Standards Development

Scope

1.1 This document specifies the minimum requirements for safety and performance of some optional specific permanently installed equipment on firefighting and rescue service vehicles, operated by trained persons, as designated in EN 1846‑1:2011 and specified in EN 1846‑2:2024.

NOTE 1 Categories and mass classes of these vehicles are given in EN 1846‑1:2011.

NOTE 2 Vehicle means ground vehicles which can also drive on rails and amphibious vehicles.

The permanently installed equipment covered by this document is given below:

— water installation;

— additive installation;

— monitor;

— equipment gantries;

— demountable systems.

This document covers also the use of wireless control systems.

NOTE This document is assumed to be read in conjunction with any national regulations in force for vehicles using the public roads and with any EU Directives and associated EFTA regulations in force relevant to vehicles and their equipment.

For the purposes of this document, the normal ambient temperature range is - 15 °C to + 40 °C.

For equipment to be used at temperature outside this temperature range, the particular temperature range is specified by the user. A risk assessment determines any need for additional precautions.

1.2 This document does not deal with the following types of equipment:

— all control systems outside of the cabin related to hook arm system;

— provisions for non-firefighting removable equipment driven by PTO.

1.3 This document deals with the technical requirements to minimize the hazards listed in Annex A which can arise during operational use, routine checking and maintenance of firefighting and rescue service vehicles.

It does not cover the hazards generated by:

— non-permanently installed equipment i.e. portable equipment carried on the vehicle;

— use in potentially explosive atmospheres;

— commissioning and decommissioning;

— noise (as permanently installed equipment cannot be operated separately from the vehicle, this hazard is covered in EN 1846‑2:2024);

— electromagnetic compatibility;

— cyber security;

— cyber safety.

Additional measures not dealt with in this document can be necessary for specific use (e.g. fire in natural environment, flooding, etc.).

1.4 This document is not applicable to the equipment which is manufactured before its date of publication by CEN.