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NFPA 1900 2024

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NFPA 1900: Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles, Automotive Fire Apparatus, Wildland Fire Apparatus, and Automotive Ambulances

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Extensive changes to incorporated requirements in the 2024 edition of NFPA 1900 include: Changes to the aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles requirements from combined standards to further explain the equivalency statement to better assist authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) Edits to the lettering, numbering, and striping requirements for ARFF vehicles, including requirements for the use of hybrid electric or electric ARFF vehicles given the increased use and demand for these types of vehicles Deletion of duplicate material and chapters particularly from NFPA 1901 and NFPA 1906 for further consolidation of structural apparatus and wildland apparatus requirements Equipment requirements moved from the main body of the document to the annexes New requirements addressing the various types of engines that might be used on new fire department apparatus, including updated requirements for lettering, striping, and the use of colors and retro-reflective materials, to give the AHJ increased flexibility Revisions to the optical warning systems on fire department apparatus Significant change to remove the requirement on seatbelt warning systems with a detailed substantiation for this change and included annex material relating to the change Updated requirements for optical warning systems

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18 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
19 3.3 General Definitions.
29 Chapter 4 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles (NFPA 414)
4.1 Administration.
4.2 General.
34 4.3 Requirements for All Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles — Responsibility of Contractors/Suppliers.
38 4.4 Weights and Dimensions.
39 4.5 Propulsion System.
40 4.6 Vehicle Electrical System.
41 4.7 Vehicle Drive.
42 4.8 Suspension.
4.9 Rims, Tires, and Wheels.
4.10 Towing Connections.
4.11 Brakes.
4.12 Steering.
4.13 Cab.
45 4.14 Body.
4.15 Firefighting Systems and Agents.
46 4.16 Agent Pump(s) and Pump Drive.
4.17 Water Tank.
47 4.18 Foam System.
48 4.19 Premixed Foam Solutions.
49 4.20 Turret Nozzles.
51 4.21 Preconnected Handlines.
4.22 Turret, Ground Sweep, and Undertruck Nozzles.
52 4.23 Complementary Agent System.
4.24 Halogenated Agent.
53 4.25 Dry Chemical Turret.
54 4.26 Lighting and Electrical Equipment.
4.27 Application.
55 Chapter 5 Aircraft Interior Access Vehicle (NFPA 414)
5.1 General.
5.2 AIAV Vehicle Requirements.
56 5.3 AIAV Body.
5.4 AIAV Aircraft Access/Egress.
5.5 AIAV Docking Platform.
5.6 AIAV Performance Requirements.
57 5.7 AIAV Safety Requirements.
58 5.8 AIAV Acceptance Criteria.
61 Chapter 6 ARFF Apparatus — Acceptance Criteria (NFPA 414)
6.1 General.
6.2 Component Manufacturer’s Certification.
6.3 Prototype Vehicle Tests.
75 6.4 Operational Tests.
79 Chapter 7 Fire Apparatus — General Requirements (NFPA 1901/1906)
7.1 Administration.
7.2 General.
80 7.3 Requirements by Apparatus Type.
7.4 Responsibility of the Purchaser.
7.5 Responsibility of the Contractor.
81 7.6 Fire Apparatus Components.
7.7 Legal Requirements.
7.8 Third-Party Certification of Test Results.
7.9 Manufacturer Certification of Test Results.
7.10 Personnel Protection.
7.11 Controls and Instructions.
82 7.12 Onboard Data Management and Communications Equipment.
7.13 Component Protection.
7.14 Vehicle Stability.
83 7.15 Fire Apparatus Performance.
7.16 Highway Performance.
7.17 Serviceability.
7.18 General Pre-Delivery Tests.
84 7.19 Tests on Delivery.
7.20 Documentation.
7.21 Data Required of the Contractor.
86 7.22 Statement of Exceptions.
