NR 5.09(6) (6) Specifications for waterways markers.

NR 5.09(6)(a) (a) Except for mooring, slalom, and race course buoys, the minimum size of buoys shall be 36 inches riding above the waterline with a 7-inch diameter. The size of the display area shall be as required by circumstances, except that no display area shall be smaller than one foot in height. Display symbol markers shall be shown on 2 sides of buoys.

NR 5.09(6)(b) (b) The thickness of the symbol outline shall be not less than 2 inches in width.

NR 5.09(6)(c) (c) The outside width of the diamond, the inner diameter of the circle, and the average of the inside and outside widths of a square shall be two-thirds of the display area height.

NR 5.09(6)(d) (d) The sides of the diamond shall slope at a 35° angle from the vertical on a plane surface. Appropriate adjustments for curvature may be made when applied to a cylindrical surface.

NR 5.09(6)(e) (e) Waterway markers shall be made of materials which will retain, despite weather and other exposures, the characteristics essential to their basic significance, such as color, shape, legibility and position. Reflectorized materials may be used.

NR 5.09(6)(f) (f) All unlighted aids to navigation shall be equipped with a reflector material of at least 2 inches all around the uppermost part.

NR 5.09(7) (7) Other waterway marking devices.

NR 5.09(7)(a) (a) Mooring buoys. In order that mooring buoys shall not be mistaken for aids to navigation or regulatory markers, they shall extend 18 inches above the waterline, be white in color with a blue band clearly visible above the waterline, and they should be spherical or ovate in shape.

NR 5.09(7)(b) (b) Race course markers including water ski and slalom markers. In order that race course, water ski and slalom buoys are not mistaken for aids to navigation or regulatory markers, they shall:

NR 5.09(7)(b)1. 1. Extend a minimum of 4 inches above the waterline and be yellow, green, fluorescent red or fluorescent orange in color;

NR 5.09(7)(b)2. 2. Be spherical or cylindrical in shape with a minimum diameter of 8 3/4 inches and a maximum diameter no larger than 14 inches;

NR 5.09(7)(b)3. 3. Be made of foam, plastic or rubber designed to be used as a water marker.

NR 5.09(7)(c) (c) Placement. Applications for placement of markers such as mooring buoys placed pursuant to s. 30.772, Stats., and water ski, race course and slalom course markers shall be processed in the same manner as waterway markers, provided all other requirements of ch. 30, Stats., are met. Mooring buoys, water ski, race course, and slalom course markers shall also require the written permission of the adjacent riparian land owner.

NR 5.09(7)(d) (d) Exemptions. Exemptions to the requirements of sub. (3) (b) may be made by local authorities, pursuant to s. 30.77, Stats., for the temporary (not to exceed 14 days) placement of mooring buoys, race course markers, water ski or slalom course markers for special events.

NR 5.09 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; r. and recr., Register, March, 1966, No. 123, eff. 4-1-66; renum. from WCD 5.09 to be NR 5.09, and am. (3) (c), intro. par., Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71; am. (2) (a) 2. and 5., (3) (a), (b) and (c) (intro.), Register, April, 1985, No. 352, eff. 5-1-85; emerg. am. (1) (a), cr. (1) (h), eff. 8-8-90; am. (1) (a), cr. (1) (h), Register, January, 1991, No. 421, eff. 2-1-91; renum. (1) (a) to (h) to be 5.001 (17), (12), (14), (2), (13), (5), (15), and (6), am. (3) (b) and (7) (d), r. and recr. (7) (b), (c), Register, July, 1993, No. 451, eff. 8-1-93; am. (3) (a), (4) and (6) (a), Register, May, 1995, No. 473, eff. 6-1-95; CR 14-048: am. (3) (b) Register May 2015 No. 713, eff. 6-1-15.

NR 5.10 NR 5.10 Carburetor flame arrestors. Every motorboat equipped with an inboard motor using gasoline as a fuel shall have the carburetors of every such motor fitted with an efficient device for arresting backfire of a type approved by the U. S. coast guard.

NR 5.10 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.10 to be NR 5.10, Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71.

NR 5.11 NR 5.11 Fire extinguishers.

NR 5.11(1) (1) Fire extinguishers required by s. 30.62 (4), Stats., shall comply with the following minimum specifications:

NR 5.11(1)(a) (a) Type. Capable of promptly and effectively extinguishing burning gasoline (carbon tetrachloride not approved).

NR 5.11(1)(b) (b) Size.

NR 5.11(1)(b)1. 1. Foam (minimum gallons 11/4) or carbon dioxide (minimum pounds 4) or dry chemical (minimum pounds 2).

NR 5.11(1)(b)2. 2. Foam (minimum gallons 21/2) or carbon dioxide (minimum pounds 15) or dry chemical (minimum pounds 10).

NR 5.11(2) (2) The fire extinguishers required on each motorboat shall be as follows:

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NR 5.11(3) (3) Fire extinguishers required by s. 30.62 (4), Stats., shall be approved by the U.S. coast guard or listed by underwriters laboratories inc., as an approved marine fire extinguisher.

NR 5.11 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.11 to be NR 5.11, Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71; cr. (3), Register, April, 1985, No. 352, eff. 5-1-85; am. (2) (a) to (d), Register, May, 1995, No. 473, eff. 6-1-95; CR 14-048: (2) renum. from (2) (intro.) and am., r. (2) (a) to (e) Register May 2015 No. 713, eff. 6-1-15.

NR 5.12 NR 5.12 Specifications for determination of horsepower and weight capacity and recommended number of persons.