Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 1/24)
Character Range: 44252–47406

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7.1.1.2              The required quantities of extinguishing agent must be available for discharge from operational fire vehicles within the response times detailed in Chapter 6 of this Manual.

7.1.1.3              The quantity of foam concentrate separately provided on vehicles for foam production must be in proportion to the quantity of water provided and the foam concentration selected.  The amount of foam concentrate should be sufficient to supply at least two full tank loads of water.

7.1.1.4              Foam concentrate of different types or from a different manufacturer must not be mixed except where it has been established that they are interchangeable and compatable.

7.1.1.5              The ARFFS provider may, with CASA approval, substitute extra complementary agent in place of water capacity in accordance with the ICAO formula in Annex 14, Chapter 9.

7.1.1.6              For aerodrome categorys 1 and 2 up to 100% of water may be replaced by a complementary agent.

7.1.2                   Fire Extinguisher Agent Performance Criteria

7.1.2.1              For aerodromes with categories ranging from 3 to 10, a maximum of 30% of specified water capacity for foam production meeting performance "Level A" listed in the Table, for each category may be replaced by a complementary agent. For the purpose of substitution, 1kg of foam compatible DCP, equals 1 litre of water for production of foam meeting performance level A, or 1 kg of foam compatible DCP equals 0.66 litres of water for production of foam meeting performance level B.

7.1.2.2              CASA must be advised of the performance level foam to be used as well as providing a manufacturers certificate verifying that the foam achieves the Standard specified. Ref:  ICAO Airport Service Manual, Part 1, Rescue and Fire Fighting, Extinguishing Agent Characteristics, Chapter 8, para, 8.1.5 and Table 8-1.

7.1.2.3              The foam discharge monitors must be aspirated and have an effective discharge range at least equal to the length of the longest aircraft normally used in determining the aerodrome ARFFS category and have the capability to deliver foam in a dispersed pattern.

7.1.2.4              Vehicles may employ mobile monitor mode operations and /or extendible monitors to assist in or to meet these requirements, subject to a satisfactory demonstration of its ability to CASA.

7.1.2.5              Further information for level of protection and categorisation can be found in ICAO, Airport Services Manual, Part 1, Chapter 2.

7.1.3                   Reserve Stock of Fire Fighting Agent

7.1.3.1              A reserve supply of foam concentrate, complementary agent and expellant gas cylinders equivalent to 200% of the quantities of those agents to be provided in the rescue and fire fighting vehicles for the aerodrome category must be maintained on the aerodrome for vehicle replenishment purposes.  If a delay greater than 7 days is reasonably anticipated in replenishing a