7.23 EV Engine Equipped Apparatus.
87 Chapter 8 Fire Apparatus — Requirements by Type (NFPA 1901/1906)
8.1 General.
8.2 Ground Ladders.
8.3 Suction Hose or Supply Hose.
8.4 Equipment.
8.5 Pumper Apparatus. (Reserved)
8.6 Initial Attack Apparatus. (Reserved)
8.7 Mobile Water Supply Apparatus. (Reserved)
8.8 Aerial Apparatus.
8.9 Aerial Quint Apparatus.
8.10 Special Service Apparatus. (Reserved)
8.11 Mobile Foam Apparatus. (Reserved)
8.12 Wildland Apparatus. (Reserved)
8.13 Wildland Mobile Water Supply Apparatus. (Reserved)
8.14 Wildland Crew Carrier Apparatus. (Reserved)
8.15 Wheel Chocks.
8.16 Traffic Vests.
8.17 Traffic Cones.
89 8.18 Illuminated Traffic Warning Devices.
8.19 Traffic Warning Triangle Kit.
8.20 Tire Tools.
Chapter 9 Fire Apparatus — Chassis and Vehicle Components (NFPA 1901/1906)
9.1 Carrying Capacity.
90 9.2 Engine and Engine System Design.
91 9.3 Vehicle Components.
92 9.4 Tractor-Drawn Aerial Fire Apparatus.
Chapter 10 Fire Apparatus — Low Voltage Electrical Systems and Warning Devices (NFPA 1901/1906)
10.1 General.
10.2 Wiring.
93 10.3 Power Supply.
10.4 Low Voltage Batteries.
94 10.5 Temperature Exposure.
10.6 Electromagnetic Interference.
10.7 Optical Warning Systems.
97 10.8 Audible Warning Devices.
10.9 Work Lighting.
99 10.10 Hazard Light.
10.11 Backup Devices.
10.12 Stop, Tail, and Directional Lights.
10.13 Low Voltage Electrical System Performance Tests.
100 10.14 Documentation.
101 Chapter 11 Fire Apparatus — Driving and Crew Areas (NFPA 1901/1906)
11.1 General.
104 11.2 Cab Tilt Systems.
11.3 Driving Compartment.
105 11.4 Tractor-Drawn Vehicles.
106 Chapter 12 Fire Apparatus — Body, Compartments, and Equipment Mounting (NFPA 1901/1906)
12.1 Compartmentation.
12.2 Equipment Containment.
12.3 Equipment Racks.
12.4 SCBA Storage.
12.5 Pump and Plumbing Access.
12.6 Stepping, Standing, and Walking Surfaces.
107 12.7 Access Handrails or Handholds.
108 12.8 Metal Finish.
12.9 Hose Storage.
109 12.10 Requirements for Mounting of Ground Ladders.
12.11 Receivers and Anchors for Rope and Removable Winches.
12.12 Slip-On Firefighting Module.
Chapter 13 Fire Apparatus — Fire Pumps and Associated Equipment (NFPA 1901)
13.1 Application.
13.2 Design and Performance Requirements.
112 13.3 Pumping Engine Requirements.
13.4 Power Train Capability.
114 13.5 Construction Requirements.
115 13.6 Pump Intake Connections.
13.7 Pump Discharge Outlets.
116 13.8 Pump Drains.
13.9 Pump Operator’s Panel.
13.10 Pump Controls.
118 13.11 Pump Engine Controls.
13.12 Instrumentation.
119 13.13 Required Testing.
128 Chapter 14 Fire Apparatus — Auxiliary Pumps and Associated Equipment (NFPA 1901)
14.1 Application.
14.2 Pump Performance.
14.3 Pump Rating Label.
129 14.4 Power Train Capability.
14.5 Construction Requirements.
14.6 Pump Intakes.
14.7 Pump Discharges.
14.8 Pump Operator’s Panel.
14.9 Pump Controls.
130 14.10 Pump Drive Systems.
14.11 Engine Controls.
14.12 Gauges and Instruments.
131 14.13 Testing.
Chapter 15 Fire Apparatus — Pumps for Wildland Firefighting and Associated Equipment (NFPA 1906)
15.1 Application.
15.2 Design and Performance Requirements.
132 15.3 Pump Engine Requirements.
