Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-26-11 regular — reading text

tank with a capacity of 500 gallons or greater and shall be constructed of polypropylene plastic in a rectangular shape. The tank shall be baffled in accordance with NFPA Bulletin 1901 requirements. m J Proposals shall include details regarding the construction, materials used, and baffling M of the water tank. 0 Meets Exceeds Comments: a U- iY•: [> 9: 3=17 The vehicle shall have a hose bed where fire hose may be laid out from the rear of the vehicle a The hose bed shall be constructed so that a minimum hose capacity of 800' of 5" hose ( 1000' coM preferred) and 300' of 3" hose is achieved. N r Proposals shall provide details regarding the construction, location, and capacity of the hose bed. U- U)U Meets Exceeds Comments: a) CL U) v 3 176. DIVIDER, FIXED, IN HOSE BED If required, a fixed divider shall be provided in the hose bed to separate 5" and 3" d a hose. Proposals shall provide details regarding the construction, securing method, and location of any hose bed divider. J Meets Exceeds Comments: d E 177. AERIAL HOSE BED RESTRAINT a The fire hose in the hose bed shall be restrained by a solid hose bed cover or by other method agreeable to the customer. Proposals shall provide details regarding the restraint materials and methods used for hose restraint. Meets Exceeds Comments: 178. RUNNING BOARDS A running board shall be provided on each side of the front body to allow access to the backboard /crosslay storage area. The running boards shall be designed with a grip pattern Page 53 of 93 punched into bright aluminum treadplate material providing support, slip resistance, and drainage. Meets Exceeds Comments: 179. HANDRAILS Handrails shall be a minimum of 1. 25" diameter anodized aluminum extrusion, with a ribbed design, to provide a positive gripping surface. Chrome plated end stanchions shall support the handrail. Plastic gaskets shall be used between end stanchions and any painted surfaces. Drain holes shall be provided in the bottom of all vertically mounted handrails. A minimum of two (2) handrails shall be provided, one above each running board. L 3 Meets Exceeds Comments: 180. TURNTABLE STEPS J Access to the turntable shall be provided by a set of steps. M O r The access steps shall be located at the rear of the unit. P a Details regarding the exact location, construction, and step heights shall be included in the U- manufacturer's proposal. The location of assisting handrails shall also be described. 3 Meets Exceeds Comments: a coMN r 181. STEP LIGHTS There shall be adequate step lighting provided for the aerial turntable access steps. The step c LL lights shall be actuated by the aerial master switch in the cab. U) 4) 0 These lights shall meet NFPA requirements for step lighting. Proposals shall provide details a co regarding the number, location, and type of step lighting to be used. I Meets Exceeds Comments: Q L 182. TOW EYES J Two ( 2) rear painted tow eyes shall be located at the rear of the apparatus and shall be d mounted directly to the frame rails. The inner and outer edges of the tow eyes shall be E radiused. R Meets Exceeds Comments: a 183. COMPARTMENTATION Compartmentation shall be fabricated of aluminum. Proposals shall include details regarding exact materials used, thickness, strength, and construction method. Side compartments shall be an integral assembly with the rear fenders. Page 54 of 93 Circular fender liners shall be provided. For prevention of rust pockets and ease of maintenance, the fender liners shall be formed from aluminum and removable for maintenance. Compartment flooring shall be of the sweep out design with the floor higher than the compartment door lip. Drip protection shall be provided above compartment doors by means of bright aluminum extrusion, formed bright aluminum treadplate or polished stainless steel. The top of the compartment shall be covered with bright aluminum treadplate rolled over the edges on the front, rear and outward side. These covers shall have the corners TIG welded. Side compartment covers shall be separate from the compartment tops. All screws and bolts, which are not Grade 8, shall be stainless steel and where they protrude into a compartment shall have acorn nuts on the ends to prevent injury. L Meets Exceeds Ld Comments: JM 184. UNDERBODY SUPPORT SYSTEM M Due to the severe loading requirements of an aerial, a method of body and compartment 0 T support suitable for the intended load shall be provided. CL U_ The backbone of the body support system shall begin with the chassis frame rails, which is the strongest component of the chassis and is designed for sustaining maximum loads. The a support system shall include lateral frame rail extensions and bolted to the chassis frame rails a with minimum . 625' diameter Grade 8 bolts. Proposals shall provide, in great detail, all 00 components and construction methods used in the provision of the underbody support N M system. Meets Exceeds Comments: c U_ U N 4) a 185. AGGRESSIVE WALKING SURFACE All exterior surfaces designated as stepping, standing, and walking areas shall comply with the U required average slip resistance of the current NFPA standards. Ld Meets Exceeds Comments: Jv 186. LOUVERS All body compartments shall be vented to provide one ( 1) way airflow out of the compartment L U that prevents water and dirt from gaining access to the compartment. R Q Meets Exceeds Comments: 187. TESTING OF BODY DESIGN Body structural analysis shall be fully tested. Proven engineering and test techniques such as finite element analysis, model analysis, and strain gauging have been performed with special attention given to fatigue, life and structural integrity of the body and substructure. The body shall be tested while loaded to its greatest in- service weight. The criteria used during the testing procedure shall include: Page 55 of 93  Raising opposite corners of the vehicle tires 9. 00" to simulate the twisting a truck may experience when driving over a curb. Making a 90 degree turn, while driving at 20 mph to simulate aggressive driving conditions. Driving the vehicle on at 35 mph on a washboard road. Driving the vehicle at 55 mph on a smooth road.