Report of the Committee on Fire Department Apparatus Howard L. McMillen, Chair City of Fort ...

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Report of the Committee on Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibil-
ity for documents on the design and performance of fire apparatus
Fire Department Apparatus for use by the fire service.
Howard L. McMillen, Chair The Report of the Technical Committee on Fire Department
City of Fort Worth Fire Dept., TX Apparatus is presented for adoption in 4 parts.
Kenneth L. Koch, Secretary Part I of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on
Sutphen Corp., OH Fire Department Apparatus and proposes for adoption a complete
revision to NFPA 1901-1991, Standard on Pumper Fire Appar',itus.
RobertJ. Barraclough, Class I, TX NFPA 1901-1991 is published in Volume 8 of the 1995 National Fire
Jeffrey Bowman, AnMleim Fire Dept., CA Codes and in separate pamphlet form.
Ralph Craven, Mission College, CA
Rep. CA Fire Mechanics Assn. This document will be renamed "Standard for Automotive Fire
Peter F. Darley, W. .S Darley & Co., IL Apparatus" and will incorporate the material from NFPA 1901,
Rep. Nat'l Truck Equipment Assn. NFPA 1902, NFPA 1903 and NFPA 1904.
Lloyd A. De Wald, Pierce Mfg. Inc., WI
Richard W. Dreher, Los Angels City Fire Dept., CA Part I of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the
Ron French, Naperville, IL Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus which consists
Dennis N. Gage, ISO Commercial Risk Services, Inc., NJ of 30 voting member:s; of whom 28 voted affirmatively, and 2
Gary Handwerk, Hale Products Inc., PA negatively (Messrs. Barraclough and Bowman).
Calvin S. Kunlde, Purdue University, IN
William F. McCombs, Emergency One, Inc., FL Mr. Barraclough voted negatively stating:
Robert McKeon, Occum Volunteer Fire/Ambulance Dept., GT "Agrees with the work of the committee, but he disagrees with
.poeR Nat'l Volunteer Fire Council combining the 4 documents into 1."
W. ~enneth Menke, Fire Service Researcli Inst., MO
Heinz E. Otte, Waterous Co., MN Mr. Bowman voted negatively stating:
Jceff Piechura, Northwest Fire District, AZ "He does not think the 4 documents should be combined into 1."
arl E. Punkay, Champaign Fire Dept., IL
Roger A. Ruth, Nat'l Foam Inc., PA Part II of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on
Rep. Fire Apparatus Mfrs. Assn. Fire Department Apparatus and proposes for adoption a withdrawal
James A. Salmi, Simon-I_adder Towers Inc., PA of NFPA 1902-1991, Standard for Imtial Attack Fire Apparatus.
Alan Saulsbury, Saulsbury Fire Apparatus, YN NFPA 1902-1991 is published in Volume 8 of the 1995 National Fire
BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., IL Codes and in separate pamphlet form.
Gary B. Sellg, CA Dept. of Forestry, CA
Stephen L. Smith, Fairfax County Fire/Rescue Dept., VA Part II of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the
Terry M. Sutphen, University of Illinois, IL Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus wliich consists
Rep. IL Fire Service Inst./University of IL of 30 voting members; of whom 28 voted affirmatively, and 2
Robert D. Tutterow, Jr., Charlotte Fire Dept., NC negatively (Messrs. Barraclough and Bowman).
Alan D. Van Guilder, Rent Fire Dept., NV
Antonio IL Villegas, U.S. Navy, CA Mr. Barraclough voted negatively stating:
William yon Zehle, Jr., Wilton Fire Dept., CT "Agrees with the work of the committee, but he disagrees with
Re9. Int'l Assn. of Fire Chiefs combining the 4 documents into 1."
Dawd White, Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc., TX
Mr. Bowman voted negatively stating:
Alternates "He does not think the 4 documents should be combined into 1."
Boyd F. Cole, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., IL Part II1 of this Report was prepared by file Technical Committee on
(Alt. to B.J. Schmidt) Fire Department Apparatus and proposes for adoption a withdrawal
Joseph L. Donovan, Jackson Fire Dept., MS of NFPA 1903-1991, Standard for Mobile Water Supply Fire
(Alt. to W. von Zehle) Apparatus. NFPA 1903-1991 is published in Volume 8 of the 1995
Ronald L. Ewers, Class I Inc., FL National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.
(Alt. to L1 J. Barraclough)
Jeff Lucas, Sutphen Corp., OH Part III of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the
(Alt. to .K L. Koch) Technical Committee on Irtre Department Apparatus which consists
John McDonald, Int'l Assn. of Fire Fighters, VA of 30 voting members; of whom 28 voted affirmatively, and 9"
(Alt. to. W. .K Menke) negatively (Messrs. Barraclough and Bowman)
Michael R. Negro, Pierce Mfg. Inc., WI
(Alt. to L. A. DeWald) Mr. Barraclough voted negatively stating:
Gary R. Pope, Fairfax County Fire/Rescue Dept., VA "Agrees with die work of the committee, but he disagrees with
(Alt. to S. L. Smith) combining the 4 documents into 1."
Philip Sayer, Gait Fire Dept./Sayer Farms Inc., MO
(Alt. to R. McKeon) Mr. Bowman voted negatively stating:
Edward F. Straw, ISO Commercial Risk Services Inc., GA "He does not think the 4 documents should be combined into 1."
(Alt to D N Ga e)
Richard • " E. . Teske, . g Hale Products. Inc., PA Part IV of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on
(Air. to G. Handwerk) Fire Department Apparatus and proposes for adoption a withdrawal
ht~Ja~R O. Wisco, Emergency One, Inc., FL of NFPA 1904-I 991, Standard for Aerial Ladder and Elevating
. to W. .F McCombs) Platform Fire Apparatus. NFPA 1904-1991 is published in Volume 8
of the 1995 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.
Nonvoting
Part IV of tills Report bas been submitted to letter ballot of the
William F. Foley, Orland Fire Protection District, IL Technical Committee on Fire Department Apparatus which consists
(Member Emeritus) of 50 voting members; of whom 98 voted affirmatively, and 2
negatively (Messrs. Barraclougb and Bowman).
Staff Liaison: Carl E. Peterson
Mr. Barraclough voted negatively stating:
This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted "Agrees with the work of the committee, but lie disagrees with
on tbz, text of this edition. Since th-at time, changes in the membership may combining the 4 documents into 1."
have occurred.
Mr. Bowman voted negatively stating:
"He does not think the 4 documents should be combined into 1."
890
NFPA 1901 -- A96 ROP
PART I (Log #25)
(Log #118) 1901- 5 - (2-2.8 (New)): Accept in Principle
SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, Hale Products, Inc.
1901- 1 - (SafetyTags/C~.bles): Accept in Principle RECOMMENDATION: Add new text:
SUBMITTER: Peter Chard, Pierce Manufacturing "Guards, shields, or other protection shall be provided where
RECOMMENDATION: The following should be added to NFPA necessary to prevent injury of fire ground personal by moving or
1901 standards: rotating parts, or the hot exhaust system."
Safety Tags/Labels SUBSTANTIATION: Add per NFPA 1922.
