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2.5.1.1 Seats. The truck shall have seats in accordance with NFPA 1901. The driver's seat shall
be of an adjustable air suspension design. The crew member seats shall be of a non-suspension
design. Each crew member seat (excluding the drive position) shall have a backrest, brackets,
and pad covers designed to store a one-hour capacity SCBA. Each seat shall be provided with a
Type 2 seat belt assembly (i.e., 3-point restraint) in accordance with 49 CFR 571.209. All seats
shall be equipped with a seat belt sensors in compliance with 14.1.3.10 of NFPA 1901. All seat
belts shall be red in color.
2.5.1.2 Cab interior sound level. The maximum sound level at any seat location shall not exceed
90 dBA without any warning devices in operation, as measured in accordance with 49 CFR
393.94(c), "Vehicular interior noise levels test procedure," except that the test shall be performed
with the vehicle traveling at a steady speed of 45 mph on a level, hard, smooth surface road.
2.5.1.3 Windshield and windows. The windshield and windows shall be of tinted safety glass.
2.5.1.4 Heated Mirrors. Combination flat and convex outside rearview mirrors shall be installed
on each side of the cab, mounted on fold-back west coast style brackets. The flat mirrors shall be
of the motorized remote control type, providing not less than 60° horizontal rotational viewing
range. The flat mirrors shall also have electrically heated heads. Mirror remote and heating
controls shall be located on the instrument panel within reach of the seated driver.
2.5.1.5 Climate control system. The manufacturer's standard heater/defroster system shall be
provided. The manufacturer's standard air conditioning system shall also be provided. In 100°F
ambient temperature with 50 percent relative humidity and at maximum compressor speed, the
air conditioning system shall cool the fully occupied cab to 75°F within 30 minutes.
2.5.1.6 Instruments and controls. Gauges shall be provided for oil pressure, coolant temperature,
and automatic transmission temperature. All switches and/or controls that activate systems or
system components shall be labeled as to their function. In addition to the instruments and
controls required by NFPA 1901, the following shall be provided within convenient reach of the
seated driver:
a. Master warning light control switch,
b. Work light switch(es),
c. Compartment "Door Open" warning light and intermittent alarm that sounds when a
compartment door is open and the parking brakes are released or the transmission is in
any position other than neutral and
d. An engine hour meter.
2.6 Body, compartments, and equipment mounting.
2.6.1 Body. The vehicle shall have a body constructed entirely of non corroding materials.
The body shall be at least as strong as if it were constructed of 0.125 inch thick aluminum.
A copy of the fire apparatus manufacturer's warranty shall be included with the bid. The
warranty shall state that the body shall be free of structural failures caused by defective
design or workmanship for a warranty period of fifteen (15) years from the date the new
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