Front page
Recommendations
Safety recommendations archive
A minimum of 6 kg fire extinguisher in buses and lorries

A minimum of 6 kg fire extinguisher in buses and lorries

Recommendation status

Implemented

Investigation Branch

Other accidents Y

Type of Accident

Accident

Issue date

13.3.2000

Recommendation ID

C1/1999Y/S1

Recommendation

The Investigation Commission recommends that the Ministry of Transport and Communications prescribe a fire extinguisher of at least 6 kg in coaches and buses instead of the current 2 kg portable fire extinguisher.