The design criteria for safety related (caution, warning, danger) COMMrFrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
tags and labels should be based on the product safety signs and Add a paragraph to revised NFPA 1901 as 2-5.1 to read:
labels standard ANSI Z5 35.4-1991. "Guards, shields or other protection shall be provided where
SUBSTANTIATION: The ANSI standard Z535.4 was approved in necessary, to prevent injury of personnel, by hot, moving,, , or rotatin g
June 1991, and is a comprehensive criteria for the effective design of parts gnarnnud normal non-mmntenance operations
safety related tags/labels. By using the word "should" (recom- COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The committee has revised the
mended) instead of "shall" (required) allows manufacturers time to suggested text to fit with the editorial style of the section and has
implement the new standards into existing designs. added a qualifier that it be during non-maintenance operations
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. recognizing that it is sometimes necessary to have hot, moving or
Add the following text sa, 2-5.3 of revised NFPA 1901: rotating parts accessible during maintenance operations. See
"Safety related (caution, warning, danger) tags and labels shall revised NFPA 1901.
meet ANSI Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels."
COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The changed wording is to make tile
requirement mandatory. See revised NFPA 1901.
(Log#155)
1901- 6- (2-2.8 (New)): Reject
(Log#91) SUBMITTER: Ralph Craven, National Institute of Emergency
Vehicle Safety
1901- 2 - (1-4 Pump Operator's Position): Reject RECOMMENDATION: The Contractor shall be solely responsible
SUBMITTEFc David Pahl, Pierce Mfg. for the completed apparatus.
RECOMMENDATION: Add to the end of the "pump operator's SUBSTANTIATION: Fire Departments often times are unaware
position" definition: that the manufacturer has contracted out components. Ira
"This position could be made up of multiple control panels in close component manufacturer goes out of business, many manufacturers
proximity to each other." do not take responsibility for the completed vehicle.
SUBSTANTIATION: The complexity of fire apparatus often will COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject.
physically not allow all the controls to be placed in one panel COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This goes beyond the scope of the
location. Example: A customer specifies all mechanical controls. document. In addition, fire departments may supply many
This customer wants a top mount control unit. The unit has 27 components which the OEM can not be accountable for.
valves to control. This isn't physically possible to install them on one
control panel in one 16cation. A number of the controls may need
to be located on the side pump panels.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject.
COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The existing wording seems to have (Log #26)
worked well mad it is the primary area that the committee is
concerned with. 1901- 7 - (2-2.9 (New)): Reject
SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, Hale Products, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Add new text:
"The apparatus shall be designed to perform all its functions in an
ambient temperature from 33°F (I°C) to II0°F (43°C). "
(Log #121) SUBSTANTIATION: Clarify operating range so fire department
can remember to specify total operating conditions,
1901- 3- (2-1): Reject COMMI''rEE ACTION: Reject.
SUBMITrER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Because of the wide range of
RECOMMENDATION: Delete entire section. temperatures that apparatus is expected to operate within across
SUBSTANTIATION: Tiffs section specifies responsibilities of the various locations, it is not possible to cover all apparatus with a single
resahcrupFNP when purchasing a pumper fire apparatus. Section 1-2 of temperature range. See A-2-9 of revised NFPA 1901 which advises
A 1901 states that the purpose of this standard is to specify the the user to review the range of temperatures the apparatus will be
minimum requirements for a new pumper fire apparatus; not how to used in and stored in and to specify the temperature range needed
buy one. for their application.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject.
COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The standard gives good guidance to
the purchaser, the process, and what they can expect.
(Log #123)
1901- 8 - (2-3.1.1): Reject
(Log #122) SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
RECOMMENDATION; This text should be moved to the appendix
1901- 4- (2-2): Reject under paragraph 2-3.1 along with the existing appendix text for
SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc 2-3.1.1.
RECOMMENDATION: Delete entire section. SUBSTANTIATION: The "Purpose" (par. 1-2) of this standard is to
SUBSTANTIATION: This section specifies responsibilities of the specify minimum performance of a pumper fire apparatus. The text
contractor when building a pumper fire apparatus. Section 2-1 of in par. 2-3.1.1 discusses how to address an apparatus that exceeds
NFPA 1901 states that the purpose of this standard is to specify the 1901 and thns is informational in nature. Informational material
minimum requirements for a new pumper fire apparatus; not how a belongs in the Appendix.
contractor sells, builds, and delivers one. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Moving the text to the appendix
COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The standard gives good guidance to makes it more difficult for the reader.
tile purchaser, the process, and what they can expect.
891
NFPA 1901 m A96 ROP
(Log #124) "Unequipped Apparatus. The completed vehicle excluding
personnel, agent(s), and any equipment removable without the use
1901- 9 - (2-3.1.2): Reject of tools."
SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The committee feels that with the
RECOMMENDATION: This text should be moved to the appendix change, a definition of "unequipped apparatus" should be included.
under paragraph 2-3.1 along with the existing appendix text for Note that with the revision of the standard, this requirement is now
2-3.1.2. partially defined in paragraph 5-1 and partially in 8-1. See revised
SUBSTANTIATION: The "Purpose" (par. 1-2) of this standard is to NFPA 1901.
specify minimum performance of a pumper fire apparatus. The text
in par. 2-3.1.2 discusses how to address an apparatus that exceeds
1091 and thus is informational in nature. Informational material
belongs in the Appendix. (Log #125)
COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Moving the text to the appendix 1901- 13- (3-1): Reject
makes it more difficult for the reader. SUBM1TTEP~ BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
RECOMMENDATION: Delete "be adequate to carry" and replace
with "be equal to or exceed the weight of".
SUBSTANTIATION: This language is more definitive than that
(Log #32) currenflynsed. "Adequate" is asubjective requirement.
COMMITI~E ACTION: Reject.
1901- 10- (2-3.2(a), (b), and (d))" Reject COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term adequate is acceptable and
SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, HaleProducts, Inc. federal law dictates that U'ucks be built within specific weight
RECOMMENDATION: Delete 2-3.2(a), (b), and (d) and replace requirements. (See 2-2.7 of NFPA 1901 or 4-2 of revised NFPA 1901.)
with:
"The vehicle engine shall have 6.8 gross SAE horsepower for each
1000 lb of total loaded vehicle weight."
SUBSTANTIATION: This is much simpler and easier to do and (Log #156)
understand than old standard. This will equal the old performance
level and this is how it is done everywhere else in the world. 1901- 14- (3-2): Accept in Principle
COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. SUBMITTER: Ralph Craven, National Institute of Emergency
COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: This is more difficult to understand Vehicle Safety
than the existing standard. RECOMMENDATION: Add text to read as follows:
The drive line, "U"joints, drive shaft, etc. shall be installed in
accordance with the transmission manufacturers installation
recommendations for the service intended.
SUBSTANTIATION: There have been numerous pump transmis-
(Log #33) sion failures because of faulty driveline installation.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
1901- 11 - (Chapter 3): Accept in Principle Add a new paragraph as 3-2 of revised NFPA 1901 to read as
SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, Hale Products, Inc. follows:
RECOMMENDATION: Add new text to Chapter 3 to read: "All components shall be installed in accordance with the appli-
"Where crew seating is separate from the drivers compartment a cable manufacturer's installation instructions."
visual and sound link shall be provided." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee feels it should make
SUBSTANTIATION: Safety. the statement broader to include all components on the fire
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. apparatus. See revised NFPA 1901.
