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Halon is now not permitted in engine rooms in the EU due to its
environmental impact. There are a range of substitutes on the market here,
but from the end of this month, boats need to replace halon in the engine
rooms.
On the other hand, leisure vessels don't have to have any fire extinguisher
by law.
Sarah
On 4/12/03 15:05, "Keith" <> wrote:
> That's a crock. I have a halon extinguisher and it's fine with surveyors and
> inspectors. You can't replace the halon, and someday will have to change,
> but as long as it's within inspection it's fine.
>
>
> Keith
> __
> Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes.
> That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their
> shoes.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stan Gardner" <>
>
>
>> I have a halon extinguisher in the engine room. My boat was recently
>> surveyed, and i was told that the halon extinguisher would not qualify as
> a
>> required extinguisher, but that it was a good idea to have it.
>
>
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