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9-11-2001
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Minimum Equipment on Aerial Apparatus
NFPA 1901 Chapter 8 Aerial Fire Apparatus
If the apparatus is to function as a pumper with an aerial device, it shall meet all the requirements of NFPA 1901 Chapter 5 instead of Chapter 8.
Aerial Device.
The apparatus shall be equipped with an aerial ladder, elevating platform, or water tower that meets the requirements of Chapter 20.
Fire Pump.
If the apparatus is equipped with a fire pump, the pump shall meet the requirements of Chapter 16.
Provisions shall be made to ensure that the pump operator is not in contact with the ground.
Signs shall be placed to warn the pump operator of electrocution hazards.
If the aerial fire apparatus is equipped with a fire pump that is intended to supply water to a permanently mounted waterway, the fire pump shall be capable of supplying the flow requirements of 20.6.1, 20.12.1, or 20.16.1 with a maximum intake gauge pressure of 20 psi.
Water Tank.
If the aerial fire apparatus is equipped with a water tank, it shall meet the requirements of Chapter 19.
Equipment Storage.
A minimum of 40 cubic feet of enclosed weather-resistant compartmentation meeting the requirements of Section 15.1 shall be provided for the storage of equipment.
Hose Storage.
Any space on the aerial fire apparatus designed to carry fire hose shall meet the requirements of Section 15.10.
If the apparatus is equipped with a fire pump and a water tank, two areas, each a minimum of 3.5 cubic feet, to accommodate 1.5 in. or larger preconnected fire hose lines, shall be provided.
Ground Ladders.
A minimum of 115 ft of ground ladders shall be supplied and installed by the contractor.
As a minimum, the following types of ladders shall be provided:
- One attic ladder
- Two straight ladders with folding roof hooks
- Two extension ladders
The contractor shall provide such brackets or compartments as are necessary to mount the equipment.
The ground ladders shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1931, Standard on Design of and Design Verification Tests for Fire Department Ground Ladders.
Minor Equipment.
The equipment listed in 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 shall be available on the aerial fire apparatus before the apparatus is placed in service.
Brackets or compartments shall be furnished so as to organize and mount the specified equipment.
A detailed list of who is to furnish the items and the method for organizing and mounting these items shall be supplied by the purchasing authority.
Aerial fire apparatus shall be equipped with at least the following equipment:
- Two 6 lb flathead axes mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- Three 6 lb pickhead axes mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- Four pike poles mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- Two 3 ft to 4 ft plaster hooks with D handles mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- Two crowbars mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- Two claw tools mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- Two 12 lb sledgehammers mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- Four portable hand lights mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- One approved dry chemical portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 80-B:C rating mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
- One 2.5 gal or larger water extinguisher mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
- One SCBA complying with NFPA 1981 for each assigned seating position, but not fewer than four, mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus or stored in containers supplied by the SCBA manufacturer
- One spare SCBA cylinder for each SCBA carried, each mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus or stored in a specially designed storage space(s)
- One first aid kit
- Six salvage covers, each a minimum size of 12 ft x 18 ft
- Four combination spanner wrenches mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- Two scoop shovels mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
- One pair of bolt cutters, 24 in. minimum, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
- Four ladder belts meeting the requirements of NFPA 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components
- One 150 ft light-use life safety rope meeting the requirements of NFPA 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components
- One 150 ft general-use life safety rope meeting the requirements of NFPA 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components
- Two 150 ft utility ropes having a breaking strength of at least 5000 lb
- One box of tools to include the following:
- One hacksaw with three blades
- One keyhole saw
- One 12 in. pipe wrench
- One 24 in. pipe wrench
- One ballpeen hammer
- One pair of tin snips
- One pair of pliers
- One pair of lineman's pliers
- Assorted types and sizes of screwdrivers
- Assorted adjustable wrenches
- Assorted combination wrenches
If the aerial fire apparatus is equipped with a fire pump, the requirements of 8.8.3.1 through 8.8.3.3 shall apply.
The following equipment shall be provided:
- One double female 2.5 in.adapter with National Hose threads, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
- One double male 2.5 in. adapter with National Hose threads, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
- One rubber mallet, for use on suction hose connections, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
- Two hydrant wrenches mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
If the supply hose carried does not use sexless couplings, an additional double female adapter and double male adapter, sized to fit 2.5 in. or larger fire hose, shall be carried mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus.
If none of the pump intakes required by
16.6.1
are valved, a hose appliance that is equipped with one or more gated
intakes with female swivel connection(s) compatible with the supply
hose used on one side and a swivel connection with pump intake threads
on the other side shall be carried. Any intake connection 3.5 in. or
larger shall include a pressure relief device that meets the
requirements of 16.6.6.
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