Review of BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit District) 'C' Car Fire Safety Characteristics

摘要

The report presents the results of a review of the fire safety characteristics of the prototype BART 'C' Car, it specifically highlights the ignition prevention and fire containment stages of a transit vehicle fire. The review examines the BART fire experience, vehicle documentation (revisions available as of December 1986), materials, fire testing, and undercar equipment. Interior materials and undercar equipment are described, ignition sources identified, and an evaluation of BART's effort to address potential fire hazards is presented. The final section of the report presents the conclusions and recommendations.