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Standard for

Fire Apparatus Refurbishing

2016 Edition

This edition of NFPA 1912, Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing, was prepared by the Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus. It was issued by the Standards Council on November 14, 2015, with an effective date of December 4, 2015, and supersedes all previous editions.

This edition of NFPA 1912 was approved as an American National Standard on December 4, 2015.

Origin and Development of NFPA 1912

The first edition of NFPA 1912, Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing, in 2001, was developed when a need was identified for a document to help both fire service administrators and refurbishing contractors in all phases of the refurbishing process. The first edition specified the requirements for two levels of refurbishing. Level I results in the assembly of a new fire apparatus by the use of a new chassis frame; driving and crew compartments; front axle, steering and suspension components; and, for the remainder of the apparatus, the use of either new components or components from an existing apparatus. Level II results in the upgrade of major components or systems of a fire apparatus with components or systems that comply with or exceed the applicable standards in effect at the time the original apparatus was manufactured.

The 2006 edition was reorganized to conform with the Manual of Style for NFPA Technical Committee Documents. It was updated to reflect changes that had been incorporated in NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus. It was also revised to recognize that refurbishing of wildland fire apparatus must be based on NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus, not NFPA 1901.

The extensive appendix material in the 2001 edition that was designed to assist users with the preparation of specifications for refurbishing a fire apparatus was further enhanced with the addition of the annex materials from NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, that provide the weights and dimensions of common equipment carried on fire apparatus, and the annex material on guidelines for first-line and reserve fire apparatus.

The 2011 edition of NFPA 1912 was reviewed by the Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus, which updated references and added Annex A material to the section on stability control to reflect the new requirements in NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus.

For the 2016 edition, the majority of the changes focus on making the document current with the references and extracted materials and ensuring consistency with NFPA 1901 and NFPA 1906. The committee also has updated the safety sign requirements and has included as part of the requirements the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) Fire Apparatus Safety Guide and the FAMA safety symbols.

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2016 Edition

Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus

Donald Frazeur, Chair Los Angeles Fire Department, CA [U]

Elden L. Alexander, U.S. Department of the Interior, ID [E] Rep. National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Walter C. Caldwell, Charlotte Fire Department, NC [U] Wesley D. Chestnut, Spartan Motors, Inc., MI [M] Jeff Cranfill, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - CAL FIRE, CA [U] Peter F. Darley, W. S. Darley & Company, IL [M]

Rep. National Truck Equipment Association Ralph Dorio, Insurance Services Office, Inc., NJ[I] David Durstine, Akron Brass Company, OH [M]

Rep. Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association Clayton W. Fenwick, Sugar Land Fire Department, TX [U]

Rep. International Association of Fire Chiefs David V. Haston, U.S. Department of Agriculture, ID [RT] Thomas Hillenbrand, UL LLC, IL [RT] James J. Juneau, Juneau, Boll, Stacy, & Ucherek, PLLC, TX [SE] James L. Kelker, Mistras Group Inc., OH [RT] J. Roger Lackore, Oshkosh Corporation, WI [M] Thomas H. McCullough, II, Glatfelter Claims Management, Inc., PA [I]

John W. McDonald, U.S. General Services Administration, MD [E] J. Allen Metheny, Sr., Hartly Volunteer Fire Company, DE [U]

Rep. National Volunteer Fire Council Tom Mettler, Waterous Company, MN [M] William C. Peters, WC Peters Fire Apparatus Consulting Services, LLC, NJ [SE]

Jeff Piechura, Stockton Fire Department, CA [U] W. Michael Pietsch, Mike Pietsch, P.E. Consulting Services, Inc., TX [SE]

Gary R. Pope, John H. Enders Fire Company, Inc. & Rescue Squad, VA [U] Edward C. Rice, Jr., District of Columbia Fire Dept., MD [U] James A. Salmi, E-One, Inc., PA [M] Jason Shivers, Forsyth County Fire Department, GA [U] Thomas A. Stalnaker, Goshen Fire Company, PA [U] Thomas G. Stites, Sutphen Corporation, OH [M] John M. Terefinko, KME Fire Apparatus, PA [M] Richard Tull, Hale Products Inc., PA [M] Stephen Wilde, Certified Fleet Services, Inc., IL [IM]

Rep. EVT Certification Commission, Inc.