Add a paragraph as 10- .9 of revised NFPA 1901 to read:
"10-1.9 Where the crew compartment and the driving compart-
ment are separated prohibiting direct voice communication, a two-
way buzzer or two-way voice intercom system shall be provided." (Log #126)
COMMI'rl'EE STATEMENT: The committee feels the above
wording is more specific and still meets the intent of the submitter. 1901- 51 - (3-2.1): Accept
See revised NFPA o1091 SuBMrITER: Bradley.. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
RECOMMENDATION: Delete entire paragraph.
SUBSTANTIATION: This requirement is m,.gised restrictive.
Alternate fuels exist and this requirement prohibits their use.
(Log #35) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. See revised NFPA 1901.
1901- 12- (3-1): Accept in Principle
SUBMITrER: Scott Krueger, Pierce Mfg., Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Revise text:
"The GAWR, and GCWR or GVWR of the chassis shall be adequate (Log #170)
to carry the weigh to the unequipped apparatus, the fully loaded
water and other tanks, the specified hose load, unequipped 1901- 61 - (3-2.1): Accept
personnel weight, ground ladders, and miscellaneous equipment SUBMITTER: Ralph Craven, National Institute of Emergency
allowance of 2000 Ib (908 kg). It shall be the responsibility of the Vehicle Safety
purchaser to provide the contractor with the weight of the equip- RECOMMENDATION: Delete: "The propulsion or road engine
ment to be carried if it is in excess of the allowance of 2000 311 (908 supplied shall be diesel fuel or gasoline powered."
".)k.~gK SUBSTANTIATION: Executive order 12844 has been signed that
SUBSTANTIATION: The current wording of "fully equipped requires the federal fleet to be 50 percent alternatively fueled by
apparatus including..." is vague. Does a I~enerator mounted by the 1998. LNG, CNG, propane are fuels of choice. Electric in some
manufacturer add to the weight of the umt or is it part of the 2000 lb cases.
equipment.> flit is mounted and included in the apparatus the 2000 COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept. See revised NFPA 1901.
Ib equipment factor must be reduced as the generator takes up
usable storage space. The above clarifies that.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
Revise 1-3 to read as follows:
"The L1WAG and RV/5-GG or GVWR of the chassis shall be adequate (Log #104)
to carry the weigh of the unequipped apparatus, the fully loaded
water and other tanks, the specified hose load, unequipped 1901- 17- (3-2.1.2): Reject
personnel weight, ground ladders, and miscellaneous equipment SUBMITTER: James M. Wilkinson, Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
allowance of 2000 lb (908 kg). It shall be the responsibility of the RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows:
purchaser to specify the weight of the equipment to be carried if it is "A visual warning device, visible from the driver's position shall be
in excess of the allowance of 2000 Ib (908 kg)." provided to indicate when the apparatus fuel level is less than .125 of
Add a definition in Chapter 1 of "unequipped apparatus" as the fuel tanks usable capacity for more than 30 seconds."
follows:
892
NFPA 1901 -- A96 ROP
SUBSTANTIATION: Fire apparatus vehicles may be required to (Log#128)
operate continuously for extended periods of time. The addition of
a low fuel level warning indicator in the cab and at the pump 1901- 22- (3-2.2.3): Accept
operators panel is an inexpensive way to alert the operator of a SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
potentially critical concern. RECOMMENDATION: Delete "Adequate and."
COMMrl'TEE ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: "Adequate" is a subjective requirement and is
COMMITI'EE STATI~IENT: The committee feels this is in excess not performance related.
of what is needed as a minimum. A purchaser can specify this flit is COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
desired. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is 8-2.2.3 of revised NFPA 1901.
(Log #24)
1901- 18- (3-2.1.3): Reject (Log #129)
SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, Hale Products, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Add to the end of the sentence: 1901- 23 - (3-2.4.1): Accept
"Except for an automatic shutdown that is actuated only to prevent SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
destructive overspeed caused by the presence of flanunable vapors or RECOMMENDATION: Delete "A dry type" and replace with "An'.
SUBSTANTIATION: The current requirement is design restrictive.
es. ~
~asI-~TANTIATION: Add important technologies. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: This is 8-2.4.1.1 of revised NFPA 1901.
COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The purpose of this standard is to
provide fire fighter safety for the maximum amount of time. This
defeats that purpose.
(Log #94)
(Log #51) 1901-24- (3-2.4.1.1): Accept in Principle
SUBMITTER: David Pahl, Pierce Mfg.
1901- 19- (3-2.1.4): Reject RECOMMENDATION: Insert after the sentence that reads: "The
SUBMITTER: Scott Krneger, Pierce Mfg., Inc. air inlet shall be protected to prevent water and burning embers
RECOMMENDATION: Revise text: from entering the air intake system."
"The engine installation shall be certified by the engine manufac- the following sentence: "Air intake systems fully enclosed in the
turer as acceptable in the chassis in which it is installed under all engine compartment do not require this special inlet protection."
operating conditions. Certification shall include air system, exhaust SUBSTANTIATION: Engine certifications to a given cab and
system, cooling system, mounting and accessory drive components." chassis are based on stringent operational tests. Air intake systems
SUBSTANTIATION: The engine installation is the heart of the fire are very influencing in the outcome of these tests. Many times,
apparatus in both responding and fire fighting. Current wording of minor changes in these air intake systems can cause an tmacceptable
"shall meet tile engine manufacturers installation recommenda- condition.
tions" is not adequate (current 3-2.1.4). Engine manufacturers now My primary intent in this change is to prevent apparatus manufac-
require ce~fication, NFPA should also. There have been to many turers from going in and modifying a commercial chassis air intake
cases of engine overheat problems caused by inadequate engine system, potentially creating a piece of equipment with a premature
installad ons. life span.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
COMMITI"EE STATEMENT: Certification is not economically Add an appendix to 3-2.4.1.1 (renumbered as 8-2.4.1.1 of revised
practical given the number of different configurations. NFPA 1901) to read:
"The extent to which air inlet protection is required may depend
on specific fire department operations. Caution must be used as air
intake filters may effect the engine manufacturers air restriction
(Log #50) requirements."
COMMrI'rEE STATEMENT: This is a minimum standard.
1901- 20- (3-2.1.5): Reject Additional requirements can be specified by the purchaser. The
SUBMITTER: Scott Krueger, Pierce Mfg., Inc. addition of an appendix item clarifies the submitter's request. See
RECOMMENDATION: Revise text: revised NFPA 1901.
"The transmission installation shall meet the transmission
manufacturer's installation recommendations for the service
intended."
SUBSTANTIATION: Taken from old 3-2.1A which addressed
engines and transmissions. This separates the two as installation (Log #130)
requirements differ.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject. 1901-25- (3-2.4.1.2): Accept in Principle
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This requirement is covered in the SUBMITrER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
current paragraph 3-2.1.4 RECOMMENDATION: Delete "of the injector type" and "and shall
be of sufficient size to develop the rated power".
SUBSTANTIATION: The first phrase is design restrictive and the
second phrase is superfluous.
COMMrrrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
(Log #127) Delete the entire first sentence of 3-2.4.1.2 (renumbered as 8-
2.4.1.2 of revised NFPA 1901) and revise the second sentence to read
1901- 12 - (3-2.2.1): Accept as follows:
SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc "The fuel supply lines and fuel filters shall meet the engine
RECOMMENDATION: Delete "be adequate to." manufacturer's recommendations."
