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Dangerous Goods Vehicle Fire Guidelines

Any vehicle carrying dangerous goods is required by the ADR to meet the minimum provision of fire extinguisher requirements

Extinguishers need to be installed in such a way that the fire extinguishers shall be protected against the effects of the weather so that their operational safety is not affected

On 1st January 2007 the ADR's provision for vehicle fire extinguishers was amended. The ADR is the (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)

Changes to provisions concerning transport equipment

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Any vehicle carrying dangerous goods must adhere to the following minimum requirements:

Size of vehicle Old ADR standard New ADR standard min coverage  Must includeRecommended Models
More than 7.5 tonnes  8kg12kg Dry Powder*

1 x 2kg in cab for cab/engine

and

1 extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 6kg

1 x 7303/00 2Kg SP Powder

and

2 x 7307/00 6kg Powders extinguisher

 3.5 tonnes - 7.5 tonnes 8kg8kg Dry Powder*

1 x 2kg in cab for cab/engine

and

1 extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 6kg

1 x 7303/00 2kg SP Powder

and

1 x 7307/00 6kg Powders extinguisher

 Up to 3.5 tonnes 4kg4kg Dry Powder*1 x 2kg in cab for cab/engine2 x 7303/00 2kg SP Powders

* or an equivalent capacity of any other suitable extinguishant agent to cover A, B and C fire classifications

The portable fire extinguishers shall be:

  • Kitemarked (or equivalent independent approval) to EN3
  • Serviced to national standards (i.e. BS 5306-3) to guarantee functional safety
  • Clearly marked with the next service date (month, year format)
  • Installed on the transport units in a way that they are easily accessible to the vehicle crew
  • Installed in such a way that the fire extinguishers shall be protected against the effects of the weather so that their operational safety is not affected

Please note the above amends ruling of the ADR came in to force in British law on 1st January 2007 where upon it will be an offence not to adhere to these minimum extinguisher requirements.