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NFPA 1911: Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2012
- Important Notices and Disclaimers
- Additional Notices and Disclaimers
- Chapter 1 Administration [Go to Page]
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.2 Purpose
- 1.3 Application
- 1.4 Equivalency
- 1.5 Units and Formulas
- Chapter 2 Referenced Publications [Go to Page]
- 2.1 General
- 2.2 NFPA Publications
- 2.3 Other Publications
- 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections
- Chapter 3 Definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1 General
- 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions
- 3.3 General Definitions
- Chapter 4 General Requirements [Go to Page]
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Taking Fire Apparatus Out of Service
- 4.3 Qualifications of Personnel
- 4.4 Safety
- 4.5 Inspections and Maintenance
- 4.6 Maintenance and Repairs
- 4.7 Documentation
- Chapter 5 Retirement of Fire Apparatus [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General
- Chapter 6 Out-of-Service Criteria [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Driving and Crew Areas, Apparatus Body, and Compartmentation
- 6.3 Chassis, Axles, Steering and Suspension Systems, Driveline, Wheels, and Tires
- 6.4 Engine Systems
- 6.5 Engine Cooling System
- 6.6 Transmission and Clutch
- 6.7 Low-Voltage and Line Voltage Electrical Systems
- 6.8 Braking Systems
- 6.9 Fire Pump System
- 6.10 Aerial Device Systems
- Chapter 7 Inspection and Maintenance of the Chassis, Driving and Crew Compartment, and Body [Go to Page]
- 7.1 General
- 7.2 Frame and Suspension
- 7.3 Axles, Tires, and Wheels
- 7.4 Engine
- 7.5 Engine Cooling System
- 7.6 Engine Fuel System
- 7.7 Engine Air Intake System
- 7.8 Engine Exhaust System
- 7.9 Transmission
- 7.10 Driveline
- 7.11 Steering System
- 7.12 Braking System
- 7.13 Chassis Air-Powered Accessories
- 7.14 Crew and Passenger Compartments
- 7.15 Body and Compartmentation
- 7.16 Powered Equipment Racks
- Chapter 8 Inspection and Maintenance of Low-Voltage Electrical Systems [Go to Page]
- 8.1 General
- 8.2 Starting System
- 8.3 Wiring
- 8.4 Batteries
- 8.5 Charging System
- 8.6 Ignition System
- 8.7 Automatic Electrical Load Management System
- 8.8 Miscellaneous Electrical Components
- 8.9 Apparatus Lighting
- 8.10 Work Lighting
- 8.11 Electrical Accessories
- 8.12 Warning Devices
- Chapter 9 Inspection and Maintenance of Water Pumping Systems and Water Tanks [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General
- 9.2 Fire Pump, Auxiliary Pump, Industrial Pump, and Transfer Pump
- 9.3 Water Tanks
- Chapter 10 Inspection and Maintenance of Aerial Devices [Go to Page]
- 10.1 General
- 10.2 Inspection
- 10.3 Maintenance
- 10.4 Air Storage Systems
- Chapter 11 Inspection and Maintenance of Foam Proportioning Systems [Go to Page]
- 11.1 General
- 11.2 System Components
- 11.3 Cleaning
- 11.4 Instrumentation and Controls
- 11.5 Strainer or Filter
- 11.6 Foam Concentrate Pump
- 11.7 Foam Concentrate or Foam Solution Tanks
- 11.8 Diagnostic Check
- Chapter 12 Inspection and Maintenance of Compressed Air–Foam Systems (CAFS) [Go to Page]
- 12.1 General
- 12.2 System Components
- 12.3 Compressed Air Source
- Chapter 13 Inspection and Maintenance of Line Voltage Electrical Systems [Go to Page]
- 13.1 General
- 13.2 Power Source
- 13.3 Wiring
- 13.4 Appliances and Controls
- 13.5 Circuit Protection
- 13.6 Instrumentation
- 13.7 Engine-Driven Generators
- 13.8 Power Takeoff (PTO)–Driven Line Voltage Generators
- 13.9 Hydraulic-Driven Line Voltage Generators
- 13.10 Belt-Driven Line Voltage Generators
- Chapter 14 Inspection and Maintenance of Utility Air and Breathing Air Systems [Go to Page]
- 14.1 General
- 14.2 System Components
- 14.3 Labels
- 14.4 Piping, Hose, Valves, and Instrumentation
- 14.5 Air Compressors
- 14.6 Purification System
- 14.7 Air Storage Tanks
- 14.8 Refill Stations
- 14.9 Air Compressor
- 14.10 Records
- Chapter 15 Inspection and Maintenance of Winch Systems [Go to Page]
- 15.1 General
- 15.2 Winch Assembly
- 15.3 Winch Wire or Synthetic Rope
- 15.4 Power Supply and Controls
- 15.5 Attachment Points
- Chapter 16 Road Tests and Annual Weight Verification [Go to Page]
- 16.1 General
- 16.2 Fire Apparatus Axle Weight Test
- 16.3 Braking System
- 16.4 Parking Brake System
- 16.5 Road Test
- Chapter 17 Performance Testing of Low-Voltage Electrical Systems [Go to Page]
- 17.1 General
- 17.2 Frequency
- 17.3 Battery Test
- 17.4 Starter Wiring Test
- 17.5 Alternator Test
- 17.6 Regulator Test
- 17.7 Battery Charger/Conditioner Test
- 17.8 Total Continuous Electrical Load Test
- 17.9 Solenoid and Relay Test
- Chapter 18 Performance Testing of Fire Pumps and Industrial Supply Pumps [Go to Page]
- 18.1 General
- 18.2 Frequency.
- 18.3 Test Site
- 18.4 Environmental Conditions
- 18.5 Equipment
- 18.6 Conditions for Test
- 18.7 Procedure
- 18.8 Test Results
- Chapter 19 Performance Testing of Aerial Devices [Go to Page]
- 19.1 General
- 19.2 Inspection Personnel
- 19.3 Third-Party Test Companies.
- 19.4 Visual Inspection
- 19.5 Weld Inspection
- 19.6 Bolt and Pin Inspection
- 19.7 Nondestructive Testing Procedures
- 19.8 Inspecting and Testing Aerial Ladders
- 19.9 Inspecting and Testing Elevating Platforms
- 19.10 Inspecting and Testing Water Towers
- Chapter 20 Performance Testing of Foam Proportioning Systems [Go to Page]
- 20.1 General
- 20.2 Performance Level
- 20.3 Testing Methods
- 20.4 Multiple Concentrate Systems
- 20.5 Accuracy Level
- Chapter 21 Performance Testing of Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) [Go to Page]
- 21.1 General
- 21.2 Frequency
- 21.3 Inspection
- 21.4 Test Method
- Chapter 22 Performance Testing of Line Voltage Electrical Systems [Go to Page]
- 22.1 General
- 22.2 Frequency
- 22.3 Power Source Testing
- 22.4 Receptacle Wiring
- 22.5 GFCI Testing
- 22.6 Line Voltage Equipment Testing
- 22.7 Full Load Test of Power Source
- 22.8 Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test
- Chapter 23 Performance Testing of Breathing Air Compressor Systems [Go to Page]
- 23.1 General
- 23.2 Air Quality
- 23.3 Records
- Annex A Explanatory Material
- Annex B Conducting Pumping Tests
- Annex C Developing a Preventive Maintenance Program
- Annex D Guidelines for First-Line and Reserve Fire Apparatus
- Annex E Informational References
- Index [Go to Page]