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial and removes a subjective require- COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The committee agrees with the
merit. submitter but is deleting the entire first sentence because the engine
COMMI'FrEE A,CTION: Accept. manufacturer does not need to supply the whole fuel system.
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is 8-2.2.1 of revised NFPA 1901. Revisions to the second sentence are to brin~ it in line with changes
the committee has made to similar wording m other documents.
See revised NFPA 1901.
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NFPA 1901 --A96 ROP
(Log #18) (Log #103)
1901- 26 - (3-2.4.2.1): Accept in Principle 1901- 29 - (3-3.1.2): Accept in Principle
SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, Hale Products, Inc. SUBMITTER: James M. Wilkinson, Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Delete "or oil batb/' RECOMMENDATION: .1 Delete existing text and replace with the
SUBSTANTIATION: Old junk, cost extra and provides lowest following:
protection for engine. See Figure below:. "Electromagnetic radiation suppression shall be provided as
required to satisfy the radiation limits specified in SAEJ551,
Performance Levels and Methods of Measurement of Electromag-
netic Radiation fxom Vehicles and Devices (30-1000 MHZ). The
purchaser shall indicate if certification of compliance by a qualified
independent testing organization approved by the purchaser is
~Air Cleaner Selection Chart required."
2. Add an appendix asA-3-3.1.2 to read:
OT make fhe proper air cleaner selection, refer to the chart below or use the simplified "SAEJ551 provides test procedures and recommended levels to
air cleaner specing guide found on the following pages.
assist engineers in the control of broadband electromagnetic
radiation and tile control of radio interference resulting from the
use of equipment installed on the vehicle. Adherence to the
recommended levels will minimize the degradation effects of
potential interference sources on fire ground radio communication
equipment or other electronic equipment susceptible to electromag-
netic radiation. Procedures are included to measure the radiation
from a single vehicle or device. Compliance may be determined
through actual tests and measurements on the completed apparatus
""V.! or predictions based on tests previously conducted on similarly
.-'--":-.'..,' :,,, .. . l equipped apparatus, ff compliance certification is desired, the
requirement should be clearly indicated in the vehicle specifica-
tions."
''~: :5"';,
... "~ .,. "' "" """"%,:,.~&,:,,I '":'"~ " .. "f.. ': "" ." " .... ";. "::..~.~'~ ~;....'-~ .....-" ; I SUBSTANTIATION: The existing text lacks clarity. Most vehicle
builders (and purchasers) have no idea whether or not a specific
vehicle meets this standard. The only way to determine true
compliance to this specification is to measure the radiation levels
from the subject vehicle per SAEJ551. The test is expensive and
should not be included as a minimum standard. Compliance may
be predicted based on tests conducted on similarly equipped
vehicles.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
Revise the text in 3-3.1.2 (renumbered as 9-7 of revised NFPA 1901)
to read:
"Electromagnetic Interference. Electromagnetic interference
suppression shall be provided as required to satisfy the radiation
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. limits specified in SAEJ551, Performance Levels and Methods of
Revise the first sentence of 3-2.4.2.1 (renumbered as 8-2.4.2.1 of Measurement of Electromagnetic Radiation from Vehicles and
revised NFPA 1091 ) to read: Devices (30-1000 MHz). The purchaser shall indicate if testing and
"An air filter shall be provided." certification under SAEJ551 is required."
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Specifying the type of air filter is Add the suggested appendix.
design restrictive. See revised NFPA 1901. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The committee wants to stay with the
term electromagnetic interference in the first sentence and is adding
the idea proposed in the submitters second sentence without
indicating suggesting who should do the testing and certification.
See revised NFPA 1901.
(Log #131)
1901- 27 - (3-2.4.2.1): Accept
SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
RECOMMENDATION: Delete "A dry-type or oil bath" and replace (Log #132)
with "An".
SUBSTANTIATION: The requirement is design restrictive. 1901- 30 - (3-3.1.3): Accept
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This has been renumbered as RECOMMENDATION: Delete "flame retardant" and replace with
8-2.4.2.1 of revised NFPA 1901. "have a flammability rating of 94V-O (according to UL 94)".
SUBSTANTIATION: The current requirement is subjective. The
Pdroposed wording incorporates a nationally recognized way to
etermine the flammability of a material.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
(Log #8) COMMI'I~EE STAq'I~IENT: This has been renumbered as 9-2.2.2
of revised NFPA 1901.
1901- 28- (3-2.5): Reject
SUBMITI'ER: Edward A. Pfeiffer, Warminster, PA
RECOMMENDATION: Revised text:
"Exhaust pipe discharge shall be directed away from the pump
operator's position and away from the ground level area where (Log#49)
firefighters normally work."
SUBSTANTIATION: Ground level exhaust, discharge smoke into 1901- 13 - (3-3.1.4): Accept in Principle
the area where firefighters normally work. Usually located on the SUBMITTER: Scott Krueger, Pierce Mfg., Inc.
right side of the apparatus, the ground level exhaust makes getting RECOMMENDATION: Change "130 amp" to "160 amp".
equipment or working on the right side hazardous to afirefighters SUBSTANTIATION: A 130 amp alternator does not produce
health. enough power to meet a basic NFPA compliant vehicle.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
COMMITFEE STATEMENT." This is design restrictive as it would COMMITTEE STATEMF2qT: This section is being totally revised
dictate a vertical exhaust stack. into a performance based requirement which will solve the
inadequate alternator size. See section 9-3 of revised NFPA 1901.
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(Log #105) SUBSTANTIATION: The mounting of devices on the cab roof in
many cases is not visible from 360 ° due to body configurations and
1901- 32 - (3-3.2.2): Accept in Principle raised cab roofs.
SUBMITTER: James M. Wilkinson, Pierce Manufacturing Inc. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The entire optical warning section
"A visual and audio warning device, visible from the driver's has been rewritten and presents a different approach to vehicle
position shall be provided to indicate when the apparatus electrical conspicuity. See section 9-8 of revised NFPA 1901 and specifically 9-
system voltage falls below 12.0 volts for more than 30 seconds." 8.12.1 which deals with the location of the optical devices near the
SUBSTANTIATION: Fire apparatus vehicles are required to upper portions of the apparatus. The committee believes this will
operate continuously for extended periods of time. The vehicle's meet the submitter's intent.
battery changing system must be maintained to ensure mission
completion.
COMMITrEEACTION: Accept in Principle.
Add a paragraph as 9-3.3 of revised NFPA 1901 to read: (Log #46)
"The condition of the Iowvoltage electrical system shall be
indicated by a system that provides an audible and visual warnin$ to 1901- 36 - (3-3.5.3): Reject
persons on, in, or near the apparatus, of an impending electrical SUBMITTER: Scott Krueger, Pierce Mfg., Inc.
system failure caused by the excessive discharge of the battery set. RECOMMENDATION: Replace "Controls for operating the siren
The charge status of the battery shall be determined either by direct shall be provided within convenient reach for the persons riding in
measurement of the battery charge or indirectly by monitoring the both the right and left front seat position." with "The fire depart-
system voltage. If system voltage is monitored, the alarm shall sound ment shall specify if the siren shall be operated from the left or right
if the system voltage at the battery or at the master load disconnect front seat."
switch drops below 11.80 volts for more than 120 seconds." Add to the Appendix:
COMMITrEE STATEMENT- The committee agrees with the "The fire department may wish to have the siren operated from
submitter and believes this more complete requirement meets the both the left and right front seat."
submitter's intent. The committee feels that requiring alarming if SUBSTANTIATION: Locating of the siren between front left and
the voltage falls below 12 volts for more than 30 seconds will lead to right seats may restrict driver visibility. Also, many fire departments
unnecessary alarming and has set the alarm point at 11.8 volts for do not want the driver access to controls which may cause the driver
120 seconds. See revised NFPA 1901. to not concentrate on driving.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.