Alternates

Kirk Bradley, Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), MI [U] (Alt. to Jeff Cranfill)

James T. Currin, KME Fire Apparatus, VA [M] (Alt. to John M. Terefinko)

Jason Darley, W.S. Darley, WI [M] (Alt. to Peter F. Darley)

Wayne Travis Fister, National Testing/Mistras Group, FL [RT] (Alt. to James L. Kelker)

James R. Garver, Sutphen Corporation, OH [M] (Alt. to Thomas G. Stites)

Stanley "Chip" Goodson, Jr., E-One, Inc., FL [M] (Alt. to James A. Salmi)

Mark Haider, Waterous Company, MN [M] (Alt. to Tom Mettler)

Stuart D. Insley, Arlington County VA Fire Department, VA [U] (Alt. to Clayton W. Fenwick)

William F. Jenaway, Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Services, Inc., PA [I]

(Alt. to Thomas H. McCullough, II)

James E. Johannessen, UL LLC, PA [RT] (Alt. to Thomas Hillenbrand)

Kevin P. Kuntz, Insurance Services Office, Inc., NJ [I] (Alt. to Ralph Dorio)

Dan W. McKenzie, U.S. Department of Agriculture, CA [RT] (Alt. to David V. Haston)

Michael R. Moore, Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., WI [M] (Alt. to J. Roger Lackore)

Homer K. Robertson, Fort Worth Fire Department, TX [U] (Alt. to Walter C. Caldwell)

Mike Schoenberger, Rosenbauer America, MN [M] (Alt. to David Durstine)

Michael L. Thorn, Oregon Apparatus Repair, Inc., OR [IM] (Alt. to Stephen Wilde)

Robert L. Upchurch, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department, VA [U]

(Alt. to Gary R. Pope) William H. Yohn, U.S. Department of the Interior, ID [E]

(Alt. to Elden L. Alexander)

Nonvoting

Howard L. McMillen, Fort Worth, TX [SE] (Member Emeritus)

Ryan Depew, NFPA Staff Liaison

This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the final text of this edition.

Since that time, changes in the membership may have occurred. A key to classifications is found at the back of the document.

NOTE: Membership on a committee shall not in and of itself constitute an endorsement of the Association or any document developed by the committee on which the member serves.

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on the design and performance of fire apparatus for use by the fire service.

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CONTENTS 1912-3

Contents

Chapter 1 Administration ......................................... 1912– 4

1.1 Scope. ................................................................ 1912– 4

1.2 Purpose. ............................................................ 1912– 4

1.3 Application. ...................................................... 1912– 4

1.4 Equivalency. ...................................................... 1912– 4

1.5 Units of Measure. ............................................. 1912– 4

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications ......................... 1912– 4

2.1 General. ............................................................ 1912– 4

2.2 NFPA Publications. ........................................... 1912– 4

2.3 Other Publications. .......................................... 1912– 4

2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory

Sections. ............................................................ 1912– 5

Chapter 3 Definitions ............................................... 1912– 5

3.1 General. ............................................................ 1912– 5

3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. ............................... 1912– 5

