File No. 34513
This rule was published in the April 1, 2011, issue (Vol. 2011, No. 7) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
Section R651-217-2
Fire Extinguishers Required
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Amendment)
DAR File No.: 34513
Filed: 03/15/2011 05:14:13 PM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
Thirty years ago when boating equipment requirements were being put in place, there were no recreational vessels over 65 feet. In 2010, there were 231 vessels that exceeded 65 feet in length registered in Utah. Most of these are houseboats on Lake Powell. Currently there are no state or federal laws or rules outlining the safety equipment required to be on these large boats. The Division has been inspecting boats over 65 feet to the standards for vessels 40 to 65 feet. Since no rules apply to vessels over 65 feet, there is no way to require or enforce appropriate safety equipment on board these vessels.
Summary of the rule or change:
There is an immediate need to have basic safety equipment required on these large vessels. During 2010, the Boating Section assigned a committee to study and make recommendations to the Boating Advisory Council for a list of appropriate safety equipment that should be on board these vessels. Based on research done by the committee, these rule change recommendations were made.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Subsection 73-18-8(4)
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There is no additional cost or savings to state government. The cost will be the responsibility of those having to provide safety equipment on their boats.
local governments:
There is no additional cost or savings to local government. The cost will be the responsibility of those having to provide safety equipment on their boats.
small businesses:
A few small business owners who lease vessels 65 feet or greater may need to purchase several additional fire extinguishers. Estimated cost would be less than $50 per boat. Approximately 0.2% of Utah registered boats are in this category.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
Owners of vessels 65 feet or greater may need to purchase several additional fire extinguishers. Estimated cost would be less than $50 per boat. Approximately 0.2% of Utah registered boats are in this category.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
Estimated cost would be less than $50 per boat.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
Negligible impact on business.
Michael Styler, Executive Director
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
Natural ResourcesParks and Recreation
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at tammywright@utah.gov
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
05/02/2011
This rule may become effective on:
05/09/2011
Authorized by:
Fred Hayes, Acting Operations Deputy Director
RULE TEXT
R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.
R651-217. Fire Extinguishers.
R651-217-2. Fire Extinguishers Required.
TABLE
LENGTH OF NUMBER/SIZE
MOTORBOAT
Less than 26 feet in length* 1/B-I
26 feet to less than 40 feet in length 2/B-I or 1/B-II
40 feet to 65 feet in length 3/B-I or 1/B-I
and 1/B-II
* If an outboard motorboat of open construction
and not carrying passengers for hire, a fire extinguisher
is not required (see Section R651-217-5).
** If no engine compartment, fixed system not required
and B-11 shall be placed near stern. If no galley, B-11
shall be placed midships.
KEY: boating, parks
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [August 7, 2007]2011
Notice of Continuation: February 10, 2011
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 73-18-8(4)
Additional Information
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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at tammywright@utah.gov.