28.1.4.2 General Precautions

1. A prohibition against the use of any form of hibachis, charcoal, wood, or gas-type portable cooking equipment, except in specifically authorized areas that are not on the docks, on boats in the berthing area, or near flammables
2. Procedures for disposal of trash
3. Designation of nonsmoking areas
4. Location of fire extinguishers and hoses
5. Procedures for turning in a fire alarm
6. Fueling procedures
7. * Emergency contact information and marina address for notifying emergency services to respond to an incident

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1. Procedures before fueling
   1. Stop all engines and auxiliaries
   2. Shut off all electricity, open flames, and heat sources
   3. Check bilges for fuel vapors
   4. Extinguish all smoking materials
   5. Close access fittings and openings that could allow fuel vapors to enter the boat's enclosed spaces
   6. Remove all personnel from the boat except the person handling the fueling hose
2. Procedures during fueling
   1. Maintain nozzle contact with fill pipe
   2. Attend fuel-filling nozzle at all times
   3. Wipe up spills immediately
   4. Avoid overfilling
3. Procedures after fueling and before starting engine
   1. Inspect bilges for leakage or fuel odors
   2. Ventilate until odors are removed

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