3.3 General Definitions. ......................................... 1912– 5

Chapter 4 General Requirements ............................ 1912– 7

4.1 General. ............................................................ 1912– 7

4.2 Responsibility of Purchaser. ............................. 1912– 7

4.3 Responsibility of the Contractor. ..................... 1912– 7

4.4 Fire Apparatus Components. .......................... 1912– 7

4.5 Chassis Components. ....................................... 1912– 8

4.6 Governmental Requirements. ......................... 1912– 8

4.7 Personnel Protection. ...................................... 1912– 8

4.8 Carrying Capacity. ............................................ 1912– 8

Chapter 5 Level I Refurbishing ................................ 1912– 9

5.1 General. ............................................................ 1912– 9

5.2 Carrying Capacity. ............................................ 1912– 9

5.3 Vehicle Stability. ............................................... 1912– 9

5.4 Frame. ............................................................... 1912– 9

5.5 Drivetrain. ......................................................... 1912– 9

5.6 Engine and Engine System Design. ................ 1912– 9

5.7 Cooling System. ................................................ 1912– 9

5.8 Lubrication System. ......................................... 1912– 9

5.9 Fuel and Air Systems. ....................................... 1912– 9

5.10 Exhaust System. ................................................ 1912– 9

5.11 Vehicle Components. ....................................... 1912– 9

5.12 Low-Voltage Electrical Systems and Warning

Devices. ............................................................. 1912– 10

5.13 Driving and Crew Compartments. .................. 1912– 10

5.14 Body, Compartmentation, and Hose

Storage. ............................................................. 1912– 10

5.15 Fire Pump and Associated Equipment. .......... 1912– 10

5.16 Water Tanks. ..................................................... 1912– 10

5.17 Aerial Devices. .................................................. 1912– 11

5.18 Equipment Carried on Fire Apparatus. .......... 1912– 11

5.19 Tests and Delivery Data Requirements. .......... 1912– 11

5.20 Data Required of the Contractor. ................... 1912– 13

5.21 Safety Signs. ...................................................... 1912– 13

Chapter 6 Level II Refurbishing .............................. 1912– 13

6.1 General. ............................................................ 1912– 13

6.2 Carrying Capacity. ............................................ 1912– 13

6.3 Vehicle Stability. ............................................... 1912– 13

6.4 Frame. ............................................................... 1912– 14

6.5 Drivetrain. ......................................................... 1912– 14

6.6 Engine and Engine System Design. ................ 1912– 14

6.7 Cooling System. ................................................ 1912– 14

6.8 Lubrication System. ......................................... 1912– 14

6.9 Fuel and Air Systems. ....................................... 1912– 14

6.10 Exhaust System. ................................................ 1912– 14

6.11 Vehicle Components. ....................................... 1912– 15

6.12 Low-Voltage Electrical Systems and Warning

Devices. ............................................................. 1912– 15

6.13 Driving and Crew Compartments. .................. 1912– 16

6.14 Body, Compartmentation, and Hose

Storage. ............................................................. 1912– 16

6.15 Fire Pump and Associated Equipment. .......... 1912– 17

6.16 Water Tank. ...................................................... 1912– 17

6.17 Aerial Devices. .................................................. 1912– 17

6.18 Equipment Carried on the Fire Apparatus. ... 1912– 17

6.19 Tests and Delivery Data Requirements. .......... 1912– 17

6.20 Data Required of the Contractor. ................... 1912– 19

6.21 Safety Signs. ...................................................... 1912– 19

Annex A Explanatory Material ............................... 1912– 20

Annex B Fire Apparatus Refurbishing Specifications ........................................... 1912– 25

Annex C Weights and Dimensions for Common Equipment ............................................... 1912– 43

Annex D Guidelines for First Line and Reserve Apparatus ................................................. 1912– 43

Annex E Informational References ....................... 1912– 44

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Chapter 1 Administration

1.1* Scope. This standard specifies the minimum require‐ ments for the refurbishing of automotive fire apparatus utilized for fire fighting and rescue operations, whether the refurbish‐ ing is done at the fire department or municipal maintenance facilities, or at the facilities of private contractors or apparatus manufacturers.

1.2 Purpose. This standard specifies the minimum require‐

ments for the refurbishing of automotive fire/rescue appara‐ tus, to ensure that any apparatus refurbished in accordance with this standard meets applicable motor vehicle regulations and applicable portions of the appropriate edition of the NFPA automotive fire apparatus standard.

1.2.1 Apparatus that receives a Level I refurbishing is intended to meet the current edition of the appropriate NFPA automo‐ tive fire apparatus standard.

1.2.2 Apparatus that receives a Level II refurbishing is inten‐ ded to meet the appropriate NFPA automotive fire apparatus standard in effect when the apparatus was originally construc‐ ted.

1.3 Application.

1.3.1 This standard is applicable to fire apparatus contracted for refurbishing on or after July 1, 2006; however, nothing shall prevent the use of the standard prior to July 1, 2006, if the purchaser and contractor agree. The standard is not intended to be applied retroactively.

