Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.17423

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024

Section R. 408.17423 - Fire apparatus with elevating platforms

Rule 7423.

(1) When an aerial apparatus platform is elevated, parking brakes must be set and stabilizing jacks or outriggers and safety locks must be used. When needed, ground plates must be used under the jack or outriggers.

(2) An instructional information plate, which is clearly visible to the operator, must be located at the operator's control station. If the aerial is equipped with a platform, then a plate must also be located at the platform control station. The plate must contain all of the following information:

(a) Rated capacity of the aerial tip or platform.

(b) Operating controls identified for motion.

(c) Cautions or restrictions of operation.

(3) An operator shall comply with all of the following provisions:

(a) Remain at the primary control station when the aerial ladder or platform is occupied.

(b) Not move the apparatus unless the ladder or platform is in the bed of the apparatus.

(c) Maintain clearances as required in R 408.17421(6).

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.17423

1979 AC; 1988 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2013 AACS; 2016 AACS; 2022 MR 12, Eff. 6/21/2022