NFPA 302:2025

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Retroactivity.
1.5 Equivalency.
1.6 Units.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Hull
4.1 General Arrangement.
4.2 Spaces Open to the Atmosphere.
4.3 Natural Ventilation.
4.4 Connecting Compartments or Spaces by a Natural Ventilation System.
4.5 Powered Ventilation System.
4.6 Arrangements of Openings.
4.7 Combustion Air.
Chapter 5 Engines
5.1 Exposed Engine Surface Temperatures.
5.2 Diaphragm-Type Gasoline Pumps.
5.3 Marine Carburetors.
5.4 Electrical Components.
5.5 Air-Cooled Engines.
5.6 Portable Gasoline Tanks.
5.7 Automatic Shutdown.
5.8 High-Tension Cable.
5.9 Distributors.
Chapter 6 Engine Exhaust Systems
6.1 General Requirements.
6.2 Materials.
6.3 Hose Connections.
6.4 Temperature Protection.
Chapter 7 Fuel Systems
7.1 General Requirements.
7.2 Fuel Tank Materials.
7.3 Fuel Tank Design and Construction.
7.4 Fuel Tank Installation.
7.5 Fuel Lines, Fittings, and Related Accessories.
Chapter 8 Cooking, Heating, and Auxiliary Appliances
8.1 General.
8.2 Cooking Appliance Installation.
8.3 Coal, Charcoal, and Wood-Burning Appliances.
8.4 Liquid Fuel Appliances Excluding Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Appliances.
8.5 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems for Permanently Installed Appliances.
8.6 Service Water Heating Units and Cabin Heaters.
8.7 Lamps.
8.8 Electric Stoves.
8.9 Portable Electric Heaters.
8.10 Portable Dehumidifiers.
Chapter 9 Electrical Systems Under 50 Volts
9.1 Scope.
9.2 General Requirements.
9.3 Batteries.
9.4 Power Distribution System Negative Connections.
9.5 Continuously Energized Parts.
9.6 Marking.
9.7 Ambient Temperature.
9.8 Ignition Sources.
9.9 Overcurrent Protection.
9.10 Switches.
9.11 Appliances and Equipment.
9.12 System Wiring.
9.13 Wiring Installation.
9.14 Wiring Connections.
9.15 Receptacles.
9.16 Plug Connectors.
Chapter 10 Alternating Current (ac) Electrical Systems on Boats
10.1 Scope.
10.2 General Requirements.
10.3 Marking.
10.4 System Voltage.
10.5 Ambient Temperature.
10.6 Ignition Source.
10.7 Overcurrent Protection.
10.8 Main Supply.
10.9 Branch Circuits.
10.10 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs).
10.11 Appliances and Equipment.
10.12 Conductors and Flexible Cords.
10.13 Installation.
10.14 Receptacles.
10.15 Main Panelboard.
10.16 Alternating-Current (ac) Generators.
10.17 Isolation of Galvanic Currents.
10.18 Shore Power.
10.19 Application of Types of Shore Power Circuits.
Chapter 11 Lightning Protection
11.1 General.
Chapter 12 Fire Protection Equipment
12.1 Fire Suppression Equipment.
12.2 Towing Vessels.
Chapter 13 Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detection
13.1 Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detection Systems.
13.2 Installation.
13.3 Engine Compartment Fire Detection.
13.4 Smoke Detection.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fixed Systems
Annex C Operation and Maintenance
Annex D Fire Warning Equipment
Annex E Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Information from NFPA Standards
Annex F Informational References

This standard shall establish minimum requirements for the prevention of fire and explosion, for mitigation of carbon monoxide hazards, and for life safety in case of fire, on boats specified in Section 1.3.