Document Citation: K.A.R. § 82-4-8a

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KANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
AGENCY 82 KANSAS CORPORATION COMMISSION
ARTICLE 4. MOTOR CARRIERS OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
MOTOR CARRIERS

Date:
08/31/2009

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82-4-8a. Accessories and equipment.

Each motor vehicle that meets the definition of commercial motor vehicle shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher.

(a)(1) Each motor vehicle shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher that is properly filled and is readily accessible.

(2) The fire extinguisher shall be securely mounted on the vehicle.

(3) The fire extinguisher shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to permit visual determination of whether it is fully charged.

(4) The extinguisher shall have an extinguishing agent that does not need protection from freezing. Each extinguishing agent shall meet the requirements of the toxicity provisions of the environmental protection agency's significant new alternatives policy (SNAP) regulations under 40 C.F.R. Part 82, subpart G, as adopted by K.A.R. 824-3i.

(5) The fire extinguisher shall be labeled or marked with its underwriters laboratories rating.

(6) The fire extinguisher shall be kept in good operating condition, shall be located in an accessible place on each motor vehicle or tank vehicle, and shall be housed in a weathertight enclosure.

(b)(1) Each motor vehicle that is not used to transport hazardous materials shall be equipped with either a fire extinguisher having a rating of at least five B:C or two fire extinguishers, each of which has a rating of at least four B:C.

(2) Each motor vehicle that is used to transport hazardous materials shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher having a rating of at least 10 B:C.

(3) Each cargo tank vehicle requiring flammable liquid placards shall be provided with at least one approved handheld fire extinguisher, whether a dry chemical or carbon dioxide type, having a rating of at least 20 B:C. Two approved handheld fire extinguishers, either a dry chemical or carbon dioxide type, having a rating of at least 10 B:C for each extinguisher, may be used in lieu of one 20 B:C rated extinguisher.

(c) The requirements of this regulation shall not apply to a driveaway or towaway operation.