COMMITrEE STATEMENT: By definition, if the controls are
located within "convenient reach" the driver should be able to
(Log #48) operate them without excessive movement or loss of eye contact with
the road. The committee feels the driver must be able to control the
1901- 33 - (3-3.2.4 (New)): Accept in Principle siren as there could be times when there is no one in the officers
SUBMITTER: Scott Krueger, Pierce Mfg., Inc. seat or the officer is busy with reviewing prefire plans or other
RECOMMENDATION: Add new text: information while enroute to the incident.
"If the required electric:d load of the apparatus exceeds the largest
capable alternator size a method of selectively shutting off electrical
devices not considered critical to the operation of the fire apparatus
shall be provided." (Log #107)
SUBSTANTIATION: The electrical power requirements of current
fire apparatus many times exceeds the output of the largest available 1901- 37 - (3-3.5.3): Accept
or allowable alternators. To not make provisions for this could SUBMITrER: James M. Wilkinson, Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
mean loss of electrical power causing the vehicle to shut down RECOMMENDATION: The existing text reads as follows:
thereby endangering personnel. "The siren shall meet the requirements of SAEJ1894, Emergency
COMMITYEEACTION: Acceptin Principle. Vehicle sirens and shall be on the current AAMVA list."
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee has rewritten the Delete the text that reads: "...and shall be on the current AAMVA
electrical requirements and has included load management. (See list."
9-3.5 of revised NFPA 1901.) The committee believes this will meet SUBSTANTIATION: It has been reported that AAMVA does not
the submitter's intent. recbgnize SAE Ji894, Emergency Vehicle Sirens. ff dais is true, it is
impossible to comply with this standard.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
COMMITrEE STATEME2qT: This is now 9-9.1 of revised NFPA
1901.
(Log #106)
1901- 34 - (3-3.3.4 and A-3-3.3.4): Accept in Principle
SUBMITTER: James M. Wilkinson, Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Log #22)
RECOMMENDATION: .1 Add new text as follows:
"The battery system reserve capacity (RC) rating shall be a 1901- 38 - (3-3.5.6): Accept in Principle
minimum of 500." SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, Hale Products, Inc.
2. Add additional appendix information to read: RECOMMENDATION: Change "each enclosed tool and equipment
"Reserve capacity (RC) is the ability of a battery to sustain a compartment" in first sentence to:
minimum electrical load in the event of a charging system failure (or "each enclosed tool and equipment compartment which is more
a prolonged chargingsystem deficit). The reserve capacity rating is than 2 1/2 cu ft in volume or has an opening greater than 144 sq
very important and should be carefully considered when preparing in."
and comparing apparatus specifications." SUBSTANTIATION: Clarify which compartments.
SUBSTANTIATION: This is critical on today's fire apparatus and COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Prindple.
should therefore be included as a minimum standard. Revise 3-3.5.6 (renumbered as %10.3 in revised NFPA 1901) to
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. read:
COMMIT'FEE STATEMENT: The committee has rewritten the "Apparatus shall have sufficient lights to properly illuminate the
battery requirements and has included a performance requirement crew compartment(s); any operator's panel; the engine compart-
for the battery system that will ensure a reserve capacity. (See 9-4.2 ment; the pump compartment; each enclosed tool and equipment
of revised NFPA 1901.) The committee believes this will meet the compartment greater than 4 cu ft 11.0~( m 3) in volume and having
submitter's intent. an opening greater than 144 sq in. (92,903 ram2); and work areas,
steps, and walkways.
COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The committee raised the minimum
compartment size to be exempted to 4 cu ft as there may be
(Log#47) compartments larger than 2 1/2 cu ft that have small doors and do
not need lighting as they are single item storage compartments. See
1901- 35 - (3-3.5.1): Accept revised NFPA 1901.
SUBMITTER: Scott Krneger, Pierce Mfg., Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Replace ", mounted on the cab roof or as
high as practical" with "near the upper perimeter of the vehicle."
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(Log #52) (Log #157)
1901-39- (3`3.5.6): Accept in Principle 1901-41 - (3-4.1): Reject
SUBMITTER: Martin Grube, Virginia Beach Fire Department SUBMITTER: Ralph Craven, National Institute of Emergency
RECOMMENDATION: Add text: Vehicle Safety
"A series of lights, low voltage, white, shall be placed so that it RECOMMENDATION: Add text that reads:
provides a fair amount of light to all areas of the undercarriage." "All air brake systems shall be in compliance with FMVSS 121."
SUBSTANTIATION: Many brake systems do not comply with the
federal motor vehicle safety standards.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.
COI~IITIT_,E STATEMENT: The committee feels this is already
covered in 2-2.7 which required the apparatus to meet all applicable
federal motor vehicle laws.
(Log #95)
1901- 42 - (3-4.1.3(a)): Reject
SUBMITTER: David Pahl, Pierce Mfg.
RECOMMENDATION: Change "(a) An automatic moisture
...,.,-,/../~, t.,,i ~,( ejector" to read "(a) A moisture drain device"
SUBSTANTIATION: Not all commercial chassis are available with
atttomatic moisture ejectors. This would result in the altering of a
D.O.T. approved brake system. This would put the apparatus
manufacturer at a liability risk.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject.
SUBSTANTIATION: The problem is that at night, the underside of COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Automatic moisture ejectors are
the truck needs to be lit up with several low intensity lights. This will available for all chassis and the committee feels they should be
enable the pump operator to see under the truck when he is pulling mandatory on fire apparatus.
a draft, or to check to see if equipment has fallen out of a compart-
ment and rolled under the truck. When the truck is backing up over
five inch hose during re-packing, the lights under the carriage will
assist the spotter when the rig is backing up.
On a road where there are no street lights, the lights can actually (Log #15)
Ptlrovide the fire fighters better visibility to the edge of the roadway so
~ey do not step Off the truck and into a ditch. 1901- 43 - (3-4.1.6 (New)): Reject
The lights can be wired to come up when the truck is placed into SUBMTTER: William G. Peters, Jersey City Fire Dept., NJ
pump or when the transmission is placed in reverse. The lights can RECOMMENDATION: New text:
also be activated by a separate switch. 3-4.1.6 Where cab design places a barrier between the driver and
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. the officer's side, the parking brake control valve shall be located in
COMM/TrEE STATEMENT: See 9-10.2 of revised NFPA 1901 an obvious position that is both convenient and readily accessible
which incorporates the suhmitter's idea into a more comprehensive from both positions.
dnuol~glf lighting requirement. The committee believes this meets SUBSTANTIATION: With the increase in the use of tilt cabs and
e submitter's intent. designs that place a "doghouse" between the officer and driver it is
impossible for the officer to take control of the apparatus during an
emergency. It is extremely important for the officer to have
immediate access to the parking brake control in the event of an
emergency.
(Log #108) During the Los Angeles riots, an apparatus driver was paralyzed by
a gunshot wound and the captain was able to safely stop the
1901- 40 - (3-3.5.6): Accept in Principle apparatus with a column brake. This highlights the need for such a
SUBMITYER: James M. Wilkinson, Pierce Manufacturing Inc. control.
