emergency-equipment-required-hazmat

name	emergency-equipment-required-hazmat
description	Use when equipping a hazmat vehicle. Covers fire extinguisher, spill kit, PPE, and DOT-required gear.

Emergency Equipment Required Hazmat

Hazmat vehicles require specialized emergency equipment beyond standard CMV.

Fire extinguisher

• Standard CMV: 5BC minimum (49 CFR 393.95)
• Hazmat: 10BC minimum, charged + serviced annually
• Bulk flammable: dry chemical or AFFF foam

Spill kit

• Material-specific: liquid absorbent (universal or class-specific)
• Class 8 corrosive: neutralizing agent
• Plastic shovel + bag for containment

PPE

• Chemical-resistant gloves
• Eye protection
• Respirator (class-specific)
• Full hazmat suit for high-risk materials

Reflective triangles / flares

Class 1 explosives: triangles only (no flares — fire hazard)

Where this fits in X3 Compass

Applied in the X3 Compass Hazmat Center add-on.