The provider must not put a new vehicle, or a new item of equipment that affects the quality or rate of discharge of extinguishing agent, into service unless:
(a) the vehicle or equipment has been approved by CASA, for conformity to specification and the applicable standards and requirements, in accordance with the provider's operations manual; and
(b) CASA has acknowledged that the vehicle or equipment meets the applicable standards and requirements; and
(c) any necessary personnel training has been completed.