RECOMMENDATION: The existing text reads as follows: COMMITrEE ACTION: Reject.
"A red flashing or rotating light, located in the driving Compart- COMMITYEE STATEMENT: The committee feels this is beyond
ment shall be illuminated automatically whenever any passenger or what should be required as a minimum on fire apparatus. The
equipment compartment door is open." purchaser can specify this if it is wanted.
Addthe following text at the end of the sentence:
, the ladder rack is down (if furnished), or light tower raised (if
furnished). The indicator light shall be labeled "Do Note Move
Truck if Light is On."
SUBSTANTIATION: Ladder racks and light towers are common (Log#13)
features on today's apparatus. Movement of the vehicle when these
devices are not stowed may result in serious injury and/or property 1901- 44 - (3-4.4.1): Accept in Principle
SUBMITTER: 1~rflliamJ. Thomas, Freightliner Corp.
TrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. RECOblblENDATION: Delete first sentence, which reads:
Revise 3-3.5.7 (renumbered as 9-11 of revlsed NFPA 1901) to read "The fuel tank shall hold at least 50 gal (190 L) ."
as follows: SUBSTANTIATION: The above referenced paragraph stipulates
"A red flashing or rotating light, located in the driving compart- that the chassis include a minimum of 50 gal of fuel and must be
ment, shall be illuminated automatically whenever the apparatus's able to operate at full rated pump capacity for 2 hours.
parking brake is not fully engaged, and any passenger or equipment Freightliner has been asked why it does not furnish a 50 gal fuel
compartment door is open, any ladder or equipment rack is not in ta~k to comply with the NFPA standard.
the stowed position, a stabilizer system is deployed, a powered light Tile question needs to be asked, "-What is the important issue with
tower is extended, or any other device is opened, extended or respect to the fuel tank capacity? Is it the number of gallons carried
deployed that creates a hazard or is likely to cause damage to the or the amount of time that the fire apparatus can pump at rated
apparatus if the apparatus is moved. The light shall be labeled "Do pump capacity?"
Not Move Apparatus If Light Is On." It is Freightliners opinion that what is really at issue here is the
COI~TrEE STATEMENT: The committee agrees with the ability of the vehicle to stay on the fire at least two hours without the
proposal and has added equipment racks as well as other compo- fear of running out of fuel.
nents to this requirement. See revised NFPA 1901. Due to the changes in diesel engines over the past 5 years, the fuel
consumption rate of the modern diesel engine has been reduced
dramatically. Current Cummins data sheets rate to 300 h.p. engine,
even under full rated h.p. (the worst case for fuel consumption) at
well over two hours with 45 gal of fuel.
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Freightliner would recommend that this standard be uodated to SUBSTANTIATION: The Purpose of this standard is to provide
reflect the true concern addressed in fuel capacity, which is running minimum requirements for a pumper apparatus. The first sentence
time. We would recommend that the verbiage covering fuel capacity discusses how to deal with an apparatus that exceeds the standard
be dropped and the paragraph specify the two hour running time as and is therefore appendix material.
the only requirement. COMMITTEE ACTION: .tcejeR
COMMITIT~ ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The committee sleef that riding
COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal snoitisop arc important and wants ot continue ot make ti a
1901-45 (Log #29). See revised NFPA 1901. purchaser's ytilibisnopser ot specify the maximum number of
persons ot ride on the apparatus. tI has moved siht requirement to
section 3-1 of revised NFPA 1901. Paragraph I-01 1. of revised NFPA
1901 has been rewritten to cover seat .stleb However, DOT si not a
(Log #29) seat belt regulation group, the FMVSS .si
1901- 45 - (3-4.4.1): Accept in Principle
SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, Hale Products, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to go to a performance based (Log #135)
fuel capacity.
"Fuel capacity shall be of an amount to allow 2 hr pumping at rated 1901- 49 - (3-4.7.7): Accept in Principle
pump capacity at 150 psi at standard listed suction conditions or SUBMITTERa BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
travel at 50 mph for 2hr on level road at sea level, 70°F and ')9.9 RECOMMENDATION: Change "minimize" to "prevent".
barometric pressure, whichever is longer." SUBSTANTIATION: SCBA holding devices should be designed to
SUBSTANTIATION: Fuel capacity should not be set in gallons. 50 withstand a considerable impact. A ruptured, fully charged SGBA
gal may be more than needed on a 8.3 Cummins enginebut not cylinder is an extremely hazardous situation and therefore the
enough on an N14 Cummins engine. brackets that retain them within the crew compartment should be
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. designed with the utmost care.
Revise 3-4.4.1 (renumbered as 8-3.4.1 in revised NFPA 1901) to COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
read: COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: This paragraph has been rewritten to
"The fuel capacity shall be sufficient to allow the engine to drive specify performance requirements for the brackets. See 10-1.6 of
the pump for 2 1/2 hr at rated pump capacity at 150 psi net pump revised NFPA 1901. The committee feels this will meet the intent of
pressure and at the suction conditions listed in this standard, or to the submitter.
operate at 60 percent of gross engine horsepower for 2 1/2 hr,
whichever is greater. The tank fill opening shall be conspicuously
labeled for the proper fnel."
COMMITFEE STATEMENT: The committee feels that by requiring (Log #3)
2 1/2 hr of pumping time, it is allowing for travel to the incident
scene and set-up time while still providing for 2 hr of pumping. The 1901- 50 - (3-4.7.8): Accept in Principle
committee also feels that tying the measurement to gross engine Note: This proposal appeared as comment 1901-74 which was held
horsepower is easier to determine than trying to determine fuel for further study from the Fall 90 TCD, which was on proposal
consumption based on a road test. See revised NFPA 1901. 1901-10.
$UBMITrER: James A Bland, Jr., Houston Fire Dept., TX
RECOMMENDATION: Revised text:
"Seat height and distance from foot operated pedals (brake and
fuel feed) shall be adjustable so that the ergonomics of the drivers
(Log #135) ankle wiU rest on the pedals at not less than 90 degrees in the "idle"
position and not to exceed 130 degrees in the "full-throttle"
1901- 48 - (3-4.4.2): Reject g osition."
SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories lnc ~ANTIATION: Many cabs are now produced which push the
RECOMMENDATION: Delete first sentence. foot pedals so close to the driver that his right foot is in a severe
SUBSTANTIATION: "Ittis sentence contradicts 34.4.1 cramp conditions much of the time. This leads to rapid build-up of
COMMrlTEE ACTION: Reject. muscle tension which in turn impairs the driver's reflexes thus
COMMITrEE STATEMENT: This would allow a series of small redudng the margin of safety.
tanks to be used which the committee does not want to allow. COMMITYEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
Revise 3-4.7.8 (renumbered as 10-2.2 of revised NFPA 1901) to
read;
"The driver's seat shall be readily adjustable by the driver in
accordance with SAEJ1517, Driver Selected Seat Position so that the
(Log #2) ergonomics of the driver's ankle will rest on the accelerator pedal at
not less than 90 degree in the "idle" position and not more than 130
1901- 47- (3-4.7): Reject degree in the "full-throttle" position. The seat shall be arranged to
Note: This proposal apF,eared as Comment 1901-55 which was held accommodate a human in at least the 5th percent female through
for further study from the Fall 90 TCD, which was on proposal the 95th percent adult male as defined in SAEJ833, Human Physical
1901-10. Dimensions."
