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Recent Updates to the Ontario Fire Code relating to LIFT TRUCKS
Recent changes were made to the Ontario Fire code that took affect November 27, 2007.
1) As it relates to Fuel-fired industrial trucks - Section 3.4.2.1(4) states that “Each fuel-fired industrial truck shall be equipped with at least one portable extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A:30B:C”. The previous code(3.4.2.6) allowed for a minimum of a 5BC rated portable extinguisher.
2) As it relates to Battery-powered industrial trucks - Section 3.4.2.2(2) states that “Battery charging installations for battery-powered industrial trucks shall be equipped with at least one portable extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A:30B:C”. The previous code(3.4.3.4) allowed for a minimum of a 10BC rated portable extinguisher.
Previously where CO2 portable extinguishers were used, an upgrade to a higher volume ABC Dry Chemical unit is now required. Many of our customers who have had recent inspections from the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office or local Fire Prevention Officers have reported that they were requested to upgrade these portable extinguishers to meet the minimum Fire Code requirements.
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