N.H. Code Admin. R. Saf-C 3226.19
Vehicles Carrying Hazardous Materials; Fire Extinguishers
Effective Jan 6, 2016(See Revision Notes at Chapter Heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07, EXPIRED: 6-22-15 New. #10886, INTERIM, eff 7-16-15, EXPIRES: 1-12-16; ss by #11016, eff 1-6-16Commissioner, Department of Safety
(a) Each vehicle placarded for carrying hazardous materials shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher as follows:
- (1) The fire extinguisher shall be filled and in a readily accessible location;
- (2) The fire extinguisher shall be securely mounted on the vehicle and designed, constructed and maintained to permit a visual determination of whether it is fully charged;
- (3) The fire extinguisher shall be approved and labeled by Underwriters Laboratory, with a rating of 2A-10B:C or more; and
- (4) The fire extinguisher shall be located on the power unit.
- (b) If a vehicle transports explosive materials, it shall be equipped with at least 2 fire extinguishers approved by Underwriter’s Laboratory, with a combined rating of 2A-10B:C. The fire extinguishers shall be filled, securely mounted and in a readily accessible location near the driver’s seat.
Source. (See Revision Notes at Chapter Heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07, EXPIRED: 6-22-15 New. #10886, INTERIM, eff 7-16-15, EXPIRES: 1-12-16; ss by #11016, eff 1-6-16