Fire Extinguisher Requirements for Annual Inspections
| Entry Date | September 30, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Issue Number | 23-046-VEH |
| Name | Scott Gihl |
| Agency | Self |
| Address | 300 Nicollet Mall1656 Glenwood AvenueMinneapolis, MN, 55405United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | 6123456789 |
| [email protected] | |
| Committee | Vehicle Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | Annual inspection of portable fire extinguishers as per NFPA10 for the required emergency equipment for DOT vehicles and inspection tag. |
| Justification or Need | NFPA10 |
| Request for Action | DOT annual vehicle inspection to include the NFPA inspection of the portable fire extinguisher and inspection tag on the it to prove it. The CFR49 AND REQUIRED EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND DRIVER PRE-TRIP INSPECTION DOCUMENTATION MUST BE REVISED TO STATE THESE REQUIREMENTS. Thank you, Scott Michael Gihl |