N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.15

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

Section 13:20-50B.15 - Fire extinguisher/suppression systems

(a) School buses may be equipped with an automatic fire suppression system for the engine compartment. If so equipped, the fire suppression system shall be installed in accordance with the fire suppression system manufacturer's installation specifications. A school bus shall not be equipped with a fire suppression system that uses the chemical Halon as the fire suppression agent.

(b) School buses may be equipped with fire suppression systems in other locations in accordance with the fire suppression system manufacturer's installation specifications.

(c) If a school bus is equipped with an automatic fire suppression system for the engine compartment in accordance with (a) above, an indicator light shall be provided in the driver's compartment that will indicate to the driver the existence of a fire in the engine compartment of the school bus. The indicator light shall remain lit until the system is serviced and the light reset. An indicator light shall be provided in the driver's compartment that will indicate a system discharge.

(d) Every school bus shall be equipped with at least one UL-approved pressurized, dry chemical-type fire extinguisher, complete with hose, mounted in a bracket located in the driver's compartment and readily accessible to the driver and passengers. A pressure gauge shall be mounted on the fire extinguisher that can be easily read without removing the fire extinguisher from its mounted position. The fire extinguisher shall be fully-charged.

(e) The fire extinguisher shall be approved by the UL with a total rating of 2A10BC or greater. The operating mechanism shall be sealed with a type of seal that will not interfere with the use of the fire extinguisher.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.15

Amended by R.2012 d.023, effective 2/6/2012.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1831(a), 44 N.J.R. 287(b).
Section was "Fire extinguisher systems". In (a), (b) and (c), substituted "suppression" for "extinguisher" throughout; in (a), inserted the last sentence; in (d), deleted "and display an inspection tag" following "fully-charged"; and deleted (f).