NFPA 1904 : 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 Aerial Device
4.1 General Requirements
4.2 Aerial Ladder Requirements
4.3 Aerial Ladder Operating Position
4.4 Aerial Ladder Operating Mechanisms
4.5 Aerial Ladder Water Delivery System
4.6 Elevating Platform Requirements
4.7 Elevating Platform Operating Position
4.8 Elevating Platform Operating Mechanisms
4.9 Ladders on the Elevating Platform
4.10 Elevating Platform Water Delivery System
4.11 Control Devices
4.12 Safety
4.13 Hydraulic System
4.14 Structure
4.15 Stabilization
4.16 Quality Control
4.17 Signs
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 Aerial Fire Apparatus
6.1 Equipment Supplied by the Contractor
6.2 Equipment Required on Apparatus
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 Water Tanks
9.1 General
9.2 Tank Construction
9.3 Tank Connections
Chapter 10 Auxiliary Systems
10.1 Auxiliary Pump
10.2 Line Voltage (120 and/or 240 Volt)
      Electrical Systems
10.3 Foam Proportioning System
10.4 Booster Reel
Chapter 11 Test and Delivery Data Requirements
11.1 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

Specifies standards for new fire apparatus designed to provide elevated fire fighting and rescue capability. It consists of a vehicle equipped with a power operated, self-supporting aerial device, together with associated equipment. Requirements are given for optional components or systems which provide pumping capability, a water tank, electric power generation, or foam proportioning.