Making holes in the engine compartment covers for first response fire extinguishers
Implemented
Other accidents Y
Accident
11.6.2002
D1/2000Y/S03
Recommendation
Coach and bus manufacturers should equip the engine compartment covers with holes for fire extinguisher nozzles, with a spring-loaded lid that opens inwards. The location of the holes should be determined according to chassis and body so that the extinguishing agent may be freely directed to higher risk objects. The lid should be equipped with a picture of a portable fire extinguisher.
Investigation report
D1/2000Y Bus Fires in Finland During 2000, shortened version