Mandatory Safety Equipment
Mandatory FIA safety rules that must be applied in Belgium
Publication : 03/07/2026
Driver Equipment
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
FIA STANDARD GUIDELINES PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Overalls • Socks • Gloves • Shoes • Balaclava • Underwear
HELMETS
FIA STANDARD GUIDELINES HELMETS
Car Equipment
FRONTAL HEAD RESTRAINT
The use of an FHR system in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and Appendix L is recommended in cars of Period E and before.
The use of an FHR system in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and Appendix L is mandatory in all cars of Period F onwards equiped with FIA homologated harnesses.
FIA STANDARD GUIDELINES FRONTAL HEAD RESTRAINT
SAFETY HARNESS
FIA STANDARD GUIDELINES SAFETY HARNESS
FIA standard 8853/98 et 8854/98
FIA standard 8853-2016
RACING SEATS
FIA STANDARD GUIDELINES RACING SEATS
If original seats are changed it must be for seat system for which the FIA Homologation is valid.
⚠️ Check the validity of the seat
EXTINGUISHERS
Handheld fire extinguisher, min 2kg powder / 2.4ltr AFFF, fixed with a purpose-built cradle bolted to the car body and retaining metallic bands through this, as opposed to just retaining straps attached directly to the body.
It is recommended to use installed systems (FIA technical list 16), in that case extinguisher bottle must be attached with metallic band tightened with screws.
All fire extinguishers must have been inspected within two years with the dated inspection sticker clearly visible
⚠️ Check the validity of the extinguisher
FUEL TANK (OTHER THAN ORIGINAL)
The fuel tank must be filled with safety foam.
In the case of an aluminum tank, there is no validity date and it must be in excellent condition.
In case of a safety fuel tank (FT3-1999, FT3.5-1999 & FT5-1999) is required or installed it must be within the validity of homologation (Appendix J Art. 253.14).
RAIN LIGHT
FIA STANDARD GUIDELINES RAIN LIGHTS
A red rain light is mandatory, mounted less than 10 cm from the car center-line of the back of the car. The light must be either incandescent and of a power of at least 21 Watts, or of LED type.
FIA standard 8853-2016
ROLL OVER PROTECTION
The ROPS (Roll Over Protection Structure) must be conform to appendix K. It must be padded with FIA 8857-2001 type A approved foam where driver helmet could come in contact with the ROPS.
OWING RING OR TOWING STRAP
Metal tow ring (between 80 mm and 100 mm) or towing strap, front and rear, indicated with a contrasting color arrow on the body (not for single-seat cars).
REAR MIRRORS
Two rear-view mirrors must be fitted, with min. total glass area of 90 cm2.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Controlled easily from inside by the driver seated.
See App J – Art.253.13
