Sec.14-11d-3. Annual inspection of fire apparatus by fire departments

(a) Each fire department shall annually have fire apparatus inspected and maintained in accordance with the safety standards as adopted and applied in section 14-11d-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Such inspection shall be performed by personnel qualified in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 396.19 and 396.25, as from time to time amended, and employed by a facility operated by the state of Connecticut, a Connecticut municipality, or a heavy-duty truck dealer or repairer licensed by the state of Connecticut. The results of such inspection shall be recorded on a report that meets the record keeping requirements as prescribed in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 396.21.

(b) Standards and procedures for inspection of a fire apparatus, as provided in subsection (a) of this section, shall be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 396.17, as from time to time amended.

(c) An inspection report shall be prepared and maintained in the offices of each state or municipal fire department for a period of two (2) years.

(Adopted effective December 27, 2007)