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Posted By Gail Carrier
Hi all,
I am new to this forum procedure so bear with me...
I have a query regarding the standards applicable to electrical installations fitted to fire appliances, i.e. the power/charger sockets fitted in fire appliances which are charged from a 240v electric hook-up then used to power/charge electrical appliances used/stored on the appliance at incidents.
Can anyone advise what standards are applicable? We feel that they do not come under the Portable Appliance Testing regime as they are strictly speaking fixed appliance installations, however, they are not part of a building either. The closest thing we feel they come to is a caravan.
Also, can anyone advise as to the level of competence our fleet engineers would need to demonstrate to be able to install, repair and maintain these power outlets.
Many thanks
Gail Carrier
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Posted By Ken Taylor
Presumably they will come under the Construction and Use regs for the vehicle but, being work equipment, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regs will also apply. Do the suppliers advise any particular regime of maintenance, examination or testing?
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Posted By Gail Carrier
Hi Ken
Funny you should ask. I am awaiting a response from them as we speak. Thanks for your input though.
Regards
Gail
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Posted By TBC
Sounds like you need a forum for Fire and Rescue H&S personnel. I'm sure someone in another authority has come across this item before. Phone around other authorities, I'm sure you'll find others only too willing to assist. You could start a benchmarking forum if one doesn't exist already.
I find this site very handy for some help it even has links to the 'National' fire authorities: www.fire.org.uk/home.htm
Good Luck
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