134 15.4 Power Train Capability.
15.5 Construction Requirements.
15.6 Pump Intake.
135 15.7 Pump Discharge Outlets.
136 15.8 Pump Drains.
15.9 Pump Operator’s Location.
15.10 Pump Controls.
137 15.11 Pump Engine Controls.
15.12 Instrumentation.
139 15.13 Required Testing.
147 Chapter 16 Fire Apparatus — Ultra-High Pressure Fire Pumps and Associated Equipment (NFPA 1901/1906)
16.1 Application.
16.2 Pump Performance.
16.3 Power Train Capability.
16.4 Construction Requirements.
16.5 Pump Intakes.
148 16.6 Pump Discharges.
16.7 Pump Operator’s Panel.
16.8 Pump Controls.
16.9 Pump Drive Systems.
149 16.10 Engine Controls.
16.11 Gauges and Instruments.
16.12 Required Testing.
152 Chapter 17 Fire Apparatus — Water Tanks (NFPA 1901/1906)
17.1 Application.
17.2 Tank Construction.
153 17.3 Tank-to-Pump Intake Line.
17.4 Filling and Venting.
17.5 Mobile Water Supply Apparatus.
154 17.6 Water Tank Capacity Certification.
Chapter 18 Fire Apparatus — Foam Proportioning Systems (NFPA 1901/1906)
18.1 Application.
18.2 Requirements by Type of Foam Proportioning System.
18.3 Design and Performance Requirements of a Foam Proportioning System.
155 18.4 Controls for Foam Proportioning Systems.
18.5 Foam Proportioning System Pressure Gauges, Flowmeters, and Indicators.
18.6 Atmospheric Foam Concentrate Tank.
156 18.7 Foam Concentrate Pump.
18.8 Pressure Vessel Foam Concentrate or Foam Solution Tanks.
157 18.9 Labels and Instruction Plates.
18.10 Foam Proportioning System Accuracy.
18.11 Testing and Documentation.
158 Chapter 19 Fire Apparatus — Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) (NFPA 1901/1906)
19.1 Application.
19.2 General Requirements.
19.3 Compressed Air System.
19.4 Air Mixing.
19.5 Compressed Air System Piping.
19.6 Air System Controls.
19.7 Foam System Pressure Gauges, Flowmeters, and Indicators.
159 19.8 Labels and Instruction Plates.
19.9 Manufacturer’s Predelivery Tests.
160 Chapter 20 Fire Apparatus — Aerial Devices (NFPA 1901)
20.1 General Requirements.
20.2 Aerial Ladder Requirements.
20.3 Rungs.
20.4 Ladder Handrails.
161 20.5 Secondary Operator Steps.
20.6 Fall Protection Anchors.
20.7 Obstructions Below the Ladder.
20.8 Access Provisions.
20.9 Breathing Air System.
20.10 Aerial Device General Breathing Air System Requirements.
20.11 Aerial Ladder Operating Position.
20.12 Aerial Ladder Operating Mechanisms.
162 20.13 Aerial Ladder Water Delivery System.
20.14 Elevating Platform Requirements.
163 20.15 Elevating Platform Rated Capacity.
164 20.16 Elevating Platform Operating Positions.
20.17 Elevating Platform Operating Mechanisms.
20.18 Ladders on the Elevating Platform.
20.19 Elevating Platform Water Delivery System.
165 20.20 Water Tower Requirements.
20.21 Water Tower Rated Capacity.
20.22 Water Tower Operating Mechanisms.
20.23 Water Tower Water Delivery System.
166 20.24 Control Devices.
167 20.25 Safety.
20.26 Hydraulic System.
168 20.27 Structure.
20.28 Stabilization.
20.29 Quality Control.
169 20.30 Instruction Plates and Signs.
170 20.31 Certification Tests.
171 20.32 Manufacturer’s Predelivery Test.
Chapter 21 Fire Apparatus — Line Voltage Electrical Systems (NFPA 1901)
21.1 Application.
21.2 General Requirements.
21.3 Grounding and Bonding.
172 21.4 Power Source General Requirements.
