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This part of this European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for safety and performance of firefighting and rescue service vehicles as designated in EN 1846-1:1998. Firefighting and rescue service vehicles normally use a commercial chassis-cab or vehicle. A special chassis may be used for specialised vehicles to meet particular requirements. Further requirements for aerial appliances are contained within other European Standards (see prEN 1777:1994 Hydraulic platforms for fire fighting and rescue services;Safety requirements and testing, prEN 14043:2000 Automatic turntable ladders for fire service use;Requirements and test methods and prEN14044:2000 Semi -automatic turntable ladders for fire service use;Requirements and test methods). For the purpose of this part of this European Standard, the normal ambient temperature range is - 15 °C to + 35 °C.