hi all
can anyone confirm that it is now (1/1/09) a legal requirement to carry 2 extinguishers on a hgv 1 on body and a small one in the cab.
I know this is a very good idea but is it a legal requirement ■■
many thanks all
Only if under ADR regs
The rules you are referring to appear to be only applicable to vehicles carrying hazardous goods.
I have not seen any other legislation relating to normal HGV but obviously carrying an extinguisher in the cab is a good working practice.
If you need any more clarification I’d advise you check with VOSA for the up to date regulations(they change so often 
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Hi chaps.
I’m not being picky, but the Regs regarding fire extinguishers when carrying dangerous goods are a bit tricky in that it will depend on the type and quantity of dangerous goods and the permitted GVW of the vehicle.
I’ve covered the topic 
HERE, if you’d like to take a look. (Surely you didn’t expect me to type that lot out again. 
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The info in that post is still accurate, cos that hasn’t changed in ADR 2009.
I can’t help with the original question, cos I’ve not heard anything about it either. 
thanks fellas
to be honest I thought it was coming so when I was told by an extinguiser installer at a warehouse I was loading from I thought maybe I got it wrong. Guess he was trying to get business out of me eh !!!
many thanks for your replies