FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS

03 Sep FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS

MINIMUM VENUE FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS

The following fire safety standards are the minimum requirements for speedway venues at race meetings.

Manned Quick Response Vehicle
One quick response vehicle manned with 2 fire marshals & parked on the infield with the following:
1) 6x ABE 9kg Powder Fire Extinguishers
2) 4x ATC Foam/Cold Fire (or equivalent) 9 Litre extinguisher
3) 1x 9 Litre Water Fire Extinguisher
4) 1x Jaws of Life Combination Tool (if possible)

Infield Fire Marshals
Two fire marshals at either end of the infield with:
1) 1x ABE Powder Fire Extinguisher
2) 1x ATC Foam/Cold Fire (or equivalent) 9 Litre extinguisher

Pit Fire Marshal
One fire marshal in the pits (manning the pit return road) with:
1) 1x ABE Powder Fire Extinguisher
2) 1x ATC Foam/Cold Fire (or equivalent) 9 Litre extinguisher

Protective Clothing
It is recommended all fire marshals should be in full protective clothing i.e. ISO Fire Suits or FIA/SFI-rated race Overalls/gloves/balaclavas, lace up leather footwear with an AS/NZS safety rating, along with protective eye and ear protection.