NFPA 1901 UL Certification & UL Canada (ULC) Certification
NFPA: Pierce was the first fire apparatus manufacturer to be 3rd-party
certified to the NFPA 1901 2003 edition by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
- All products go through 3rd-party testing for compliance
certification (not just self-declaration)
- Pierce completed a 3rd-party audit and certification for design,
production, and operational/ performance testing for each apparatus
- ULC: Pierce was the first fire apparatus manufacturer ULC listed to
Canada ULC-S515-04 standard
- ULC: All products destined for Canada must go through 3rd-party
testing for compliance certification
- ULC: NFPA 1901 self declaration 3rd-party audit and certification
for design, production, and operational/performance testing of each
apparatus
- Stages of testing include road, pump, weight, brake, performance and
aerial application
- All products must pass all tests before a truck is released
- Continued commitment to innovation and safety from every angle
Apparatus has higher:- Design characteristics and
components
- Safety features
- Regulated and qualified (proven) components
- Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada
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