T14.14 Fire Extinguishers

Each team must have at least two (2) 0.9 kg (2 lb.) dry chemical/dry powder.

T14.14.1 The following are the minimum ratings, any of which are acceptable at any Formula SAE Series event:

- USA, Canada & Brazil: 10BC or 1A 10BC

- UK, Italy & Europe: 34B or 5A 34B

- Australia: 20BE or 1A 10BE

Extinguishers of larger capacity (higher numerical ratings) are acceptable. Note: Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire extinguishers are prohibited.

T14.14.2 All extinguishers must be equipped with a manufacturer installed pressure/charge gauge.

T14.14.3 Except for the initial inspection, one extinguisher must readily be available in the team’s paddock area, and the second must accompany the vehicle wherever the vehicle is moved. Both extinguishers must be presented with the vehicle at Technical Inspection.

T14.14.4 As a team option, commercially available on-board fire systems are encouraged as an alternative to the extinguisher that accompanies the vehicle.

T14.14.5 Hand held fire extinguishers are not permitted to be mounted on or in the car.

Note: Halon extinguishers and systems are prohibited. Note: AFFF extinguishers are prohibited.

ARTICLE 15: POSSIBLE FUTURE RULES CHANGES

Notice of Possible Rule Changes for the 2013 Formula SAE Series

This section is intended to provide teams with advance notice of possible changes to the Formula SAE Rules that are being considered by the Formula SAE Rules Committee. Only changes that might have a significant influence on a team’s design, manufacturing or operating decisions are listed.

The changes presented in this section are only possibilities and may not be implemented. This section is provided as information and is not intended to be the final text of the rules under consideration.

Restriction on Team Membership – The Committee is considering limiting the students who present to judges or drive during the competition to students registered at the university that registers the team. The rule would not prohibit true joint teams, but would prevent teams from recruiting an exceptionally skilled presenter or

driver from another school.

Restriction on Professional Drivers – The Committee is considering prohibiting individuals who have been reimbursed for driving professionally from driving in FSAE dynamic events.

5th Percentile Female Mannequin – The committee is considering the introduction of a 5th percentile mannequin to confirm that the driver cell will fit both a 95the percentile male and a 5th percentile female driver.

Drive by Wire Throttle – Depending on the success of the brake panic switch, The Committee is considering that drive by wire throttles can be used on Formula Student cars. Feedback on this topic and whether you would like to adopt a drive by wire throttle would be appreciated.

Autocross Scoring - Increasing the percentage of Tmax from 125% to 145% is being considered. This will bring Tmax in line with the endurance event.

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