1.3.2 This standard shall not apply to the repair of fire appara‐ tus.

1.4 Equivalency. Nothing in this standard is intended to

prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durabil‐ ity, and safety over those prescribed by this standard.

1.4.1 Technical documentation shall be submitted to the

authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency.

1.4.2 The system, method, or device shall be approved for the intended purpose by the authority having jurisdiction.

1.5* Units of Measure. In this standard, values for measure‐ ment in U.S. units are followed by an equivalent in metric units. Either set of values can be used but the same set of values (either U.S. units or metric units) shall be used consistently.

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document.

2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2016 edition.

NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus, 2016 edition.

NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2012 edition.

NFPA 1931, Standard for Manufacturer’s Design of Fire Depart‐ ment Ground Ladders, 2015 edition.

NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose, 2013 edition.

NFPA 1964, Standard for Spray Nozzles, 2013 edition.

2.3 Other Publications.

2.3.1 ANSI Publications. American National Standards Insti‐

tute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10036.

ANSI A14.2, Ladders — Portable Metal — Safety Requirements, 2007.

ANSI A14.5, Ladders — Portable Reinforced Plastic — Safety Requirements, 2007.

ANSI/NEMA Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels, 2011.

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2.3.2 FAMA Publications. Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Asso‐

ciation, P.O. Box 397, Lynnfield, MA 01940-0397. www.fama.org

FAMA TC010, Standard Product Safety Sign Catalog for Automo‐ tive Fire Apparatus, 2012.

Fire Apparatus Safety Guide, 2014.

2.3.3 ISO Publications. International Organization for Stand‐ ardization, ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland, www.standardsinfo.net.

ISO 9244, Earth-moving machinery — Machine safety labels — General principles, 2008.

2.3.4 Other Publications. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA 2003.

2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 edition.

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 edition.

NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2016 edition.

NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus, 2016 edition.

Chapter 3 Definitions

3.1 General. The definitions contained in this chapter shall

apply to the terms used in this standard. Where terms are not defined in this chapter or within another chapter, they shall be defined using their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context in which they are used. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, shall be the source for the ordinarily accepted meaning.

3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.

3.2.1* Approved. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdic‐ tion.

3.2.2* Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). An organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.

3.2.3 Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement.

3.2.4 Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is

advised but not required.

3.2.5 Standard. An NFPA Standard, the main text of which

contains only mandatory provisions using the word “shall” to indicate requirements and that is in a form generally suitable for mandatory reference by another standard or code or for adoption into law. Nonmandatory provisions are not to be considered a part of the requirements of a standard and shall be located in an appendix, annex, footnote, informational note, or other means as permitted in the NFPA Manuals of Style. When used in a generic sense, such as in the phrase “standards development process” or “standards development activities,” the term “standards” includes all NFPA Standards, including Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guides.

3.3 General Definitions.

3.3.1 Acceptance. An agreement between the purchasing

authority and the contractor that the terms and conditions of the contract have been met. [1901, 2016]

3.3.2 Acceptance Tests. Tests performed on behalf of or by the purchaser at the time of delivery to determine compliance with the specifications for the fire apparatus. [1901, 2016]

3.3.3 Aerial Device. An aerial ladder, elevating platform, or water tower that is designed to position personnel, handle materials, provide continuous egress, or discharge water. [1901, 2016]

3.3.4 Aerial Fire Apparatus. A vehicle equipped with an aerial ladder, elevating platform, or water tower that is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, providing continu‐ ous egress, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground.

3.3.5 Aerial Ladder. A self-supporting, turntable-mounted, power-operated ladder of two or more sections permanently attached to a self-propelled automotive fire apparatus and designed to provide a continuous egress route from an elevated position to the ground. [1901, 2016]

3.3.6 Angle of Approach. The smallest angle made between

the road surface and a line drawn from the front point of ground contact of the front tire to any projection of the appa‐ ratus in front of the front axle. [1901, 2016]

3.3.7 Angle of Departure. The smallest angle made between

the road surface and a line drawn from the rear point of ground contact of the rear tire to any projection of the appara‐ tus behind the rear axle. [1901, 2016]

3.3.8 Auxiliary Pump. A water pump mounted on the fire

apparatus in addition to a fire pump and used for fire fighting either in conjunction with or independent of the fire pump.

