Question 288 Deck General

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Fire hose stations shall be marked in red letters and figures such as Fire Station No. "1", "2", "3", etc. The height of the letters and figures must be at least _______________.

A 1/2 inch
B 1 inch
C 1-1/2 inches
D 2 inches
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 2 inches. The requirement for the height of the letters and figures marking fire hose stations is specified in the US Coast Guard regulations. According to 46 CFR 34.10-15(b), the letters and figures must be at least 2 inches in height. This ensures that the fire hose station markings are clearly visible and easily readable, which is important for the crew to quickly identify the fire fighting equipment in an emergency situation. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not meet the 2-inch minimum height requirement set forth in the regulations. A height of 1/2 inch, 1 inch, or 1-1/2 inches would not provide sufficient visibility and legibility for the fire hose station markings.

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