N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-10.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 12:100-10.15 - Fire apparatus operations

(a) Whenever a fire apparatus leaves the fire station in response to a fire alarm, all firefighters, except the driver of the fire apparatus, shall have donned their protective clothing before the apparatus is in motion. The term "fire apparatus" does not include an automobile.

(b) The employer shall provide restraining devices for all firefighters aboard a fire apparatus. Restraining devices may include protective seating, seatbelts, or vehicle harnesses for all firefighters aboard.

(c) All fire apparatus purchased and/or remanufactured after January 4, 1993 shall provide enclosed seating with seatbelts for all personnel riding on the apparatus, complying with the following standards, incorporated herein by reference:

1. NFPA 1901-1991 Pumper Fire Apparatus;

2. NFPA 1902-1991 Initial Attack Fire Apparatus;

3. NFPA 1903-1991 Mobile Water Supply Fire Apparatus; and

4. NFPA 1904-1991 Aerial Ladder and Elevating Platform Fire Apparatus.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-10.15

Amended by R.1994 d.492, effective 9/19/1994.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 2776(a), 26 New Jersey Register 3872(b).
Amended by R.1998 d.574, effective 12/7/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 3368(a), 30 New Jersey Register 4240(b).
In (b), deleted "by January 4, 1998" following "apparatus"; and in (c)4, inserted "Fire" following "Platform".