[1901, 2016]

3.3.9 Center of Gravity. The point at which the entire weight of the fire apparatus is considered to be concentrated so that, if supported at this point, the apparatus would remain in equili‐ brium in any position. [1901, 2016]

3.3.10 Chassis. The basic operating motor vehicle including

the engine, frame, and other essential structural and mechani‐ cal parts, but exclusive of the body and all appurtenances for the accommodation of driver, property, passengers, appliances, or equipment related to other than control. Common usage might, but need not, include a cab (or cowl). [1901, 2016]

3.3.11 Component. A constituent part of a fire apparatus or

system.

3.3.12 Continuous Egress. A continuous exit or rescue path

down an aerial device from an elevated position to the ground.

[1901, 2016]

3.3.13* Contractor. The person or company responsible for fulfilling an agreed-upon contract. [1901, 2016]

3.3.14 Defect. A discontinuity in a part or a failure to function that interferes with the service or reliability for which the part was intended. [1901, 2016]

3.3.15 Elevating Platform. A self-supporting, turntable-

mounted device consisting of a personnel-carrying platform

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attached to the uppermost boom of a series of power-operated booms that articulate, telescope, or both and that are some‐ times arranged to provide the continuous egress capabilities of an aerial ladder. [1901, 2016]

3.3.16 Estimated In-Service Weight. The amount that the fire

apparatus manufacturer estimates the apparatus will weigh when it is placed in service with all fixed and portable equip‐ ment installed, all tanks full, and all personnel seating positions occupied. [1906, 2016]

3.3.17 Final-Stage Manufacturer. An entity that performs such manufacturing operations on an incomplete vehicle that it becomes a complete vehicle. [1906, 2016]

3.3.18 Fire Apparatus. A vehicle designed to be used under

emergency conditions to transport personnel and equipment or to support the suppression of fires or mitigation of other hazardous situations. [1901, 2016]

3.3.19 Fire Pump. A water pump with a rated capacity of at

least 250 gpm (1000 L/min) but less than 3000 gpm (12,000 L/min) at 150 psi (1000 kPa) net pump pressure, or a water pump with rated capacity of 3000 gpm (12,000 L/min) or greater at 100 psi (700 kPa) net pump pressure that is mounted on a fire apparatus and intended for fire fighting.

[1901, 2016]

3.3.20 Gallon, U.S. Standard. 1 U.S. gal = 0.833 Imperial gal = 231 in.3 = 3.785 L. [58, 2014]

3.3.21 Gauge. A visual device that indicates a measurement.

3.3.22* GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). The final-stage chassis manufacturer's specified maximum load-carrying capacity of an axle system, as measured at the tire–ground interfaces.

3.3.23* GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating). The final-stage manufacturer’s specified maximum loaded weight for a combination (articulated) vehicle consisting of a tow vehicle and one or more towed units.

3.3.24* Grade. A measurement of the angle used in road design and expressed as a percentage of elevation change over distance. [1901, 2016]

3.3.25* GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The final-stage manufacturer’s specified maximum load-carrying capacity of a single vehicle. [1901, 2016]

3.3.26 Initial Attack Apparatus. Fire apparatus with a fire

pump of at least 250 gpm (1000 L/min) capacity, water tank, and hose body whose primary purpose is to initiate a fire suppression attack on structural, vehicular, or vegetation fires, and to support associated fire department operations. [1901, 2016]

3.3.27 Line-Voltage Circuit, Equipment, or System. An ac or

dc electrical circuit, equipment, or system where the voltage to ground or from line to line is greater than 30 V rms (ac),

42.4 V peak (ac), or 60 V dc. [1901, 2016]

3.3.28 Low-Voltage Circuit, Equipment, or System. An electri‐ cal circuit, equipment, or system where the voltage does not exceed 30 V rms (ac), 42.4 V peak (ac), or 60 V dc; usually 12 V dc in fire apparatus. [1901, 2016]

3.3.29 Manufacturer. The entity responsible for the assembly

of a finished product from materials or components. [1901, 2016]

