Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 2/24)
Character Range: 47160–50490

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 reserve supply, the amount of reserve supply should be increased to provide for the anticipated delay.

7.1.3.2              Apart from a domestic water supply, sufficient supplementary water supply must be readily available to replenish fire vehicles.  A hydrant system with delivery outlets consistent with the requirements of the ARFFS and local fire brigade must be provided for at the aerodrome fire station.

7.1.3.3              Hydrants with a minimum flow of 30 l/s must be available for the refilling of emergency fire service vehicles. The hydrants must be easily accessible and identified in the ARFFS SOPs.

7.1.3.4              Mobile water tankers may be utilised, provided they are readily available and meet the minimum flow rate.

Chapter 8:   Test Equipment Performance Criteria
CASR Reference:  Regulation 139.825

Section 8.1:   General

8.1.1                   Standard: Test Equipment for Operational Equipment

8.1.1.1              The necessary test equipment must be available and be regularly calibrated to ensure accuracy of measurement/weight for all operational equipment.

8.1.1.2              The findings must be recorded and maintained as per Chapter 28 of this Manual.

8.1.1.3              Documentation and performance test criteria must be available for each piece of operational equipment.

8.1.1.4              Facilities that require testing are listed below (this is not a comprehensive list):

(a)         vehicle acceleration tests for response times;

(b)         breathing apparatus compressor recharging equipment (where installed);

(c)          discharge of foam output and quality;

(d)         foam concentrate purity;

(e)         operational hose;

(f)            hydrant flow and pressure;

(g)         vehicle pump performance;

(h)         communication equipment;

(i)            pressure cylinders/vessels and high pressure hoses.

Note: Should there be no Australian Standard (AS), other recognised International Standards will apply.

8.1.1.5              The above list is not a comprehensive list.  All testing must be carried out in accordance with AS, State or Federal Government requirements.  If there is a conflict, whichever requirement is the most stringent must apply.

Chapter 9:   ARFFS Provision for Published Hours of Operation
CASR References:  Paragraph 139.712 (f), regulations 139.770 and 139.775

Section 9.1:   General

9.1.1                   Standard: Hours of ARFFS Coverage—Level 1

9.1.1.1              Where an ARFFS is established operational hours must be published in ERSA.

9.1.1.2              Where ARFFS are established facilities and services must be sufficient to offer protection to the type and extent of aircraft movements at an aerodrome.

9.1.1.3              At locations where ARFFS are established fire service protection is only required for the duration of air transport operations including delayed flights.

9.1.1.4              At aerodromes where the daily coverage is for less than 24 hours, the ARFFS must be fully operational for a minimum of 15 minutes before