Fire extinguishers compulsory

[GIXser]

it realy amazes me, that this rule hasnt been out for some time, i always have an extinguiser at all meets, and we nearly used it not so long ago..
most people at the mo would be stuffed if anything caught on fire...

[roadracingoldfart]

it realy amazes me, that this rule hasnt been out for some time, i always have an extinguiser at all meets, and we nearly used it not so long ago..
most people at the mo would be stuffed if anything caught on fire...

More than likely cause we dont have the foresight to think about it.
I used to have one all the time and every time it was used it was for somebody elses bike / pit area but i went broke buying extinguishers for everybody else so didnt bother getting one now im raceing again.
Slack i know but as i said , i havnt thought about it and will now be getting one.
It doesnt have to be a compulsary rule to be a good idea .

[roadracingoldfart]

I smoke cigars and haven't seen any fires in the pits !!! G.

Ahhhhh now i get it , thanks for that.

[Nicksta]

it realy amazes me, that this rule hasnt been out for some time, i always have an extinguiser at all meets, and we nearly used it not so long ago..
most people at the mo would be stuffed if anything caught on fire...

mmmmm i still think about that day.. .eek!

i'm glad you had one.. and always carry one....

i guess its good they are enforcing the rules now..... especially with all the smokers around dirty habit!

[Kickaha]

Sidecars have always had to carry one, which has seen some interesting moments when they've come loose and bounced down the track

[scrivy]

Fat load of good one in the pit garage will have when you can have a sidecar BBQ out on the track - Manfeild Nationals February 2007.

Why are we imposed with these rules when flag marshall posts aren't?? And even at a National meeting?? Are there double standards??

[ajturbo]

hey big boy..

the VIC club have 15... (yes fifteen) 3kg and 2 real big ones....
they have had them for at least a year ( going by the service records)...


so crash and burn babe.. we can take photo's

AND

put out your fire... all at the same time!!!

we are THAT good ...now!

[Pancakes]

I'm not a racer but think it's odd to see some whines about having to have fire extinguishers near stored racing fuel!! I'm suprised it's only just becoming a rule and that people didn't have them when it wasn't.

If you use your one to save someone else or their stuff from their own mistake say no worries mate, thats X $'s or a new one delivered to my place thanks. If they have a problem with that they're a real dick and you shoulda let them burn (well, singe a bit) till they change their mind.

[codgyoleracer]

The rule has been around for some time - but not enforced, Its a good rule for sure even for when travelling to & from the track - its surprising how fuel containers can end up in strange positions in trailers & boots etc........

[Clivoris]

Waiting for some info from MNZ re this rule.

[codgyoleracer]

From MNZ rule book

6-12-4 The provision of a suitable fire extinguisher is recommended in each riders pit.
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Updates in bold print Updated – effective 1 July 2007
6-12-4a At all Road Race meetings a 1kg (minimum weight) sealed and operational fire
extinguisher must be visibly present in each riders pit area.

[Tim 39]

I had better go and get one then!

[Clivoris]

From MNZ rule book

6-12-4 The provision of a suitable fire extinguisher is recommended in each riders pit.
27
Updates in bold print Updated – effective 1 July 2007
6-12-4a At all Road Race meetings a 1kg (minimum weight) sealed and operational fire
extinguisher must be visibly present in each riders pit area.

Yep, Gary and yourself are bang on the money. Best I go shopping. Just goes to show how important reading the rules is.

[sAsLEX]

Water??.. useless for everthing except a wastepaper basket.

Not at 400 tons an hour it aint!



And Magnesium wheels? Nothing is going to put those out once they get going!

[codgyoleracer]

Yes but WHAT SORT??? Foam??.. good for fuel fires, but not electrical.
Co2?? Good for most fires.. except fuel, cos it doesnt smother
Powder?? Good for all fires but fucks everything it touches.. not so good for that wee electrical fire when your CDI starts burning.

Water??.. useless for everthing except a wastepaper basket.

Personally my main concern is fuel related fires in our sport - as they can occur very quickly & flash-spread to catch other stuff alight including yourself & others in the blink of eye.
Powder doesnt screw everything (it does make one hell of a mess) - so you better own an air compressor to blow everything clean. (Hopefully your engine isnt running when you have to pull the pin on one)

Electrical fires are less common but certainly possible (particularily around regulators , it pays to mount the regulator in a place where it gets plenty of cool air & also a place that you can get at it quick if you need to put it out).

No doubt others have had other experiences & have their own suggestions on what might safest. There is a motor racing / automotive standard type - so one would assume that that would be the likely choice.