CEN/TC 192/WG 3 - Firefighting and rescue service vehicles

1.1   This part of this European Standard 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 and specified in EN 1846-2.
NOTE   Categories and mass classes of the firefighting and rescue service vehicles are given in EN 1846-1.
The permanently installed equipment covered by this Part of this European Standard is given below:
-   water installation;
-   liquid additive installation;
-   monitor;
-   equipment gantries;
-   demountable systems using a hydraulic hook arm.
This part of this European Standard should 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 European Standard, the normal ambient temperature range is - 15 °C to + 35 °C.
For equipment to be used at temperature outside this temperature range, the particular temperature range should be specified by the user and the manufacturer should determine by a risk assessment any need for additional precautions.
1.2   This European Standard does not deal with the following types of fire-fighting or rescue vehicles or equipment:
-   all control systems outside of the cabin related to hook arm system;
-   vehicles designed exclusively for carrying personnel;
-   vehicles with a gross laden mass not exceeding 3 t;
-   boats;
-   aircraft;
-   railway vehicles;
-   ambulances (see EN 1789);
-   provisions for removable equipment driven by PTO;
   airport vehicles in the scope of the recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
1.3   This part of this European Standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 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 Part 2);
-   electromagnetic compatibility.
Additional measures not dealt with in this European Standard may 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.

1.1   This European Standard specifies the common requirements for safety and the (minimum) common performance requirements of firefighting and rescue service vehicles as designated in EN 1846-1.
NOTE 1   Categories and mass classes of these vehicles are given in EN 1846-1.
When drafting this European Standard it has been assumed that the finished standard automotive chassis (or the chassis designed in accordance with the same principles) that is the basis for the firefighting or rescue vehicle, offers an acceptable safety level for its basic transport functions within the limits specified by the manufacturer. Therefore, this European Standard does not formulate requirements for this chassis.
This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to firefighting and rescue service vehicles, when they are used as intended and under the conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4).
Complementary specific requirements for aerial appliances are the subject of the following European Standards:
-   EN 1777: Hydraulic platforms (HPs) for fire fighting and rescue services,
-   EN 14043: Turntable ladders with combined movements,
-   EN 14044: Turntable ladders with sequential movements.
These specific requirements may supplement or modify the requirements of this document and they take precedence over the corresponding requirements of this document.
NOTE 2   Additional regulations, not dealt with in this document, may apply in relation with the use of the vehicles on public roads.
This European Standard deals with firefighting and rescue vehicles intended for use in a temperature range from
- 15 °C to + 35 °C.
NOTE 3   In the case of utilisation outside this temperature range, additional measures may be necessary as agreed between the manufacturer and the user. Such requirements are outside the scope of this European Standard.
1.2 This European Standard does not deal with the following types of fire-fighting or rescue vehicles or equipment:
-   vehicles designed exclusively for carrying personnel;
-   vehicles with a gross laden mass not exceeding 3 t;
-   boats;
-   aircraft;
-   railway vehicles;
-   ambulances (see EN 1789);
-   provisions for removable equipment driven by PTO;
-   airport vehicles in the scope of the recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
1.3 This European Standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during operational use, routine checking and maintenance of firefighting and rescue service vehicles when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative.
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;
-   electromagnetic compatibility.
Additional measures not dealt with in this European Standard may be necessary for specific use (e.g. fire in natural environment, flooding, etc.).
1.4 This European Standard is not applicable to machines that are manufactured before its date of publication as a European Standard.

This European Standard establishes classes and defines categories which are functions of the use and mass of the firefighting and rescue service vehicles and provides a designation system that gives the various criteria used for characterizing the vehicles.

This document specifies the common requirements for safety and the (minimum) common performance requirements of firefighting and rescue service vehicles as designated in EN 1846-1.
NOTE 1 Categories and mass classes of these vehicles are given in EN 1846-1.
NOTE 2 Vehicle means terrestrial vehicles that can also drive on rails and amphibious vehicles.
When drafting this document, it has been assumed that the finished standard automotive chassis (or
the chassis designed in accordance with the same principles) that is the basis for the firefighting or
rescue vehicle offers an acceptable safety level for its basic transport functions within the limits
specified by the manufacturer. Therefore, this document does not formulate requirements for this
chassis.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to
firefighting and rescue service vehicles, when they are used as intended and under the conditions of
misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
Complementary specific requirements for aerial appliances are the subject of the following European
Standards:
— EN 1777: Hydraulic platforms (HPs) for firefighting and rescue services,
— EN 14043: Turntable ladders with combined movements,
— EN 14044: Turntable ladders with sequential movements.
NOTE 3 Additional regulations, not dealt with in this document, can apply in relation with the use of the
vehicles on public roads.
This document deals with firefighting and rescue vehicles intended for use in a temperature range
from –15 °C to +40 °C.
NOTE 4 In the case of utilization outside this temperature range, additional measures might be necessary as agreed between the manufacturer and the user. Such requirements are outside the scope of this document.
1.2   This document does not deal with the following types of firefighting or rescue vehicles or equipment:
-   vehicles designed exclusively for carrying personnel;
-   vehicles with a gross laden mass not exceeding 3 t;
-   boats;
-   aircraft;
-   railway vehicles;
-   ambulances (see EN 1789);
-   provisions for non-firefighting removable equipment driven by PTO;
-   airport vehicles in the scope of the recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
1.3   This document deals with the technical requirements to minimize the hazards listed in Annex K which can arise during operational use, routine checking and maintenance of firefighting and rescue service vehicles when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
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;
-   electromagnetic compatibility.
Additional measures not dealt with in this document might be necessary for specific use (e.g. fire in natural environment, flooding, etc.).
1.4   This document is not applicable to machines that are manufactured before its date of publication as a European Standard.

