Question 2692 Deck General

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Fire protection regulations for towing vessels allow you to use a nonmetallic flexible hose in fuel line installations under all of the following conditions EXCEPT when _______________.

A fitted with Coast Guard approved garden hose fittings
B reinforced with wire braid
C used in lengths of not more than 30 inches
D visible and easily accessible
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) fitted with Coast Guard approved garden hose fittings. The fire protection regulations for towing vessels do not allow the use of nonmetallic flexible hoses in fuel line installations if they are fitted with Coast Guard approved garden hose fittings. This is because garden hose fittings are not designed for the high-pressure fuel systems found on towing vessels, and their use can increase the risk of fuel leaks and fire hazards. The other conditions - being reinforced with wire braid, used in lengths of not more than 30 inches, and being visible and easily accessible - are acceptable for the use of nonmetallic flexible hoses in fuel line installations.

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