21.5 Power Source Type Specific Requirements.
174 21.6 Portable Generator Installations.
21.7 Line Voltage Supplied from an External Source.
175 21.8 Power Supply Assembly.
21.9 Overcurrent Protection.
21.10 Wiring Methods.
176 21.11 Wiring System Components.
21.12 Cord Reels.
177 21.13 Scene Lighting Systems.
21.14 Power-Operated Light Mast.
178 21.15 Electrical System Testing.
179 Chapter 22 Fire Apparatus — Command and Communications (NFPA 1901)
22.1 General.
22.2 Location.
22.3 Climate Control.
22.4 Noise Levels.
22.5 Lighting Levels.
22.6 Command Working Surfaces and Countertop.
22.7 Seating in Command Center.
22.8 Cabinets and Equipment Storage.
22.9 Wall, Ceiling, and Floor Surfaces.
180 22.10 Communications and Electrical Consoles.
22.11 Computer Equipment and Installation.
22.12 Video Equipment and Installation.
22.13 Power Operated Masts.
Chapter 23 Fire Apparatus — Air Systems (NFPA 1901)
23.1 Application.
23.2 Provisions Applying to All Air Systems.
182 23.3 Breathing Air Compressor.
183 23.4 Purification System.
184 23.5 Air Storage Systems.
23.6 Air Booster Systems.
23.7 Air Supply Regulation.
185 23.8 Air Control Panel.
23.9 SCBA or SCUBA Air Cylinder Fill Station.
186 23.10 Air Hose Reels.
23.11 Air Hose.
187 23.12 Low Pressure Utility Air Supply.
23.13 Remote Breathing Air Systems.
23.14 Breathing Air System Testing and Delivery.
188 23.15 Utility Air System Testing.
Chapter 24 Fire Apparatus — Winches (NFPA 1901/1906)
24.1 General.
24.2 Winch Wire or Synthetic Rope.
24.3 Clutch.
24.4 Electric Powered Winches.
189 24.5 Hydraulically Driven Winches.
Chapter 25 Fire Apparatus — Trailers (NFPA 1901)
25.1 General.
25.2 Classification of Trailers.
25.3 Carrying Capacity.
25.4 Information Labels and Instruction Plates.
190 25.5 Fluids and Pressures Specific to the Trailer Chassis.
25.6 Braking System.
25.7 Suspension and Wheels.
25.8 Trailer Hitch.
25.9 Wheel Chocks.
25.10 Low Voltage Electrical Systems and Warning Devices.
191 25.11 Reflective Markings.
Chapter 26 Fire Apparatus — Vehicle Protection Systems (NFPA 1906)
26.1 Brush Rails.
26.2 Grille Guard.
26.3 Skid Plates.
192 26.4 Chassis Component Protection.
Chapter 27 Fire Apparatus — Wildland Fire Crew Carrier Apparatus (NFPA 1906)
27.1 General. 
27.2 Crew Compartment.
27.3 Crew Compartment Body Structural Integrity.
27.4 Crew Compartment Entry Doors.
27.5 Crew Compartment Body Means of Escape.
27.6 Crew Compartment Seats.
27.7 Crew Compartment Seat Head Height.
Chapter 28 Automotive Ambulances — General Requirements (NFPA 1917)
28.1 Administration.
193 28.2 General.
28.3 Responsibility of the Purchaser.
28.4 Responsibility of the Contractor.
28.5 Ambulance Components.
28.6 Legal Requirements.
28.7 Third-Party Certification of Test Results.
194 28.8 Manufacturer Certification of Test Results.
28.9 Personnel Protection.
28.10 Controls and Instructions.
195 28.11 Component Protection.
28.12 Ambulance Performance.
28.13 Road Performance.
28.14 Serviceability.
28.15 Tests on Delivery.
28.16 Documentation.
28.17 Data Required of Contractor.
196 28.18 Statement of Exceptions.
