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NFPA (Fire) 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus, 2006 Edition
standard by National Fire Protection Association, 04/01/2006
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NFPA 1906 defines the requirements for a new automotive wildland fire apparatus, including apparatus equipped with a slip-on fire fighting module, designed primarily to support wildland fire suppression operations.
Changes and additions in the 2006 Standard edition include:
* Defining what the manufacturer certification of test results must include
* Using the concept of estimated in-service weight as a basis for measuring certain stability requirements
* Linking the maximum top speed of the apparatus to the tire manufacturer's ratings
* Updating the requirements for engine air filters
* Requiring more head height at seating positions and red seat belts if available
* Reorganizing the requirements for water pumps into 7 classifications
* Updating the requirement for baffling water tanks to better address smaller water tanks
* Requiring type testing of foam systems and individualized testing of each installation
* Two additional Annexes: Equipment Size and Weight Chart and Guidelines for First Line and Reserve Fire Apparatus Product Details
Published: 04/01/2006 Number of Pages: 85