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.