1.3 Application.1.4 Retroactivity.1.5 Equivalency.1.6 Units.
1.1 Scope.1.2 Purpose.1.3 Application.1.4 Retroactivity.1.5 Equivalency.1.6 Units.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General.2.2 NFPA Publications.2.3 Other Publications.2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
2.1 General.2.2 NFPA Publications.2.3 Other Publications.2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General.3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.3.3 General Definitions.
3.1 General.3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Hull 4.1 General Arrangement.4.2 Spaces Open to the Atmosphere.4.3 Natural Ventilation.4.4 Connecting Compartments or Spaces by a Natural Ventilation System.4.5 Powered Ventilation System.4.6 Arrangements of Openings.4.7 Combustion Air.
4.1 General Arrangement.4.2 Spaces Open to the Atmosphere.4.3 Natural Ventilation.4.4 Connecting Compartments or Spaces by a Natural Ventilation System.4.5 Powered Ventilation System.4.6 Arrangements of Openings.4.7 Combustion Air.
Chapter 5 Engines 5.1 Exposed Engine Surface Temperatures.5.2 Diaphragm-Type Gasoline Pumps.5.3 Marine Carburetors.5.4 Electrical Components.5.5 Air-Cooled Engines.5.6 Portable Gasoline Tanks.5.7 Automatic Shutdown.5.8 High-Tension Cable.5.9 Distributors.
5.1 Exposed Engine Surface Temperatures.5.2 Diaphragm-Type Gasoline Pumps.5.3 Marine Carburetors.5.4 Electrical Components.5.5 Air-Cooled Engines.5.6 Portable Gasoline Tanks.5.7 Automatic Shutdown.5.8 High-Tension Cable.5.9 Distributors.
Chapter 6 Engine Exhaust Systems 6.1 General Requirements.6.2 Materials.6.3 Hose Connections.6.4 Temperature Protection.
6.1 General Requirements.6.2 Materials.6.3 Hose Connections.6.4 Temperature Protection.
Chapter 7 Fuel Systems 7.1 General Requirements.7.2 Fuel Tank Materials.7.3 Fuel Tank Design and Construction.7.4 Fuel Tank Installation.7.5 Fuel Lines, Fittings, and Related Accessories.
7.1 General Requirements.7.2 Fuel Tank Materials.7.3 Fuel Tank Design and Construction.7.4 Fuel Tank Installation.7.5 Fuel Lines, Fittings, and Related Accessories.
Chapter 8 Cooking, Heating, and Auxiliary Appliances 8.1 General.8.2 Cooking Appliance Installation.8.3 Coal, Charcoal, and Wood-Burning Appliances.8.4 Liquid Fuel Appliances Excluding Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Appliances.8.5 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems for Permanently Installed Appliances.8.6 Service Water Heating Units and Cabin Heaters.8.7 Lamps.8.8 Electric Stoves.8.9 Portable Electric Heaters.8.10 Portable Dehumidifiers.
8.1 General.8.2 Cooking Appliance Installation.8.3 Coal, Charcoal, and Wood-Burning Appliances.8.4 Liquid Fuel Appliances Excluding Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Appliances.8.5 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems for Permanently Installed Appliances.8.6 Service Water Heating Units and Cabin Heaters.8.7 Lamps.8.8 Electric Stoves.8.9 Portable Electric Heaters.8.10 Portable Dehumidifiers.
Chapter 9 Electrical Systems Under 50 Volts 9.1 Scope.9.2 General Requirements.9.3 Batteries.9.4 Power Distribution System Negative Connections.9.5 Continuously Energized Parts.9.6 Marking.9.7 Ambient Temperature.9.8 Ignition Sources.9.9 Overcurrent Protection.9.10 Switches.9.11 Appliances and Equipment.9.12 System Wiring.9.13 Wiring Installation.9.14 Wiring Connections.9.15 Receptacles.9.16 Plug Connectors.
9.1 Scope.9.2 General Requirements.9.3 Batteries.9.4 Power Distribution System Negative Connections.9.5 Continuously Energized Parts.9.6 Marking.9.7 Ambient Temperature.9.8 Ignition Sources.9.9 Overcurrent Protection.9.10 Switches.9.11 Appliances and Equipment.9.12 System Wiring.9.13 Wiring Installation.9.14 Wiring Connections.9.15 Receptacles.9.16 Plug Connectors.
Chapter 10 Alternating Current (ac) Electrical Systems on Boats 10.1 Scope.10.2 General Requirements.10.3 Marking.10.4 System Voltage.10.5 Ambient Temperature.10.6 Ignition Source.10.7 Overcurrent Protection.10.8 Main Supply.10.9 Branch Circuits.10.10 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs).10.11 Appliances and Equipment.10.12 Conductors and Flexible Cords.10.13 Installation.10.14 Receptacles.10.15 Main Panelboard.10.16 Alternating-Current (ac) Generators.10.17 Isolation of Galvanic Currents.10.18 Shore Power.10.19 Application of Types of Shore Power Circuits.
10.1 Scope.10.2 General Requirements.10.3 Marking.10.4 System Voltage.10.5 Ambient Temperature.10.6 Ignition Source.10.7 Overcurrent Protection.10.8 Main Supply.10.9 Branch Circuits.10.10 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs).10.11 Appliances and Equipment.10.12 Conductors and Flexible Cords.10.13 Installation.10.14 Receptacles.10.15 Main Panelboard.10.16 Alternating-Current (ac) Generators.10.17 Isolation of Galvanic Currents.10.18 Shore Power.10.19 Application of Types of Shore Power Circuits.
Chapter 11 Lightning Protection 11.1 General.
11.1 General.
Chapter 12 Fire Protection Equipment 12.1 Fire Suppression Equipment.12.2 Towing Vessels.
12.1 Fire Suppression Equipment.12.2 Towing Vessels.
Chapter 13 Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detection 13.1 Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detection Systems.13.2 Installation.13.3 Smoke Detection.
13.1 Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detection Systems.13.2 Installation.13.3 Smoke Detection.
Annex A Explanatory MaterialAnnex B Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fixed SystemsAnnex C Operation and MaintenanceAnnex D Fire Warning EquipmentAnnex E Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Information from NFPA StandardsAnnex F Informational References
2015 Edition
Reduce the risk of loss of life and property due to fires, explosions, and CO with the new NFPA 302 Standard.
Follow current fire safety and life safety requirements for boats (less than 300 gross tons) that are used for pleasure and commercial purposes. Owners, manufacturers and marine surveyors will find the 2015 NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft indispensable for properly protecting boats from fires and related hazards. Standard specifies requirements for fuel systems and fire protection equipment, lightning protection, and installing electrical systems (ac and dc).
NFPA 302 covers it all, from explosion prevention to CO mitigation.
Changes for the 2015 edition reflect new safety knowledge.
Keep people and facilities safe during boat construction, conversion, and repair.
Update now for the latest safeguards. Annexes provide in-depth information about portable fire extinguishers and fixed systems, fire warning systems, and more. (Softbound, Approx. 69 pp., 2015)
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