using a caravan in the country
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Just wondering if all owners comply?
cut and paste from SA Fire and Emergency
Services Regulations 2005
or is this a general law even if if used in the metro area ...
like for instance, one is not allowed to use a boat without certain safety equipment.
51—Caravans
(1) A person must not use a caravan in the country unless an efficient fire extinguisher that complies with subregulation (2) is carried in the caravan.
(2) A fire extinguisher required under subregulation (1) must—
(a) comply with Australian Standard 1841.5-1997: Portable Fire Extinguishers—Specific Requirements for Powder Type Extinguishers; and
(b) have a minimum classification and rating of 10B, as defined by Australian Standard 1850-1997: Portable Fire Extinguishers—Classification, Rating and Performance Testing; and
(c) be maintained in accordance with Australian Standard 1851.1-1995: Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment—Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets.