Specifications

ST. PETERSBURG FIRE & RESCUE
AIR / LIGHT APPARATUS
SVI #865 PRODUCTION SPECIFICATION
SVI #865 04/26/13
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NFPA REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FORMAT - CD-ROM
The vehicle construction details and the operations and service documentation as required per NFPA 1901 latest edition
shall be provided on a CD-ROM. These manuals shall be divided into sections for ease of reference. There shall be two
(2) copies of the CD-ROM provided with the completed vehicle.
STATEMENTOF EXCEPTIONS
The Contractor shall deliver with the fire apparatus either a certification that the apparatus fully complies with all
requirements of this standard or alternatively, a Statement of Exceptions specifically describing each aspect of the
completed apparatus that is not fully compliant with the requirements of this standard at the time of delivery.
The Statement of Exceptions shall contain, for each noncompliant aspect of the apparatus or missing required item, the
following information:
1. A separate specification of the section of the applicable standard for which compliance is lacking
2. A description of the particular aspect of the apparatus that is not in compliance therewith or required equipment
that is missing
3. A description of the further changes or modifications to the delivered apparatus that must be completed to
achieve full compliance
4. Identification of the entity that will be responsible for making the necessary post delivery changes or modifications
or for supplying and installing any missing required equipment to the apparatus to achieve full compliance with
this standard
Prior to or at the time of delivery of the apparatus, the Statement of Exceptions shall be signed by an authorized agent of
the entity responsible for final assembly of the apparatus and by an authorized agent of the purchasing entity, indicating
mutual understanding and agreement between the parties regarding the substance thereof.
An apparatus that is delivered subject to a Statement of Exceptions other than a certification of full compliance shall not
be placed in emergency service until the apparatus has been modified as necessary to accomplish full compliance with
this standard.
TESTING
ROAD TEST
Road test shall be conducted in accordance with this section to verify that the completed apparatus is capable of
compliance with Roadability Section.
The tests shall be conducted at a location and in a manner that does not violate local, state or provincial or federal traffic
laws.
The tests shall be conducted on dry, level, paved roads that are in good condition. The apparatus shall be loaded to its
estimated in service weight.
The engine shall not operate in excess of the maximum governed speed. Acceleration tests shall consist of two runs in
opposite directions over the same route. The fire apparatus shall attain a speed of 35 mph (55 km/hr) from a standing
start within 25 seconds. The fire apparatus shall attain a minimum top speed of 50 mph (80 km/hr).