GENERAL INFORMATION - NFPA 1900 QTY: 1 The proposed apparatus will be constructed to withstand the severe and continuous use encountered during emergency firefighting services. The apparatus will be of the latest type, carefully designed and constructed with due consideration to the nature and distribution of the load to be sustained. This proposal details the general design criteria of cab and chassis components, aerial device (if applicable), fire pump and related components (if applicable), water tank (if applicable), fire body, electrical components, painting, and equipment. All items of these proposal specifications will conform to the fullest extent possible with the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 1900, latest edition, except as noted in the Statement-of-Exceptions. Bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence of our ability to construct, supply service parts and technical assistance for the apparatus specified. NFPA TREADPLATE CERTIFICATION QTY: 1 All stepping, standing, and walking surfaces on the body shall meet NFPA 1900 antislip standards. Aluminum tread plate utilized for stepping, standing, and walking surfaces shall be NFPA embossed compliant. Upon request by the purchaser, the manufacturer shall supply proof of compliance with this requirement. VERTICAL TREAD PLATE - NON-EMBOSSED QTY: 1 The following vertical surfaces on the vehicle (if applicable) shall have nonembossed tread plate: To include but not limited to: • Rear of cab overlay • Rear body overlay • Front of body overlay • Front pump house panel • Custom cab step well • Fender overlay • Fender compartment doors • Interior cab trim • Upper body walkway walls • Rescue body interior (walk-In/walk through) NFPA "CHAPTER 16" FIRE PUMP REQUIREMENTS QTY: 1 Chapter 16 Fire Pump and Associated Equipment SAFETY SIGNS (NFPA REQUIRED) QTY: 1 Safety sign(s) shall be located on the vehicle at the rear step, and at any cross walkway(s), to warn personnel that riding in or on these areas while the vehicle is in motion is prohibited.
