NFPA 1911 PDF

2017 Table of Contents

NFPA® 1911 Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In- Service Emergency Vehicles 2017 Edition
Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Equivalency.
1.5 Units and Formulas.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 General Requirements
4.1 General.
4.2 Taking Emergency Vehicles 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 Emergency Vehicles
5.1 General.
Chapter 6 Out-of-Service Criteria
6.1 General.
6.2 Driving and Crew Areas, Emergency Vehicle 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.
6.11 Trailers.
6.12 Patient Compartment.
Chapter 7 Daily / Weekly Visual and Operational Checks
7.1 General.
7.2 Visual Checks.
7.3 Operational Check.
7.4 Documentation.
Chapter 8 Inspection and Maintenance of the Chassis, Driving and Crew Compartment, and Body
8.1 General.
8.2 Frame and Suspension.
8.3 Axles, Tires, and Wheels.
8.4 Engine.
8.5 Engine Cooling System.
8.6 Engine Fuel System.
8.7 Engine Air Intake System.
8.8 Engine Exhaust System.
8.9 Transmission.
8.10 Driveline.
8.11 Steering System.
8.12 Braking System.
8.13 Chassis Air-Powered Accessories.
8.14 Crew and Passenger Compartments.
8.15 Body and Compartmentation.
8.16 Powered Equipment Racks.
Chapter 9 Inspection and Maintenance of Low-Voltage Electrical Systems
9.1 General.
9.2 Starting System.
9.3 Wiring.
9.4 Batteries.
9.5 Charging System.
9.6 Ignition System.
9.7 Automatic Electrical Load Management System.
9.8 Miscellaneous Electrical Components.
9.9 Emergency Vehicle Lighting.
9.10 Work Lighting.
9.11 Electrical Accessories.
9.12 Warning Devices.
9.13 Electric Trailer Brake Actuator.
Chapter 10 Inspection and Maintenance of Water Pumping Systems and Water Tanks
10.1 General.
10.2 Fire Pump, Auxiliary Pump, Industrial Pump, and Transfer Pump.
10.3 Water Tanks.
Chapter 11 Inspection and Maintenance of Aerial Devices
11.1 General.
11.2 Inspection.
11.3 Maintenance.
11.4 Air Storage Systems.
Chapter 12 Inspection and Maintenance of Foam Proportioning Systems
12.1 General.
12.2 System Components.
12.3 Cleaning.
12.4 Instrumentation and Controls.
12.5 Strainer or Filter.
12.6 Foam Concentrate Pump.
12.7 Foam Concentrate or Foam Solution Tanks.
12.8 Diagnostic Check.
Chapter 13 Inspection and Maintenance of Compressed Air�Foam Systems (CAFS)
13.1 General.
13.2 System Components.
13.3 Compressed Air Source.
Chapter 14 Inspection and Maintenance of Line Voltage Electrical Systems
14.1 General.
14.2 Power Source.
14.3 Wiring.
14.4 Appliances and Controls.
14.5 Circuit Protection.
14.6 Instrumentation.
14.7 Engine-Driven Generators.
14.8 Power Takeoff (PTO)�Driven Line Voltage Generators.
14.9 Hydraulic-Driven Line Voltage Generators.
14.10 Belt-Driven Line Voltage Generators.
Chapter 15 Inspection and Maintenance of Utility Air and Breathing Air Systems
15.1 General.
15.2 System Components.
15.3 Labels.
15.4 Piping, Hose, Valves, and Instrumentation.
15.5 Air Compressors.
15.6 Purification System.
15.7 Air Storage Tanks.
15.8 Refill Stations.
15.9 Air Compressor.
15.10 Records.
Chapter 16 Inspection and Maintenance of Trailers
16.1 General.
16.2 Frame, Hitch, Axle, and Suspension.
16.3 Trailer Brake Systems.
16.4 Trailer Electrical and Lighting.
Chapter 17 Inspection and Maintenance of Patient Compartment
17.1 General.
17.2 Patient Compartment Interior.
17.3 Auxiliary Equipment.
Chapter 18 Inspection and Maintenance of Winch Systems
18.1 General.
18.2 Winch Assembly.
18.3 Winch Wire or Synthetic Rope.
18.4 Power Supply and Controls.
18.5 Attachment Points.
Chapter 19 Road Tests and Annual Weight Verification
19.1 General.
19.2 Emergency Vehicle Axle Weight Test.
19.3 Braking System.
19.4 Parking Brake System.
19.5 Road Test.
Chapter 20 Performance Testing of Low-Voltage Electrical Systems
20.1 General.
20.2 Frequency.
20.3 Battery Test.
20.4 Starter Wiring Test.
20.5 Alternator Test.
20.6 Regulator Test.
20.7 Battery Charger/Conditioner Test.
20.8 Total Continuous Electrical Load Test.
20.9 Solenoid and Relay Test.
20.10 Low-Voltage Alarm Test.
Chapter 21 Performance Testing of Fire Pumps, Wildland Fire Pumps, Ultra-High-Pressure Pumps, and Industrial Supply Pumps
21.1 General.
21.2 Frequency.
21.3 Test Site.
21.4 Environmental Conditions.
21.5 Equipment.
21.6 Conditions for Test.
21.7 Procedure.
21.8 Test Results.
Chapter 22 Performance Testing of Aerial Devices
22.1 General.
22.2 Inspection Personnel.
22.3 Third-Party Test Companies.
22.4 Visual Inspection.
22.5 Weld Inspection.
22.6 Bolt and Pin Inspection.
22.7 Nondestructive Testing Procedures.
22.8 Inspecting and Testing Aerial Ladders.
22.9 Inspecting and Testing Elevating Platforms.
22.10 Inspecting and Testing Water Towers.
Chapter 23 Performance Testing of Foam Proportioning Systems
23.1 General.
23.2 Performance Level.
23.3 Testing Methods.
23.4 Multiple Concentrate Systems.
23.5 Accuracy Level.
Chapter 24 Performance Testing of Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS)
24.1 General.
24.2 Frequency.
24.3 Inspection.
24.4 Test Method.
Chapter 25 Performance Testing of Line Voltage Electrical Systems
25.1 General.
25.2 Frequency.
25.3 Power Source Testing.
25.4 Receptacle Wiring.
25.5 GFCI Testing.
25.6 Line Voltage Equipment Testing.
25.7 Full Load Test of Power Source.
Chapter 26 Performance Testing of Breathing Air Compressor Systems
26.1 General.
26.2 Air Quality.
26.3 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