Am I Required to Have LSA Equipment?

You are required by law to have a fire extinguisher on board if your boat has an engine, closed compartments, a double bottom that is not sealed to the hull, closed living spaces or permanently installed fuel tanks.

Do I Need to Have My LSA Inspected?

Short answer is yes. Most class vessel’s are required by flag laws to have extinguishers inspected annually. Your insurance company will most likely have requirements as well.

What Kind of LSA Equipment Do I Need?

According to the USGC, If your boat is less than 26 feet, you need one 5-B fire extinguisher on board, 26 to 40 feet two 5-B extinguishers or a single 20-B, 40 to 65 feet, three 5-B fire extinguishers or one 20-B fire extinguisher and one 5-B fire extinguisher.If your boat is longer than 65 feet, check the federal regulations.

Life Saving Appliance (LSA) Installation, Service and Certification

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We offer sales, inspection, service and certification of a wide rage of LSA Equipment.

Life Saving Appliance or LSA Equipment is required by federal law and SOLAS code on boats larger than 16ft and is a must to protect the precious cargo onboard. Fire Water can Install, Service, Maintain and Certify all your vessel’s LSA Equipment. This includes; Life Jackets, Immersion and Anti-Exposure Suites, Life Buoys, Inflatable and Rigid Life Rafts and boats, Rocket and Hand Flares, IMO Symbol and Signs, SCBA or EEPD’s and more!

Annual and 5 year inspections are a must and required for the longevity of your LSA equipment. Our highly trained technicians can give you the peace of mind you need while at sea.