SUBMITTER; James A Bland, Jr., Houston Fire Dept., TX COMMIT~ STATEMENT: The committee agrees with the
RECOMMENDATION: Need to consider some wording which submitter but is adding some referenced to SAE Standards to further
speaks to the drivers "field of view" - both upward and downward. defme the requirement. See revised NFPA 1901.
Suggest a minimum of 15 degrees above the drivers line-of-sight and
within 10 ft of the front of the apparatus.
SUBSTANTIATION: Since this is an effort to improve the safety of
the apparatus, the purchaser needs to be aware the drivers limita-
tions to see the road and overhead obstructions. (Log #162)
COMMITEE ACTION: Reject.
COMMITrEE STATEMI~2~IT: The wide variation in the size of 1901- 51 - (3-4.7(a).9): Accept in Principle
sPi~eOnnel who drive fire apparatus make this requirement impos- S U B ~ Heinz Otte, Waterous Co.
RECOMMENDATION: Revise item (a) to read as follows:
(a) Speedometer - the sensing element or the drive gear shall be
Iocatedto sense chassis transmission output shaft speed.
SUBSTANTIATION: To permit usage of the speedometer to
(Log #134) indicate split-shaft pump transmission shift status when placing the
pump into operation.
1901- 48 - (3-4.7.2): Reject COMMITI~E ACTION: Accept in Principle.
SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc Add a paragraph to section 4-10 (renumbered as 1~-9.4 of revised
RECOMMENDATION: Move the first sentence to the Appendix. NFPA 1901) to read:
Revise the second sentence to read: "Each apparatus riding "When the pump is driven by a split shaft PTO, the driving
position shall consist of a seat with a DOT seat belt within a full compartment speedometer shall register when the split shaft PTO is
enclosure." in the pump gear position."
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NFPA 1901 m A96 ROP
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee feels the requirement (Log #164)
is better in the pump chapter and has written it to be a separate
paragraph. See revised NFPA 1901. 1901- 55 - (4-2.1): Accept
SUBMITTER: Heinz Otte, Waterous Co.
RECOMMENDATION: Revise the paragraph to read as follows:
"The apparatus manufacturer shall approve the use of the pumping
engine tor stationary pumping applications for the type and size of
(Log #21) apparatus, and the rating of the pump, being furnished."
SUBSTANTIATION: Clarification of the meaning of the paragraph.
1901- 52 - (Chapter 4): Accept in Principle COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, Hale Products, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is 12-3.1 of revised NFPA 1901.
RECOMMENDATION: Add new text to Chapter 4 to read:
4-? Pump and Plumbing Access.
4-?. On midship or rear mounted pumps a hinged or removable
access panel with quick release latches shall be provided for access to (Log #136)
the middle of the pump system. The access shall not be less than
450 sq in. in size and no one dimension on the access opening shall 1901- 56 - (4-2.5): Accept
measure less than 18 in. SUBMITTER: BradleyJ. Schmidt, Underwriters Laboratories Inc
4-?.2 On front mounted pumps any coverings which conceal the RECOMMENDATION: Delete "be adequate in size to".
pump shall be held in place by quick release fasteners. SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial and deletes a subjective require-
4-?.3 On midship mounted pumps the pump manufacturer's clear ment.
space requirements to pull the pump heads and transmission shall COMMIT'rEE ACTION: Accept.
be provided. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is 12-3.5 of revised NFPA 1901.
4-?.4 The pump panel control group shall be hinged or removable
with quick release fasteners.
4-?.5 Rigid discharge and section piping connections to the pump
shall be bolt on flange type connections or the line shall contain a (Log #4)
coupling or union as close as practical to the pump.
SUBSTANTIATION: Improve access and serviceability. 1901- 57- (4-3.4): Accept in Principle
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBMITTER: Frank C Witmer, Vapor Systems Technologies Inc.
Add new text to the Body Chapter (chapter 11 of revised NFPA RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows:
1901) to read: "The entire discharge and intake piping system, valves, drain cocks
11-6 Pump and Plumbing Access. and lines, intake and outlet closures, excluding the tank fill and tank
11-6.1 A removable access panel shall be provided for quick access to pump lines on the tank side of the valves in those lines, shall be
to the pump and plumbing. The panel shall be a minimum of 450 designed to withstand a hydrostatic test of 500 psig (3450 kpag)
sq in. (290322 mm2) and no one dimension on the access opening minimum for 10 minutes. A certificate documenting this test shall
shall measure less than 18 in. be furnished upon request."
11-6.2 The access panel shall be capable of being opened or SUBSTANTIATION: Require further clarification of "DESIGNED
removed without the use of special tools. FOR 500 psig." as stated, can be interpreted as minimum operating
11-6.3 The pump manufacturer's. . clear space requirements, to pull pressure or "working pressure" of 500 psig. Typically relief valve
the pump heads and transmission shall be prowded. settings are set for 200-300 psig.
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee has editorially revised The piping system should have the same pressure testing or
the wording to provide access to the pump area. The committee did alification criteria as the pump.
not include the requirement for how to plumb the pump because it MMITrEEACTION: Accept in Principle.
felt that was beyond the requirements of a minimum standard and COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal
may be design restrictive. See revised NFPA 1901. 1901-58 (Log #93). See revised NFPA 1901.
(Log #93)
(Log#30)
1901-58- (4-3.4): Accept in Principle
1901- 53 - (Chapter 4): Accept in Part SUBMITTER: David Pahi, Pierce Mfg.
SUBMITTER: Gary Handwerk, Hake Products, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Change the wording "shall be designed for
RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to recognize only the following 500 psig (3450 kPag)" to read: "shall have a proof pressure of 500
pump capacities for fire pumps: 500, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750, psig (3450 kPag)"
2000, 2250, 2500, 2750 and 3000 g~pm. SUBSTANTIATION: The proof pressure definition from Paul
SUBSTANTIATION: Clean up, simplify and improve pump Munroe Hydraulics, Inc. is: 'q'he non-destructive test pressure, in
performance. excess of the maximum rated operating pressure, which causes no
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Part. permanent deformation, external leakage, or other malfunction."
Add the 2750 gpm and 3000 gpm pumps but leave the minimum Designed for 500 psig, does this mean it can blow apart at 550 psig.
size for a pumper at 750 gpm. COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee feels the minimum Revise 4-3.4 (renumbered as 12-4.4 of revised NFPA 1901) to read:
pump size for a pumper should be 750 gpm. This information is "...shall be suitable to withstand a minimum hydrostatic burst
now covered in chapter 12 of revi~ed NFPA 1901. pressure of 500 psig (3450 kPag)."
COMMITrEE STATEMENT: The new wording clarifies the
meaning of "designed for 500 psig" by inserting "burst pressure"
which is a defined term. See revised NFPA 1961.
(Log #163)
1901- 54 - (4-1.2.2): Accept (Log #39)
SUBMITTER: Heinz Otte, Waterous Co.
RECOMMENDATION: Delete the word "that" from the last 1901- 59 - (4-4.4): Accept in Principle
sentence of the paragraph. SUBMITTER: Michael R. Negro, Pierce Mfg., Inc.
