(Amalgamating IS 4861 : 1984 and IS 14609 : 1999)

Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

This standard lays down the chemical and physical requirements of dry chemical powder for use as extinguishing medium for fighting Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D fires.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed below 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 given below:

4905 : 2015/ISO 24153 : 2009 Random sampling and randomization procedures (first revision)

7673 : 2004 Glossary of terms for fire fighting equipment (first revision)

15683 : 2018 Portable fire extinguishers - Performance and construction - Specification ( first revision)