From 393.94: "(4)#Condition, location, and mounting.#The fire extinguisher(s) must be filled and located so that it is readily accessible for use. The extinguisher(s) must be securely mounted to prevent sliding, rolling, or vertical movement relative to the motor vehicle."
My truck's 10bc bottle is mounted in a locked luggage compartment behind the driver's door. Every other truck I have has had it mounted next to the seat, or in a luggage compartment opened by a handle next to the driver's seat -- both accessible without a key provided the door is unloacked. But in my current truck you absolutely need a key to gain access since the compartment is automatically locked.
I also have a load lock that rests against it because there is no other place to secure the ll than in the under bunk pass-thru.
Do either of those disqualify my extinguisher from "ready accessibility?"
fire ext "readily accessible for use"
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by double yellow, Apr 21, 2013.
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