# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Paragraph 6


A reinforced discharge hose shall be provided, together with a nozzle, the area of which shall be such that, when the extinguisher is operated, the foam is projected a distance of 14 metres for a period of not less than 100 seconds in the case of an extinguisher of 136 litres capacity or over, and a distance of 11 metres for a period of not less than 90 seconds in the case of an extinguisher of under 136 litres.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/schedule/20/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/schedule-20/paragraph-6
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