I would appreciate it if someone could help me out with this one. I was under the impression that NFPA 1901 (not sure if 2003 or 2007 edition) mandated reflective material on the interior cab doors, so that when they were open, drivers would see them. I know some departments put "STOP" signs on the inside of the doors, others just striping. I guess my question is, are the "STOP" signs really required or just the reflective striping? If it is a "STOP" sign, are there requirements for size of sign, letters, color, etc.? I can't afford at this time to buy a copy of NFPA 1901, so if anyone has knowledge of this topic, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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Originally posted by LtSuperGI would appreciate it if someone could help me out with this one. I was under the impression that NFPA 1901 (not sure if 2003 or 2007 edition) mandated reflective material on the interior cab doors, so that when they were open, drivers would see them. I know some departments put "STOP" signs on the inside of the doors, others just striping. I guess my question is, are the "STOP" signs really required or just the reflective striping? If it is a "STOP" sign, are there requirements for size of sign, letters, color, etc.? I can't afford at this time to buy a copy of NFPA 1901, so if anyone has knowledge of this topic, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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I'm not in a place to access 1901 currently to give you the quote, however I know that 1901 only requires reflective material. Can't remember the exact requirement, however I know on our new order a 6" x 16" reflective stripe was compliant.
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From NFPA 1901
14.1.6 All driving and crew compartment doors shall have at least 96 in.2 (62,000 mm2) of reflective material affixed to the inside of each door.Chief Jim Bator
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Yes, as the others have stated, the stop signs are not required, but do meet the intention of 1901 as long as they have the minimum square inches.
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We first put stop signs on our jump seat doors because we thought it would look cool and who knows someone may just stop.
The latest instalment of 1901 mandates reflective material on the inside of the doors, it says nothing about patterns or shapes.
We first saw the stop signs on some FDNY rigs quite a few years back, while visiting the big apple, that is where we got the idea.
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