NFPA 1903 : 1991

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Application
1.4 Definitions
1.5 Conversion Factors
Chapter 2 General Requirements
2.1 Responsibility of Purchaser
2.2 Responsibility of Contractor
2.3 Vehicle Performance
Chapter 3 Chassis and Vehicle Components
3.1 Carrying Capacity
3.2 Engine and Engine System Design
3.3 Apparatus Electrical System and Devices
3.4 Vehicle Components
Chapter 4 Water Tanks
4.1 Tank Capacity
4.2 Water Tank Construction
4.3 Tank Connections
Chapter 5 Body, Compartmentation, and Hose Storage
5.1 Body and Compartmentation
5.2 Hose Stowage
5.3 Metal Finish
Chapter 6 Equipment Carried on Mobile Water
      Supply Apparatus
6.1 General Equipment
6.2 Suction Hose
6.3 Fire Fighting Support Equipment
Chapter 7 Fire Pump and Associated Equipment
7.1 General
7.2 Pumping Engine Requirements
7.3 Construction Requirements
7.4 Pump Intake Connections
7.5 Intake Pressure Relief System
7.6 Tank to Pump Intake Line
7.7 Pump Discharge Outlets
7.8 Pump Drains
7.9 Pump Operator's Position
7.10 Pump Controls
7.11 Engine Controls
7.12 Gauges and Instruments
Chapter 8 Attack Pump and Associated Equipment
8.1 General
8.2 Pumping Engine Requirements
8.3 Construction Requirements
8.4 Pump Intake Connections
8.5 Intake Pressure Relief System
8.6 Tank to Pump Intake Line
8.7 Pump Discharge Outlets
8.8 Pump Drains
8.9 Pump Operator's Position
8.10 Pump Controls
8.11 Engine Controls
8.12 Gauges and Instruments
Chapter 9 Transfer Pump and Associated Equipment
9.1 General
9.2 Pumping Engine Requirements
9.3 Construction Requirements
9.4 Pump Intake Connections
9.5 Tank to Pump Intake Line
9.6 Pump Discharge Outlets
9.7 Pump Drains
9.8 Pump Operator's Position
9.9 Pump Controls
9.10 Pump Engine Controls
9.11 Gauges and Instruments
Chapter 10 Line Voltage (120 and/or 240 Volt)
      Electrical Systems
10.1 General
10.2 Purchaser's Responsibilities
10.3 Electrical Safety
10.4 Power Source
10.5 Distribution Panels
10.6 Wiring Methods
10.7 Plugs and Receptacles
10.8 Switches
Chapter 11 Test and Delivery Data Requirements
11.1 Pump Certification Tests
11.2 Pumping Tests
11.3 Pumping Engine Overload Test
11.4 Pressure Control Device Test
11.5 Priming Device Test
11.6 Vacuum Test
11.7 Water Tank to Pump Flow Test
11.8 Manufacturer's Pre-Delivery Tests
11.9 Road Tests
11.10 Tests on Delivery
11.11 Data Required of the Contractor
Chapter 12 Referenced Publications
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D Referenced Publications
Index

Provides standards for new fire apparatus designed for the transport of water to a fire emergency scene where it will be applied by other pumping apparatus or equipment. It consists of a vehicle equipped with a water tank and may be equipped with a pump for loading and off-loading water.