Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

This standard lays down requirements for performance, reliability and safety of portable fire extinguishers of the following types :

a) Water based;

b) Foam based;

c) Powders — ABC/BC/D Type;

d) Carbon dioxide;

e) Clean agents; and

f) Water mist type.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated at Annex A.