Question:
Hi Could you please help me with a query that was bought to my attention. If a tanker is on the road – what is the case with a fire Extinguisher – It does not contain flammable liquid or any dangerous goods but contains water or milk at the time?
Is it required by law that there has to be a Fire Extinguishers on the truck?
Answer:
There is no requirement for a fire extinguisher if you do not carry dangerous goods. Reg 260 only requires it for passenger vehicles.
Regards
Alta
Alta Swanepoel and Associates
Fire extinguishers
Reg 260.
(1) Every mini-bus operating for reward shall carry in a readily accessible position at least one fire extinguisher which shall be of—
(a) the dry powder type with a capacity of at least one kilogram; or
(b) the halogenated hydrocarbon type (BCF) with a capacity of at least one kilogram, and which shall be in good working order.
(2) Every bus operating for reward shall carry in a readily accessible position at least one fire extinguisher which shall be of—
(a) the dry powder type with a capacity of at least two and a half kilograms; or
(b) the halogenated hydrocarbon type (BCF) with a capacity of at least one kilogram, and which shall be in good working order.
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Escape and Safety from Vehicle Fire