R 408.17415 Fire station safety.

Rule 7415. (1) The area within 3 feet of the slide pole on all sides must be maintained free of any obstruction. A floor-to-ceiling wall shall not be construed to be an obstruction. (2) A cushioned mat, not less than 3 feet in diameter, must be located around the base of the slide pole at all times. (3) A dormitory and any means of egress from the dormitory, apparatus bay, and aisleways must be equipped with an emergency lighting system that must be automatically activated in case of power failure. The system may be operated by battery or generator. (4) Switches and electrical equipment located in the shower or other areas subject to hazards created by moisture must be approved for the location or removed to a nonhazardous area. (5) All sleeping quarters must be equipped with an operational smoke detection device and an operational carbon monoxide detection device. (6) Effective January 1, 2025, all new construction or significantly remodeled facilities (50% or more area) that house a fire apparatus must install a controlled process exhaust ventilation system that will effectively control exhaust emissions created by the fire apparatus. If a general mechanical exhaust ventilation system is utilized, a mechanical air supply system must be provided if its absence will result in building negative pressures sufficient to cause back drafting of vents from fuel-fired equipment. (7) All equipment used for the control of exhaust emissions from fire apparatus must be used, inspected, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF EQUIPMENT