575 Ind. Admin. Code 1-7-10

Current through May 29, 2024
Section 575 IAC 1-7-10 - Engine compartment fire extinguisher

Authority: IC 20-27-3-4

Affected: IC 20-27-9

Sec. 10.

(a) An engine compartment fire extinguisher that has been approved by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. may be used.
(b) The cylinder of the fire extinguisher must be placed in the driver's compartment. Lines from the cylinder must pass through the fire wall of the bus to each side of the engine. A discharge head must be placed on the end of each line.
(c) A pull cable that connects the cylinder to the discharge valve must be controlled from the driver control panel. The cable must be identified on the panel with the words "Pull for engine fire only".
(d) A gauge attached to the cylinder must indicate pounds per square inch.

575 IAC 1-7-10

State School Bus Committee; 575 IAC 1-7-10; filed Jun 20, 1988, 8:50 am: 11 IR 3895; readopted filed Oct 10, 2001, 3:37 p.m.: 25 IR 938; readopted filed Jun 19, 2007, 10:10 a.m.: 20070704-IR-575070225RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2013, 11:21 a.m.: 20131211-IR-575130420RFA