3.3.30 Mobile Foam Fire Apparatus. Fire apparatus with a

permanently mounted fire pump, foam proportioning system, and foam concentrate tank(s) whose primary purpose is the control and extinguishment of flammable and combustible liquid fires in storage tanks and spills. [1901, 2016]

3.3.31 Mobile Water Supply Apparatus (Tanker, Tender). A

vehicle designed primarily for transporting (pickup, transport‐ ing, and delivering) water to fire emergency scenes to be applied by other vehicles or pumping equipment. [1901, 2016]

3.3.32* Net Pump Pressure. The sum of the discharge pres‐ sure and the suction lift converted to psi or kPa when pumping at draft, or the difference between the discharge pressure and the intake pressure when pumping from a hydrant or other source of water under positive pressure. [1901, 2016]

3.3.33 Operator. A person qualified to operate a fire appara‐ tus.

3.3.34 Pump Operator’s Panel. The area on a fire apparatus

that contains the gauges, controls, and other instruments used for operating the pump. [1901, 2016]

3.3.35 Pump Operator's Position. The location from which

the pump operator operates the pump. [1901, 2016]

3.3.36 Pumper. Fire apparatus with a permanently mounted

fire pump of at least 750 gpm (3000 L/min) capacity, water tank, and hose body whose primary purpose is to combat struc‐ tural and associated fires. [1901, 2016]

3.3.37* Purchaser. The authority having responsibility for the specification and acceptance of the apparatus. [1901, 2016]

3.3.38 Purchasing Authority. The agency that has the sole

responsibility and authority for negotiating, placing, and, where necessary, modifying each and every solicitation, purchase order, or other award issued by a governing body.

[1901, 2016]

3.3.39* Quint. Fire apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump, a water tank, a hose storage area, an aerial ladder or elevating platform with a permanently mounted waterway, and a complement of ground ladders. [1901, 2016]

3.3.40 Rated Capacity (Aerial Device). The total amount of

weight of all personnel and equipment that can be supported at the outermost rung of an aerial ladder or on the platform of an elevating platform with the aerial device placed in the hori‐ zontal position at its maximum horizontal extension when the stabilizers are fully deployed. [1901, 2016]

3.3.41 Rated Capacity (Water Pump). The flow rate to which

the pump manufacturer certifies compliance of the pump when it is new. [1901, 2016]

3.3.42 Refurbishing.

3.3.42.1* Level I Refurbishing. The assembly of a new fire apparatus by the use of a new chassis frame, driving and crew compartment, front axle, steering and suspension components, and the use of either new components or components from an existing apparatus for the remainder of the apparatus.

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3.3.42.2* Level II Refurbishing. The upgrade of major components or systems of a fire apparatus with components or systems that comply with the applicable standards in effect at the time the original apparatus was manufactured.

3.3.43 Repair. To restore to sound condition after failure or damage.

3.3.44 Replacement. The removal of an existing component

or system and the installation of a similar component or system generally of the same model or the same capability (i.e., “like for like” replacement).

3.3.45* Special Services Fire Apparatus. A multipurpose vehi‐ cle that primarily provides support services at emergency scenes. [1901, 2016]

3.3.46 Suspension System. The components utilized to attach

the axle(s) to the frame assembly.

3.3.47 Tanker. See 3.3.31, Mobile Water Supply Apparatus.

3.3.48 Tender. See 3.3.31, Mobile Water Supply Apparatus.

3.3.49 Turntable. A structural component that connects the

aerial device to the chassis and stabilization system through a rotating bearing that permits 360-degree continuous rotation of the aerial device. [1901, 2016]

3.3.50 Unequipped Fire Apparatus. The completed fire appa‐

ratus excluding personnel, agent(s), and any equipment removable without the use of tools. [1901, 2016]

3.3.51* Upgrade. The substitution or addition of components or systems with new components or systems with improved performance or capability.

3.3.52 Water Tower. An aerial device consisting of perma‐

nently mounted power-operated booms that articulate, tele‐ scope, or both, and a waterway designed to supply a large-capacity, mobile, elevated water stream.

3.3.53 Wildland Fire Suppression Apparatus. A fire apparatus

designed for fighting wildland fires that is equipped with a pump, a water tank, limited hose and equipment, and pump-and-roll capability. [1906, 2016]

Chapter 4 General Requirements

4.1* General.