SUBSTANTIATION- Editorial. RECOMMENDATION: Revise text:
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. "Each gated intake shall be equipped with a 3/4 in. (19 mm)
COMMIIYrEE STATEMENT: This is 12-2.3.2 of revised NFPA 1901. bleeder valve located in close proximity to the intake to bleed offair
or water from a hose connected to the intake. The valve shall be
operational without the operator having to get under the apparatus.
ffa gated appliance is attached to an intake, it shall he equipped
with a 3/4 in. (19 mm) bleeder valve on each inlet."
SUBSTANTIATION: Minor wording change to include any gated
appliance attached to an intake, not just a siamese. The increased
use of large diameter hose requires large volumes of air to be bled
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NFPA 1901 -- A96 ROP
from the hose. Cormnittee may want to consider recjuiring bleed-off 12-9.9.3 ffthe system discharges water to the atmosphere, the
valves operate with a quarter-turn to increase ease ot use. discharge shall be in a manner that will not expose personnel to
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. high pressure water streams.
Revise 44.4 (renumbered as 12-5.5 of revlsed NFPA 1901) to read: 12-9.9.4" The pressure control system shall be certified as meeting
"Each valved intake shall be equipped with a bleeder valve having a the requirements of 12-8.9.1
minimum 3/4-in. (19-ram) pipe thread connection, located in close A-12-9.9 The purpose of a pressure control system is to control the
proximity to the intake, to bleed off air or water from a hose discharge pressures to protect fire fighters who are operating hose
connected to the intake. The valve shall be operational without the streams as well as to protect discharge hose from damage in the
operator having, to get. under the apparatus. ..ff a valved, appliance is event attack hose streams are shut off or other valves are closed,
attached to an intake, it shall be equipped wath a 3/4-m. (19-mm) reducing flow rates.
bleeder valve on each intake." The system may consist of a discharge relief valve, a pressure
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee accepts the regulator that controls the speed of the pump, an intake relief valve,
submitters recommenGation with some minor editorial changes. See or any combination of these devices. Pressure control systems will
revised NFPA 1901. relieve excess pressure when valves are closed in a normal manner,
but some water hammer conditions may occur due to valves being
closed so quickly that the system cannot respond fast enough to
eliminate damage to equipment. Proper fire ground procedures are
still required.
(Log #165) A-12-9.9.4 Pressure control systems can be supplied in the following
forms:
1901- 60 - (44.4): Accept 1. Integral with the pump and supplied by the pump manufac-
SUBMITTER: Heinz Otte, Waterous Co. turer.
RECOMMENDATION: Revise the first sentence to read as follows: 2. As an external system of components supplied.by the apparatus
"Each gated intake shall be equipped with a bleeder valve having a manufacturer,
minimum 3/4 in. pipe thread connection, located in close proximity 3. As an external control system provided by a pressure control
to the intake, to bleed off air or water from a hose connected to the manufacturer.
intake." The pressure control system should be certified by the appropriate
SUBSTANTIATION: To clarify what is meant by the "3/4 in. manufacturer or an independent testing organization approved by
(19 ram)". the authority having jurisdiction. Due to the importance of these
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. systems, the authority baying jurisdiction may wish to have perfor-
COMMITrEE STATEMENT: This is 12-5.5 of revised NFPA 1901. mance tests conducted on the installed system.
(Log #97)
(Log #37)
1901- 63- (4-5 to 4-5.4): Accept
1901- 61 - (4-4.5): Accept in Principle SUBMITI~R: David Pahl, Pierce Mfg.
SUBMITTERa Scott Krueger, Pierce Mfg., Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Delete all text from 4-5 to 4-5.4.
RECOMMENDATION: Replace "shall be designed for 500 psig SUBSTANTIATION: The intake pressure relief system should be
(3450 kPag)" with "shall be designed for a burst pressure ofS00 psig required as a hose accessory with similar parameter as described in 4-
(3450 kPag)." 5 to 4-5.4. It should not be a required permanent mount on the
SUBSTANTIATION: The system needs to be designed for water apparatus. By placing it in a hose line you can get it away from the
hammer pressures, not constant pressures of 500 psig. The expense apparatus. There are a number of safety and operational issues.
of designing a system for constant 500 psig pressure would be very 1. Dumping the volume of water that can be expelled through dais
high when incoming pressures typically do not hit such high line_in cold weather would result in a hazardous condition around
PCressures. the apparatus.
OMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 2. A common problem with intake reliefs which are in the field
Revise the first sentence of 4-4.5 (renumbered as 12-5.6 of revised after a short time is they get dirty and don't hold under vacuum,
NFPA 1901) to read: making it difficult to prime the pump.
"All intakes shall be provided with caps or closures suitable to COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
withstand a hydrostatic: burst pressure ofS00 psig (3450 kPag)." COMMITrEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The new wording clarifies the 1901-62 (Log#27). See revised NFPA 1901.
meaning of "designed for 500 psig" by inserting "burst pressure"
which is a defined term. See revised NFPA 1901.
(Log #100)
(Log #27)
1901- 64- (4-5.3): Reject
1901- 62 - (4-5, 4-5.1, 4-6.2, 4-5.3, 4-5.4, 4-10.8): Accept SUBMITTER: Wynn E. Buege, Pierce Mfg., Inc.
SUBMITTER: Gary ttandwerk, Hale Products, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Revise the text to read as follows:
RECOMMENDATION: Delete old Suction and Discharge Relief 4-5.3 The surplus water discharge location shall be directed from
section and replace with new (NFPA 1922) Support Pump sections. the operator's positions and terminate in an NPT male thread. A
SUBSTANTIATION: Update per NFPA 1922, latest technologies. permanent label shall be affixed near the outlet that states "Intake
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. ~ ressure relief outiet-Do not cap."
Delete 4-5, 4-5.1, 4-5.2, 4-5.3, 4-5.4, and 4-10.8. The revised text will UBSTANTIATION: Not in allcircumstances during construction
read as follows (This will be in Chapter 12 of revised NFPA 1901.) is it practical, or possible to permit visibility of a discharge to an
12-9.9* Pressure Control System. operator. The availability of an NPT thread permits end users
12-9.9.1 A system shall be provided that, when set in accordance greater flexibility to attach any device they wish, if desired rather
with the manufacturer's instructions, will automatically control the than contend with a national standard hose thread.
discharge pressure to a maximum of 30 psi (207 kPa) pressure rise COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.
above the set pressure(s) when all discharge valves are closed no COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal
more rapidly than in 3 sec and no more slowly than in 10 sec during 1901-62 (Log #27) which replaces this entire section.
all of the following conditions:
(a) Over a range of intake pressures from -10 to 185 psig (-68 to
1276 kPag) with net pump pressures between I00 psi (695kPa) and
300 psi (2069 kPa). Lfthe system permits adjusting of the intake
pressure, the range of adjustment shall be at least 30 to 185 psig 702( (Log#45)
to 1276 kPag).
(b) Over a range of flows from 150 gpm (568 L/rain) to the rated 1901- 65 - (4-7.3): Accept in Principle
capacity of the pump. SUBMITTER: Scott Krueger, Pierce Mfg., Inc.
12-9.9.2 The system shall be equipped with an indicator light that RECOMMENDATION: Replace "shall be designed for 500 psig
illuminates when the s)~tem is operating. The system shall be (3450 kPag)" with "shall be designed for a burst pressure of 500 psig
controllable by one person at the pump operator's position. (3450 kPag)."
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