European Standard specifies the common requirements for safety and the (minimum) common performance requirements of firefighting and rescue service vehicles as designated in EN 1846-1. The amendment add requirements to take into account the temperature of the exhaust system designed in accordance with Euro6

1.1 This European Standard specifies the common requirements for safety and the (minimum) common
performance requirements of firefighting and rescue service vehicles as designated in EN 1846-1.
NOTE 1 Categories and mass classes of these vehicles are given in EN 1846-1.
When drafting this European Standard it has been assumed that the finished standard automotive chassis (or the
chassis designed in accordance with the same principles) that is the basis for the firefighting or rescue vehicle,
offers an acceptable safety level for its basic transport functions within the limits specified by the manufacturer.
Therefore, this European Standard does not formulate requirements for this chassis.
This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to firefighting
and rescue service vehicles, when they are used as intended and under the conditions of misuse which are
reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4).
Complementary specific requirements for aerial appliances are the subject of the following European Standards:
 EN 1777: Hydraulic platforms (HPs) for fire fighting and rescue services,
 EN 14043: Turntable ladders with combined movements,
 EN 14044: Turntable ladders with sequential movements.
These specific requirements may supplement or modify the requirements of this document and they take
precedence over the corresponding requirements of this document.
NOTE 2 Additional regulations, not dealt with in this document, may apply in relation with the use of the vehicles on public
roads.
This European Standard deals with firefighting and rescue vehicles intended for use in a temperature range from
– 15 °C to + 35 °C.
NOTE 3 In the case of utilisation outside this temperature range, additional measures may be necessary as agreed between
the manufacturer and the user. Such requirements are outside the scope of this European Standard.

This part of EN 1846 applies to firefighting and rescue service vehicles. It establishes classes and defines categories which are functions of the use and mass of the vehicles. A designation system gives the various criteria used for characterizing the vehicles.

TC - Modification to Table 6

This part of this European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for safety and performance of firefighting and rescue service vehicles as designated in EN 1846-1:1998. Firefighting and rescue service vehicles normally use a commercial chassis-cab or vehicle. A special chassis may be used for specialised vehicles to meet particular requirements. Further requirements for aerial appliances are contained within other European Standards (see prEN 1777:1994 Hydraulic platforms for fire fighting and rescue services;Safety requirements and testing, prEN 14043:2000 Automatic turntable ladders for fire service use;Requirements and test methods and prEN14044:2000 Semi -automatic turntable ladders for fire service use;Requirements and test methods). For the purpose of this part of this European Standard, the normal ambient temperature range is - 15 °C to + 35 °C.

The amendment specifies amended requirements for dimensions ground clearance under axle (h) in clause 5.2.1.1, table 6 and for turning circle between walls (D) in clause 5.2.1.2, table 7 of EN 1846-2:2001.

1.1   This part of this European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for safety and performance of firefighting and rescue service vehicles as designated in EN 1846-1:1998.
NOTE 1   Categories and mass classes of these vehicles are given in EN 1846-1:1998.
Firefighting and rescue service vehicles normally use a commercial chassis-cab or vehicle. A special chassis may be used for specialised vehicles to meet particular requirements.
NOTE 2   Both chassis and vehicle are considered to be standard commercially available items when the manufacturer proposes them for sale in all their standard or special versions, on the basis of catalogues distributed via its commercial network, including chassis and vehicles that are manufactured solely for fire service use.
Further requirements for aerial appliances are contained within other European Standards (see prEN 1777:1994 Hydraulic platforms for fire fighting and rescue services - Safety requirements and testing, prEN 14043:2000 Automatic turntable ladders for fire service use - Requirements and test methods and prEN14044:2000 Semi - automatic turntable ladders for fire service use - Requirements and test methods).
NOTE 3   This part of this European Standard should be read in conjunction with any national regulations in force for vehicles using the public roads and with any EC Directives and associated EFTA regulations in force relevant to vehicles and their equipment.
For the purpose of this part of this European Standard, the normal ambient temperature range is - 15 °C to + 35 °C.
NOTE 4   In the case of utilisation outside this temperature range, the particular temperature range should be specified by the customer.
1.2 This part of this European Standard does not apply to:
-  personnel carrying vehicles;
-  vehicles with a gross laden mass not exceeding 2 t;
-  boats;
-  aircraft;
-  trains;
-  ambulances;
-  airport vehicles complying with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recommendations.

This part of this EN specifies the minimum requirements for safety and performance of optional permanently installed equipment on firefighting and rescue service vehicles as designated in EN 1846-1 and specified in prEN 1846-2. NOTE 1 Categories and mass classes of the firefighting and rescue vehicles are given in EN 1846-1. The permanently installed equipment dealt with in this part of this EN are given below: - water installation; - additive installation; - monitor; - equipment gantries.