R 408.17461 Inspection of fire apparatus and equipment; record of repair or replacement; lifeline guns and explosive devices; apparatus and equipment involved in accident; equipment testing.

Rule 7461. (1) All of the following items of the fire apparatus, if so equipped, must be inspected for proper operation and for defects at least once a month: (a) Windshield washers and wipers. (b) Defroster and heater. (c) Head, tail, stop, backup, and flasher lights. (d) Backup alarm. (e) Horn and siren. (f) Slip-resistant steps and platforms. (g) Tires, rims, and suspension system. (h) Steering mechanism. (i) Braking system. (j) Operational controls. (2) Inspection records must be maintained for a minimum period of 24 months for the apparatus. (3) Records of repair or replacement must be maintained for the life of the apparatus. (4) Lifeline guns and explosive devices must be cleaned and made ready for operation after each use. (5) All portable equipment carried on a fire apparatus must be inspected for operation and for defects at least monthly and within 24 hours after any use. Inspection records must be maintained for a minimum period of 24 months for portable equipment. (6) All equipment carried on fire apparatus or designated for training must be tested at least annually in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and applicable standards. (7) Firefighting apparatus and equipment found to be defective or in unserviceable condition must be removed from service or repaired or replaced.