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2.5.2.7 Underside compartments. Where the side roll-up door compartments do not extend below
the top of the chassis frame rails, one or more underside compartments shall be provided on each
side of the vehicle, from the front of the utility body to the rear axle wheelhouse opening and
extending down to the nominal (12°) interaxle clearance point. Open underside compartment
doors shall not interfere with access to the above compartments. Push button latches shall not be
used.
2.5.3 Hatch style compartments. Weather resistant hatch style compartments with gasketed
covers shall be mounted on the roof of the utility body; they shall extend the entire length of the
utility body on both sides of the walkway, except for the area above the light mast (see 2.6.6).
The compartments, their latches, and associated hardware shall not present a tripping hazard.
2.5.4 Ladder storage compartment. The vehicle shall have a storage compartment within the
utility body for a 14 foot, two section extension ladder. The storage compartment shall be
located at the rear of the vehicle and shall permit removal of the ladder by a person standing on
the ground.
2.5.5 SCBA storage rack. A rack for storage of eight SCBA one-hour bottles shall be installed in
a compartment. The top of the rack shall not be higher than 66 inches above the ground.
2.5.6 Ladder, handrails, and walkways. The utility body roof shall have a walkway, which shall
extend from the back of the cab to the rear of the utility body, with a depth and a width of not
less than 30 inches. A walkway access ladder with non-slip handrails and rungs shall be
provided. Retractable or folding steps shall be provided to assist crew members reaching
equipment located on higher compartment shelves. Steps shall have automatic locking devices to
secure steps in both extended and stored positions. All ladders, stepping, standing, and walking
surfaces shall be in accordance with 13-7 of NFPA 1901. Handrails shall be provided in
accordance with 13-8 of NFPA 1901.
2.6 Line voltage electrical system.
2.6.1 Auxiliary generator. A 20 kilowatt (KW) (continuous rating), 120/240 volt, 60 hertz, split
shaft power takeoff (PTO) driven generator shall be provided. The PTO shall be activated from
the driver's position and shall have a monitor light to indicate engagement. The PTO shall
operate only when the vehicle is out of gear and the parking brake is engaged; it shall
automatically disengage if the transmission is placed in gear or the parking brake is released. A
governor shall regulate engine speed to match the generator output to the connected load.
Gauges shall monitor the operation of the generator system and indicate the connected load.
Access for maintenance shall be provided above and below the generator. Individual circuit
breaker tripping or failure shall not affect operation of other active circuits.
2.6.2 Electrical shoreline connection. The battery charger/conditioner shall be powered from a
covered, polarized, insulated, labeled, recessed, male, 120 volt AC auto-eject receptacle. It shall
be located on the exterior of the vehicle, either adjacent to the driver's door or within 6.0-inches
of the left side front corner of the body. A weatherproof charge meter shall be installed next to
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