N.H. Code Admin. R. Saf-C 1310.02
Fire Extinguishers
Effective Jun 22, 2024#4873, eff 07-24-90; ss by #6297, eff 7-23-96; ss by #8122, INTERIM, eff 7-17-04, EXPIRES: 1-13-05; ss and moved by #8248, eff 1-4-05 (from Saf-C 1309.02); ss by #10439, eff 10-11-13 (see Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1300); ss by #14005, eff 6-22-24, EXPIRES: 6-22-34 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1300)Commissioner, Department of Safety
- (a) Each type A, B, C, or D school bus shall be equipped with a minimum of one pressurized, dry chemical type fire extinguisher, approved by Underwriter's Laboratories with a 5-pound capacity that has a rating of not less than 2A-10B:C.
- (b) Each fire extinguisher on a type A, B, C, or D school bus shall be mounted in the manufacturer's bracket located in the driver's compartment in full view of and readily accessible to the driver and occupants.
- (c) Each fire extinguisher shall have a functional pressure gauge mounted on the extinguisher, so that it shall be easily read without removing the extinguisher from its mounted position.
- (d) The operating mechanism shall be sealed in such a manner so as not to interfere with the use of the fire extinguisher.
Source. #4873, eff 07-24-90; ss by #6297, eff 7-23-96; ss by #8122, INTERIM, eff 7-17-04, EXPIRES: 1-13-05; ss and moved by #8248, eff 1-4-05 (from Saf-C 1309.02); ss by #10439, eff 10-11-13 (see Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1300); ss by #14005, eff 6-22-24, EXPIRES: 6-22-34 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1300)