Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.17461 - Inspection of fire apparatus and equipment; record of repair or replacement; lifeline guns and explosive devices; apparatus and equipment involved in accident; equipment testing
Rule 7461.
(1)
All of the following items of the fire apparatus, if so equipped, must be
inspected for proper operation and for defects at least once a month:
(a) Windshield washers and wipers.
(b) Defroster and heater.
(c) Head, tail, stop, backup, and flasher
lights.
(d) Backup alarm.
(e) Horn and siren.
(f) Slip-resistant steps and
platforms.
(g) Tires, rims, and
suspension system.
(h) Steering
mechanism.
(i) Braking
system.
(j) Operational
controls.
(2) Inspection
records must be maintained for a minimum period of 24 months for the
apparatus.
(3) Records of repair or
replacement must be maintained for the life of the apparatus.
(4) Lifeline guns and explosive devices must
be cleaned and made ready for operation after each use.
(5) All portable equipment carried on a fire
apparatus must be inspected for operation and for defects at least monthly and
within 24 hours after any use. Inspection records must be maintained for a
minimum period of 24 months for portable equipment.
(6) All equipment carried on fire apparatus
or designated for training must be tested at least annually in accordance with
manufacturers' instructions and applicable standards.
(7) Firefighting apparatus and equipment
found to be defective or in unserviceable condition must be removed from
service or repaired or replaced.
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