4.1.1 Fire apparatus receiving Level I refurbishing shall meet the requirements of applicable chapters of the current edition of NFPA 1901 if the apparatus is not a wildland fire apparatus, or NFPA 1906 if the apparatus is a wildland fire apparatus, except as noted in Chapter 5.

4.1.2 Fire apparatus receiving Level II refurbishing shall meet the requirements of applicable chapters of the edition of the NFPA automotive fire apparatus standard that was in effect at the time of its original manufacture, except as noted in Chap‐ ter 6.

4.2* Responsibility of Purchaser. It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify the details of the fire apparatus refurbishing; its required performance, including where opera‐ tions at elevations above 2000 ft (600 m) or on grades greater than 6 percent are required; the maximum number of fire fighters to ride within the apparatus; specific added continuous electrical loads that exceed the minimum of this standard; and any hose, ground ladders, or equipment to be carried by the apparatus that exceed the minimum requirements of this standard.

4.3 Responsibility of the Contractor.

4.3.1* The contractor shall provide a detailed description of the refurbished fire apparatus, a list of equipment to be furnished, and other construction and performance details to which the apparatus shall conform.

4.3.2* Responsibility for the fire apparatus and equipment shall remain with the contractor until such responsibilities are accepted by the purchaser.

4.4 Fire Apparatus Components. All components shall be

installed in accordance with that component manufacturer's installation instructions.

4.4.1 Fire Pump. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new fire pump, the pump and its associated equipment shall meet the requirements for fire pumps in the current edition of

NFPA 1901.

4.4.2 Auxiliary Pump. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new auxiliary pump, the pump and its associated equipment shall meet the requirements for auxiliary pumps in the current edition of NFPA 1901.

4.4.3 Wildland Water Pump. If the fire apparatus is equipped

with a new wildland water pump, the pump and its associated equipment shall meet the requirements for water pumps in the current edition of NFPA 1906.

4.4.4 Water Tank. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new water tank, the water tank shall meet the requirements for water tanks in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

4.4.5 Aerial Device. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new aerial device (i.e., aerial ladder, elevating platform, or water tower), the aerial device shall meet the requirements for aerial devices in the current edition of NFPA 1901.

4.4.6 Foam Proportioning System. If the fire apparatus is

equipped with a new foam proportioning system, the apparatus shall meet the requirements for foam proportioning systems in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

4.4.7 Compressed Air Foam System. If the fire apparatus is

equipped with a new compressed air foam system, the system shall meet the requirements for compressed air foam systems in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

4.4.8 Line-Voltage Electrical System. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new line-voltage electrical system or compo‐ nents, the system or components shall meet the requirements for line-voltage electrical systems in the current edition of

NFPA 1901.

4.4.9 Command and Communications. If the fire apparatus is

equipped with a new command and communications area, the area shall meet the requirements for command and communi‐ cations areas in the current edition of NFPA 1901.

4.4.10 Air System. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new air system, the system shall meet the requirements for air systems in the current edition of NFPA 1901.

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4.4.11 Winch System. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new winch system, the system shall meet the requirements for winches in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

4.5 Chassis Components. Each component shall be installed

in accordance with that component manufacturer's installation instructions.

4.5.1 Engine. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new

engine, the system shall meet the requirements for engines in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

4.5.2 Transmission/Transfer Case. If the fire apparatus is

equipped with a new transmission or transfer case, the compo‐ nent(s) shall meet the requirements for transmissions and transfer cases in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

4.5.3 Braking System. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new braking system, the system shall meet the requirements for braking systems in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

4.5.4 Axle(s). If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new

axle(s), the component(s) shall meet the requirements for axles in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

4.5.5 Suspension, Wheels, and Tires. If the fire apparatus is equipped with new suspension, wheels, or tires, the compo‐ nent(s) shall meet the requirements for new suspension, wheels, and tires in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

4.5.6 Cooling System. If the fire apparatus is equipped with a new cooling system, the system shall meet the requirements for cooling systems in the current edition of NFPA 1901 or NFPA 1906, whichever is applicable.

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