Specifications

Loveland Fire/Rescue
Pumper
Production Specification
SVI #769 Page 16 of 125 June 17, 2010
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A final Body Manufacturer’s certification of the GVWR or GCWR, along with a certification of each GAWR, shall be
supplied on a label affixed to the vehicle.
Equipment
Allowance
Apparatus Type
Storage Areas
Apparatus Size
lb.
kg.
Pumper Fire Apparatus
Equip. minimum of 40 cu ft
(1.1 cu mt) of enclosed
compartmentation.
Less than 250 cu ft
( 7 cu mt)
compartment space
2,000
910
Hose minimum of 30
cu ft (0.8 cu mt) for
2 1/2" (65 mm) or larger fire
hose.
250 cu ft (7 cu mt)
or more of
compartment space
2,500 1,135
(2) areas for pre-connects
each minimum of 3.5 cu.ft.
(0.1 cu.mt.) for 1 1/2" (38
mm) or larger fire hose.
Compartment space for pumpers is calculated based on the inside dimensions of the enclosed
compartment.
TESTING
ROAD TEST
Road test shall be conducted in accordance with this section to verify that the completed apparatus is capable of
compliance with Roadability Section.
The tests shall be conducted at a location and in a manner that does not violate local, state or provincial, or federal traffic
laws.
The tests shall be conducted on dry, level, paved roads that are in good condition. The apparatus shall be loaded to its
estimated in service weight.
The engine shall not operate in excess of the maximum governed speed. Acceleration tests shall consist of two runs in
opposite directions over the same route. The fire apparatus shall attain a speed of 35 mph (55 km/hr) from a standing
start within 25 seconds. The fire apparatus shall attain a minimum top speed of 50 mph (80 km/hr).
If the apparatus is equipped with an auxiliary braking system, the manufacturer shall road test the system to confirm that
the system is functioning as intended by the auxiliary braking system manufacturer.
If the apparatus is equipped with an air brake system, the service brakes shall bring the apparatus, when loaded to it's
GVWR, to a complete stop from an initial speed of 20 mph (32.2 km/hr) in a distance not exceeding 35 ft (10.7 m) by
actual measurement on a paved, level, dry surface road that is free of loose material, oil, or grease.
If the apparatus is equipped with a hydraulic brake system, the service brakes shall bring the apparatus, when loaded to
its GVWR, to a complete stop from an initial speed of 30 mph (48.2 km/hr) in a distance not exceeding 88 ft (26.8 m) by
actual measurement on a paved, level, dry surface road that is free of loose material, oil, or grease.