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Small Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91)

Regulations are current to 2026-05-26 and last amended on 2025-12-31. Previous Versions

  •  (1) Every portable fire extinguisher that is required by these Regulations to be carried on board a pleasure craft shall

    • (a) bear a mark indicating that it is certified by a product certification body; or

    • (b) be of a type that is approved by the United States Coast Guard.

  • (2) Every portable fire extinguisher that is required by these Regulations to be carried on board a vessel other than a pleasure craft shall

    • (a) bear a mark indicating that it is certified for marine use by a product certification body; or

    • (b) be of a type that is approved by the United States Coast Guard.

  • (3) A portable fire extinguisher that is carried on board a vessel imported into Canada and that does not meet the requirements of subsection (1) or (2) shall be certified for marine use by a product certification body or a classification society.

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