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Building a new truck??? Better plan on budgeting more with changes to NFPA 1901
For those interested or planning on building a new truck...
We are building a new truck in 2009. NFPA 1901 has had some big changes recently, here is the (new) changes only, these are "Required Items".
EFFECTIVE DATE IS JANUARY 1, 2009. All contracts signed on or after this date will require the updated NFPA 1901 without exception. This is the most substantial update since 1991 when apparatus cabs where enclosed.
Chapter 4:
A. Vehicle Data Recorder (VDR)
It will have a 48 hour loop all apparatus will come with the necessary software and cables to download this information. This is in regards to accident reconstruction / investigation.
What it will monitor:
1. Vehicle operation: Speed, Breaking, Engine RPM’s, Transmission gear and control
2. Seat belt and Seats: Was the seat occupied, was the seat belt clipped and was the seat around the occupant.
B. Tilt Table Test:
1. All apparatus will be stable to 26.5 degrees and must be tilt table tested.
2. If the tilt table test can’t be done the apparatus will have Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
C. Tire monitoring system:
1. All apparatus will be equipped with Tire Monitoring systems Such as the Cross Fire System
D. Top Speed:
1. Vehicles over 50,000# or 1250 water: 60mph
2. Vehicles 26-49,999 and less than 1250 water: 68mph
E. Required Certifications:
1. Optical (Warning light systems)
2. Siren
3. Breathing Air Systems
4. Foam (FoamPro type sytem)
5. CAFS
Certification from the manufacture of these devices stating that they have certified the Manufactures install locations and methods.
F. Documentation:
More required documentation with all new apparatus.
1. Load distribution Plan: Manufacturer will dictate the amount of weight in each compartment
2. Drive axel ratio
3. Maximum governed speed
4. Maximum tire speed rating for fire service use
These (2-4) will be added to the placards that are already in the cab.
5. Certification of complete NFPA 1901 compliance or statement of exception:
Most if not all apparatus will be delivered with the statement of exception. This will list all the missing items like the Hose and loose equipment. This statement will be signed by the Manufacturer and the receiving party (FD).
G. Additional required equipment:
1. Five (5) orange traffic cones
2. Five (5) Illuminated warning devices (Flares)
3. One (1) reflective vest for each seated postion
4. One (1) AED
H. Increase weight for firefighters in cab to 250#
Chapter 12:
A. DPF Clarification
1. Exhaust temp can not exceed 851 degrees
a. This will require a heat deflector (This is already on most new apparatus)
b. This will affect in station exhaust systems
Chapter 13 Electrical:
A.Tow hitch: If the apparatus is equipped with a tow hitch a continuous 45amp load is required this is in addition to the already required load.
B. Step and compartment lighting: Increased to 2fc required from 1fc
Chapter 14 Driver/Crew Area:
A. Seatbelts: 3pt belts 110” and Lapbelts 60”
1. Color: Red or Orange
B. Seatbelt Warning System: Required
1. Must have an audible and visual screen that is visible from both operator and officer postion.
C. Reflective striping: There must be reflective striping on ANY door that a firefighter will enter or exit from for any reason.
D. Fire Helmet Restraint: If helmets are going to be allowed in the cab they must be secured in collision tested restraint. Additional Label “DO NOT WEAR HELMET IN CAB” added to all new apparatus.
E. Cab Crash Testing: Must meet SAEJ 2420 or ECE 29 which includes side impact testing.
F. Mirrors: Must be electric.
Chapter 15 Body, Equipment, Compartment and Access Ladder mounting:
A. Access Ladders: minimum of 8” behind the ladder for boot clearance. Minimum of 3 point continues contact on all climbing areas.
B. Minimum Rear Striping: 50% of the rear of the apparatus will be Chevron stripped.
1. Colors: Red and either Reflective yellow or yellow green. No other colors will be allowed!
2. Stripe size: 6” stripe will be the only sizes.
C. Ground ladder storage: Ground ladders inside the body must be protected from temperatures above 212degrees.
D. Receivers: 2:0 – 1 safety rating for straight pull
Chapter 16 Pumps and Equipment:
A. All caps on pump panel need to be permanently secured to pump panel.
Chapter 19 Aerials:
A. Height and reach Ratings: NFPA is now stating how this is to be done.
B. Operation to Short Jack Side: If the apparatus is equipped with “Envelope Control Technology” operation to the short jack side will be allowed without override.
Chapter 24 Breathing Air:
A. Temperature sensing for all enclosed breathing air compressors both audible and visual over 140degrees.
B. Air quality monitoring system (this is already present on most units)
Chapter 25 Winches:
A. Spooling: Free Spooling clutch needs to be easily accessible.
Chapter 26 Trailers:
A. Type 1: tiller units
B. Type 2: Command and other self contained trailers
C. Type 3: Equipment trailer (Flatbeds for wildland equipment but limited to) Must meet all lower NFPA 1901 lower warning light requirements.
D. Types 1 and 2: All doors and mounted equipment like light towers must be wired to the tractor door open circuit.
The cost of all the required items will probably increase your apparatus between $15,000 and $25,000 with most of this cost in the VDR and seatbelt systems.