Chapter 29 Automotive Ambulances — Chassis (NFPA 1917)
29.1 Carrying Capacity.
29.2 Weight Distribution.
197 29.3 Reserved.
29.4 Engine Speed Auxiliary Control Device.
29.5 Exhaust System.
29.6 Braking System.
29.7 Suspension.
29.8 Wheels and Tires.
198 29.9 Vehicle Stability.
29.10 Rear Bumpers.
29.11 Stepping Surface.
29.12 Cab Seal.
29.13 Front Seats.
29.14 Rear Visibility.
29.15 Cab Integrity.
199 Chapter 30 Automotive Ambulances — Patient Compartment (NFPA 1917)
30.1 Patient Compartment Configuration.
30.2 Mounting.
30.3 Structural Integrity — Roof Loading.
30.4 Body Sealing.
30.5 Wheel Housings.
30.6 Patient Compartment to Cab Partition.
30.7 Access Handrails or Handholds.
30.8 Patient Compartment Entry Doors.
200 30.9 Means of Egress.
30.10 Exterior Stepping Surfaces and Interior Steps.
30.11 Exterior Storage.
30.12 Floor.
30.13 Floor Covering.
30.14 Insulation.
30.15 Interior Storage.
201 30.16 Interior Surfaces.
30.17 Equipment Mounting.
30.18 Waste and Sharps Disposal.
30.19 Fire Extinguishers.
30.20 Holder for Intravenous Fluid Containers.
30.21 Patient Compartment Seats.
202 30.22 Patient Cot Retention.
30.23 HVAC.
30.24 Interior Noise.
30.25 Reflective Striping.
203 30.26 Metal Finish.
30.27 Painting.
30.28 Medical Gas — Main Supply and Installation.
30.29 Suction Aspirator.
204 Chapter 31 Automotive Ambulances — Low Voltage Electrical Systems and Warning Devices (NFPA 1917)
31.1 General.
31.2 Wiring.
205 31.3 Power Supply.
31.4 Operational Electrical Load Test Conditions.
206 31.5 Load Management.
31.6 Batteries.
31.7 Temperature Exposure.
31.8 Electromagnetic Interference.
207 31.9 Optical Warning Systems.
210 31.10 Audible Warning Devices.
31.11 Exterior and Interior Lighting.
211 31.12 Do-Not-Move Ambulance Light.
31.13 Backup Alarm.
31.14 Stop, Tail, and Directional Lights.
31.15 Communications Equipment.
212 Chapter 32 Automotive Ambulances — Line Voltage Electrical Systems (NFPA 1917)
32.1 General.
32.2 General Requirements.
32.3 Grounding and Bonding.
213 32.4 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters.
32.5 Wiring Methods.
214 32.6 Wiring System Components.
32.7 Cord Reels.
215 32.8 Transfer Switch Applications.
32.9 Scene Lighting Systems.
32.10 Appliance Accessibility and Fastening.
Chapter 33 Automotive Ambulances — Line Voltage Power Source (NFPA 1917)
33.1 General Requirements.
216 33.2 Requirements by Generator Size.
33.3 Power-Source-Type Specific Requirements.
33.4 Wiring for Portable Generator.
Chapter 34 Automotive Ambulances — Remounted Ambulance Patient Compartments (NFPA 1917)
34.1 Application.
34.2 Equivalency.
34.3 General.
217 34.4 Responsibility of the Purchaser.
34.5 Responsibility of the Contractor.
34.6 Remounted Ambulance Components.
310 Annex B Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle Questionnaire (NFPA 414)
316 Annex C Driver’s Enhanced Vision System (NFPA 414)
318 Annex D Specifying and Procuring Fire Apparatus (NFPA 1901)
352 Annex E Weights and Dimensions for Common Equipment (NFPA 1901)
Annex F Guidelines for First-Line and Reserve Fire Apparatus (NFPA 1901)
353 Annex G History of NFPA 1900
358 Annex H Additional Information for Assessing Suitability and Scope for Remounts (NFPA 1917)
360 Annex I Informational References
NFPA 1900 2024
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