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How Should the Scope of Fire Detection, Warning and Extinguishing System Be for Buses?

• The extinguishers of the automatic fire detection, warning and extinguishing system will be certified and certified in accordance with the UN/AEK R-107 regulation, and will have the system approval E-Mark certificate according to international acceptance.

• The electronic module of the automatic fire detection, warning and extinguishing system, if any, will be certified and certified in accordance with the UN/AEK R-10 regulation, and will have the system approval E-Mark certificate according to international acceptance.

• Electrical installation wiring of the automatic fire detection, warning and extinguishing system, if any, will be in accordance with the BM / AEK R-118 regulation and certified.

• The fire warning and extinguishing system will be activated automatically and will inform the driver by giving audible and visual warnings.

• Whether the fire warning and extinguishing system is active or not can be constantly observed by the driver.

• The malfunctions of the fire warning and extinguishing system should be able to be constantly monitored, and the system should give a warning in case of malfunction.

• The fire warning and extinguishing system should be able to extinguish with the help of a manual button in the driver's compartment even when the vehicle is inoperable.

• Fire warning and extinguishing system elements; It should be designed in such a way that it will not be affected by external factors such as dust, dirt, water, oil and mud and will not be clogged.

• According to the aging report, the system working life will be at least 20 years.

• During the project design stages, a fire risk analysis should be submitted by the contractor company and approval should be obtained.

• Domestic goods certificate should be preferred for extinguishers.

• In order to facilitate the intervention from the outside by the driver or fire brigade in a possible fire without opening the hood, 4 fire fighting apparatus with a maximum diameter of 15 cm with a fire symbol should be added to the vehicle engine hood and right-left hood area, which can be intervened by inserting the hose of the hand-held fire extinguisher in case of fire.

• Vehicles will have at least 2 fire blankets in suitable areas . The fire blanket should be 120x160 cm in size and made of glass fiber fabric. Its fabric will not contain asbestos.

• The manufacturer; ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IATF 16949 Automotive quality approval documents must be available.

• The specifications and warranty life of the components to be used in the fire warning and extinguishing system must be submitted to the administration at the delivery of the vehicle.

• The connection sockets and socket connections of the extinguishers and sensors used in the fire warning and extinguishing system must be at least IP 54 and must be of the automotive type with nails that do not come out of place as a result of vibration-shaking.