Section 408.17461. Inspection of fire apparatus and equipment; record of repair or replacement; lifeline guns and explosive devices; apparatus and equipment involved in accident; equipment testing.

(1) All of the following items of the fire apparatus, if so equipped, shall be inspected for proper operation and for defects at least once a month:

(a)   Windshield washers and wipers.

(b)   Defroster and heater.

(c)   Head, tail, stop, backup, and flasher lights.

(d)  Backup alarm.

(e)   Horn and siren.

(f)  Slip-resistant steps and platforms.

(g)   Tires, rims, and suspension system.

(h)   Steering mechanism.

(i)   Braking system.

(j)   Operational controls.

Inspection records shall be maintained for a minimum period of 24 months for the apparatus.

(2)   Records of repair or replacement shall be maintained for the life of the apparatus.

(3)     Lifeline  guns  and  explosive  devices   shall  be  cleaned   and  made  ready  for operation after each use.

(4)     All portable equipment carried on a fire apparatus shall be inspected for operation and for defects at least monthly and within 24 hours after any use. Inspection records shall be maintained for a minimum period of 24 months for portable equipment.

(5)   All equipment carried on fire apparatus or designated for training shall be tested at least annually in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and applicable standards.

(6)   Fire fighting apparatus and equipment found to be defective or in unserviceable condition shall be removed from service or repaired or replaced.

History:  1979 AC; 1993 AACS; 2013 MR 8, Eff. April 17, 2013; 2013 MR 11, Eff. June 12, 2013;