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PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC.- <br /> AN OSHKOSH CORPORATION®COMPANY <br /> Certification Document CDO049 <br /> NFPA 1901 UL Factory Inspection Process <br /> Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. contracts with Underwriter's Laboratories to inspect Pierce <br /> apparatus for compliance to NFPA standards. Every NFPA 1901 apparatus manufactured in <br /> the Appleton facility is reviewed by a UL certified inspector after it is completed. <br /> Each apparatus is subjected to a visual inspection of construction and installed components <br /> such as chassis, driving and crew compartments, body compartments, steps, warning lights, <br /> reflective trim, warning and instructional labels, etc. The inspection checklist, based on <br /> apparatus type, may have over 100 items to check. <br /> Any feature that does not <br /> comply with the NFPA <br /> standard is identified. If the <br /> deviation is not indicated on FJune2020 <br /> the exceptions report, the UL Pierce Manufacturing Inc <br /> inspector works with Pierce Bob Good <br /> 2600 American Drive <br /> employees to correct the Appleton.WI 54914 <br /> oversight before the apparatus Delivered via e-mail tobgoodL&piercemfgcom <br /> is shipped. Subject j UL Annual Audit to Determine Continued Compliance with CAN/ULC S515-13.andlor <br /> NFPA 1901,for Coverage under the Vehicle Inspection Program(VIP) <br /> This "Vehicle Inspection Dear Mr Good, <br /> Program" process ensures that OnDecember 2-4,2019.UL conducted the annual VehicleInspectlonProgram(VIP-S515orVIP- <br /> Pierce apparatus comply fully 1901!auditOfautomotivefireapparatusmanufactured atPierce Mfg.Inc.,Appleton Wl. The purpose <br /> and scope of the VIP audit was to review manufacturer processes,evaluate documentation,witness <br /> manufacturer tests,perform physical inspections on representative apparatus.and examine records <br /> with NFPA standards unless <br /> not ,.t of calibration. To help maintain coverage.one third of applicable chapters from the standards were <br /> ed On the exceptions report. reviewed to assess Pierce Manufacturing's compliance with applicable construction and performance <br /> requirements of CANIULC 5515.Standard for Automobile Fire Fighting Apparatus,2013 Edition and <br /> NFPA 1901,Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus.2016 Edition. <br /> As a result of the audit.and evidence provided following the audit,it was determined that automotive <br /> fire apparatus manufactured at the Pierce Mfg.Inc.Appleton W9 facilities are eligible to continue use <br /> of the UL VIP Certificates of Inspection and the VIP sticker The issuance of the UL VIP Certificate <br /> of Inspection m the only means to�.dentify apparatus as being compliant with the applicable <br /> construction and performance requirements of ULC 5515-1.3 or NFPA 1901. <br /> Included with this letter is the Certificate of Compliance staling that Pierce Manufacturing Inc. <br /> maintains coverage under the VIP programs. <br /> Thank you for choosing UL for your automotive fire apparatus inspection and certification needs <br /> y . <br /> Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions or wish to discuss this program <br /> Very <br /> ytruly <br /> �yours. <br /> U <br /> Patrick Ginnary-Moore.ASNT Level III <br /> Senior Project Engineer <br /> Field Operations <br /> ?.847664.2366 <br /> M.847.226.5649 <br /> e-mail:Patrick cgmnaty-moorgow comm <br /> ...,.1 NafW-k a-lrie2-2o9e U%A <br /> 8472728129(W UL<um <br /> CD0049 NFPA 1901 Factory Inspection 210602.docx 1 <br /> 6/2/2021 <br />