Section 408.17421. Fire apparatus generally.

(1) Fire apparatus shall be able to stop within 30 feet after application of the brakes at 20 miles per hour.

(2)   Fire apparatus shall be equipped with all of the following items:

(a)   Windshield wipers.

(b)   Head, tail, stop, and backup lights and a backup alarm.

(c)   Horn and siren.

(d)  Slip-resistant steps, tailboard, and work platforms.

(e)   Seat belts for all seated employees. Seat belts shall be used while the apparatus is in motion.

(f)  If an employee is allowed by the employer to ride the apparatus in an unseated position while the apparatus is in motion, then the employer shall provide for, and enforce the use of, a safety harness.

(3)   New fire apparatus that is manufactured and purchased after the effective date of these rules shall comply with the requirements of the NFPA 1901: standard for “Automotive Fire Apparatus,” 2009 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.

(4)   Except on instructions of a designated signalperson, an operator of fire apparatus shall not move the equipment when his or her vision is obstructed.

(5)   A minimum distance of 10 feet from unprotected energized equipment or high- voltage transmission lines, as distinguished from low voltage secondary lines and series streetlight construction, shall be maintained when using fire apparatus. The training of fire service personnel shall include development of the ability to recognize and identify primary, high-voltage transmission lines and series street lighting construction.

History:  1979 AC; 1988 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2013 MR 8, Eff. April 17, 2013; 2013