Safety considerations

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Concept

Battery disconnection policy
Any damaged vehicle that poses a fire or explosion risk must have the battery cables disconnected at the source, when the vehicle is stored inside a claims servicing office outside of normal operating hours, or being dispatched to an ICBC salvage facility.

Reference

Fire risk hazards for a vehicle
The list of indicators that determine fire risk hazards on a vehicle.

Procedure

Disconnect a battery
Steps to disconnect a battery in a safe manner.

Procedure

Disconnect a car battery
Steps to disconnect a car battery.

Procedure

Handle inaccessible battery
Steps to handle inaccessible battery in a vehicle.

Procedure

Disconnect a motorcycle battery
Steps to disconnect a motorcycle battery.

Principle

Policy on storing propane and natural gas fuelled vehicles
Policy on vehicles fuelled by liquid propane gas (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) stored in ICBC facility.

Procedure

Estimate a propane or natural gas fueled vehicle
Steps to estimate a propane or natural gas fuelled vehicle.

Procedure

Handle natural gas or propane leak
Steps to handle natural gas or propane leak suspected or detected on a vehicle.

Parent topic: Light duty estimates