We are building a new truck in 2009. NFPA 1901 has had some big changes recently, here is the (new) changes only, these are "Required Items".
EFFECTIVE DATE IS JANUARY 1, 2009. All contracts signed on or after this date will require the updated NFPA 1901 without exception. This is the most substantial update since 1991 when apparatus cabs where enclosed.
Chapter 4:
A. Vehicle Data Recorder (VDR)
It will have a 48 hour loop all apparatus will come with the necessary software and cables to download this information. This is in regards to accident reconstruction / investigation.
What it will monitor:
1. Vehicle operation: Speed, Breaking, Engine RPM’s, Transmission gear and control
2. Seat belt and Seats: Was the seat occupied, was the seat belt clipped and was the seat around the occupant.
B. Tilt Table Test:
1. All apparatus will be stable to 26.5 degrees and must be tilt table tested.
2. If the tilt table test can’t be done the apparatus will have Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
C. Tire monitoring system:
1. All apparatus will be equipped with Tire Monitoring systems Such as the Cross Fire System
D. Top Speed:
1. Vehicles over 50,000# or 1250 water: 60mph
2. Vehicles 26-49,999 and less than 1250 water: 68mph
E. Required Certifications:
1. Optical (Warning light systems)
2. Siren
3. Breathing Air Systems
4. Foam (FoamPro type sytem)
5. CAFS
Certification from the manufacture of these devices stating that they have certified the Manufactures install locations and methods.
F. Documentation:
More required documentation with all new apparatus.
1. Load distribution Plan: Manufacturer will dictate the amount of weight in each compartment
2. Drive axel ratio
3. Maximum governed speed
4. Maximum tire speed rating for fire service use
These (2-4) will be added to the placards that are already in the cab.
5. Certification of complete NFPA 1901 compliance or statement of exception:
Most if not all apparatus will be delivered with the statement of exception. This will list all the missing items like the Hose and loose equipment. This statement will be signed by the Manufacturer and the receiving party (FD).
G. Additional required equipment:
1. Five (5) orange traffic cones
2. Five (5) Illuminated warning devices (Flares)
3. One (1) reflective vest for each seated postion
4. One (1) AED
H. Increase weight for firefighters in cab to 250#
Chapter 12:
A. DPF Clarification
1. Exhaust temp can not exceed 851 degrees
a. This will require a heat deflector (This is already on most new apparatus)
b. This will affect in station exhaust systems
Chapter 13 Electrical:
A.Tow hitch: If the apparatus is equipped with a tow hitch a continuous 45amp load is required this is in addition to the already required load.
B. Step and compartment lighting: Increased to 2fc required from 1fc
Chapter 14 Driver/Crew Area:
A. Seatbelts: 3pt belts 110” and Lapbelts 60”
1. Color: Red or Orange
B. Seatbelt Warning System: Required
1. Must have an audible and visual screen that is visible from both operator and officer postion.
C. Reflective striping: There must be reflective striping on ANY door that a firefighter will enter or exit from for any reason.
D. Fire Helmet Restraint: If helmets are going to be allowed in the cab they must be secured in collision tested restraint. Additional Label “DO NOT WEAR HELMET IN CAB” added to all new apparatus.
E. Cab Crash Testing: Must meet SAEJ 2420 or ECE 29 which includes side impact testing.
F. Mirrors: Must be electric.
Chapter 15 Body, Equipment, Compartment and Access Ladder mounting:
A. Access Ladders: minimum of 8” behind the ladder for boot clearance. Minimum of 3 point continues contact on all climbing areas.
B. Minimum Rear Striping: 50% of the rear of the apparatus will be Chevron stripped.
1. Colors: Red and either Reflective yellow or yellow green. No other colors will be allowed!
2. Stripe size: 6” stripe will be the only sizes.
C. Ground ladder storage: Ground ladders inside the body must be protected from temperatures above 212degrees.
D. Receivers: 2:0 – 1 safety rating for straight pull
Chapter 16 Pumps and Equipment:
A. All caps on pump panel need to be permanently secured to pump panel.
Chapter 19 Aerials:
A. Height and reach Ratings: NFPA is now stating how this is to be done.
B. Operation to Short Jack Side: If the apparatus is equipped with “Envelope Control Technology” operation to the short jack side will be allowed without override.
Chapter 24 Breathing Air:
A. Temperature sensing for all enclosed breathing air compressors both audible and visual over 140degrees.
B. Air quality monitoring system (this is already present on most units)
Chapter 25 Winches:
A. Spooling: Free Spooling clutch needs to be easily accessible.
Chapter 26 Trailers:
A. Type 1: tiller units
B. Type 2: Command and other self contained trailers
C. Type 3: Equipment trailer (Flatbeds for wildland equipment but limited to) Must meet all lower NFPA 1901 lower warning light requirements.
D. Types 1 and 2: All doors and mounted equipment like light towers must be wired to the tractor door open circuit.
The cost of all the required items will probably increase your apparatus between $15,000 and $25,000 with most of this cost in the VDR and seatbelt systems.
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