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    AS 2444-1995

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    Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location

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    Superseded date:  26-06-2021

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    Published date:  01-01-1995

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 2444-1995 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE BLANKETS - SELECTION AND LOCATION
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 REFERENCED AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
    6 - 1.2.1 Referenced documents
    6 - 1.2.2 Related documents
    7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
    7 - 1.3.1 Aerosol fire extinguisher
    7 - 1.3.2 Approved
    7 - 1.3.3 Clothing fire
    7 - 1.3.4 Emergency services switchboard
    7 - 1.3.5 Fire blanket
    7 - 1.3.6 Light hazard
    7 - 1.3.7 Portable fire extinguisher
    7 - 1.3.8 Ordinary hazard
    7 - 1.3.9 High hazard
    7 - 1.3.10 Regulatory authority
    8 - 1.3.11 Significant switchboard
    8 - 1.4 HUMAN FACTORS
    8 - 1.5 TRAINING
    9 - SECTION 2 SELECTION OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
    9 - 2.1 GENERAL
    9 - 2.2 CLASSIFICATION AND RATING
    9 - 2.2.1 General
    10 - 2.2.2
    10 - 2.2.3 Electrical hazards
    10 - 2.2.4 Hazards including cooking oils or fats
    10 - 2.3 FACTORS AFFECTING SELECTION
    10 - 2.3.1 Physical factors
    11 - 2.3.2 Health and safety factors
    11 - 2.3.3 Selection for office areas
    11 - 2.3.4 Selection for domestic and residential application
    11 - 2.3.4.1 Selection for single domestic occupancy
    12 - 2.3.4.2 Selection for multiple domestic occupancy
    12 - 2.3.4.3 Selection for residential occupancy
    12 - 2.3.5 Selection for car, caravan or boat
    12 - 2.3.6 Selection for commercial vehicles
    12 - 2.3.7 Selection for other areas
    12 - 2.3.8 Fire hose reels
    12 - 2.3.9 Selection and location for other applications
    12 - 2.3.10 Selection and location for significant switchboards
    13 - SECTION 3 LOCATION OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
    13 - 3.1 GENERAL
    13 - 3.2 LOCATION
    15 - 3.3 EXTINGUISHER LOCATION SIGNS
    15 - 3.3.1 Sign size
    15 - 3.3.2 Sign location
    15 - 3.3.3 Mounting height
    15 - 3.3.4 Location signs
    15 - 3.4 SUPPORT
    15 - 3.5 CABINET OR ENCLOSURE
    15 - 3.6 ENVIRONMENT
    15 - 3.7 RECORD OF INSTALLATION
    16 - SECTION 4 DISTRIBUTION OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
    16 - 4.1 GENERAL
    16 - 4.2 CLASS A FIRES
    16 - 4.3 CLASS B FIRES
    16 - 4.3.1 Extinguisher protection only
    16 - 4.3.2 Supplementary extinguisher protection
    19 - 4.4 SUPPLEMENT PROTECTION
    19 - 4.4.1 General
    19 - 4.4.2 Significant switchboards
    19 - 4.4.3 Office electrical and electronic risks
    20 - 4.4.4 Cooking oils and fats
    20 - 4.5 VEHICLES INCLUDING CARAVANS AND BOATS
    22 - SECTION 5 SELECTION AND LOCATION OF FIRE BLANKETS
    22 - 5.1 GENERAL
    22 - 5.2 SELECTION
    22 - 5.3 LOCATION
    22 - 5.4 FIRE BLANKET LOCATION SIGNS
    22 - 5.4.1 Sign size
    22 - 5.4.2 Sign location
    22 - 5.4.3 Mounting height
    22 - 5.5 MOUNTING
    24 - APPENDIX A - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER/FIRE BLANKET SUITABILITY CHART
    25 - APPENDIX B - SELECTION OF EXTINGUISHANT
    25 - B1 SCOPE
    25 - B2 GENERAL
    26 - B3 WATER
    26 - B3.1 Description
    26 - B3.2 Environment
    26 - B3.3 Physical action and reaction
    26 - B3.4 Advantages
    26 - B3.5 Disadvantages
    26 - B3.6 Suitability
    26 - B4 WET CHEMICAL
    26 - B4.1 Description
    26 - B4.2 Environment
    26 - B4.3 Physical action and reaction
    26 - B4.4 Advantages
    26 - B4.5 Disadvantages
    26 - B4.6 Suitability
    26 - B5 FOAM
    26 - B5.1 Description
    26 - B5.2 Environment
    26 - B5.3 Physical action and reaction
    26 - B5.4 Advantages
    27 - B5.5 Disadvantages
    27 - B5.6 Suitability
    27 - B5.7 Types of foam concentrate
    27 - B5.7.1 Aqueous film-forming foam concentrate (AFFF)
    27 - B5.7.2 Alcohol-resistant foam concentrate
    27 - B6 POWDER
    27 - B6.1 Description
    27 - B6.2 Environment
    27 - B6.3 Physical action and reaction
    27 - B6.4 Advantages
    27 - B6.5 Disadvantages
    27 - B6.6 Suitability
    27 - B7 CARBON DIOXIDE
    27 - B7.1 Description
    27 - B7.2 Environment
    27 - B7.3 Physical action and reaction
    27 - B7.4 Advantages
    28 - B7.5 Disadvantages
    28 - B7.6 Suitability
    28 - B8 VAPOURIZING LIQUID
    28 - B8.1 Description
    28 - B8.2 Environment
    28 - B8.3 Physical action and reaction
    28 - B8.4 Advantages
    28 - B8.5 Disadvantages
    28 - B8.6 Suitability
    28 - B9 FIRE BLANKET
    28 - B9.1 Description
    28 - B9.2 Environment
    28 - B9.3 Physical action and reaction
    28 - B9.4 Advantages
    28 - B9.5 Disadvantages

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies criteria for the selection of extinguishers based on classification and rating, including requirements for location and distribution of extinguishants based on classification and rating, and the potential hazard classification. This Standard also includes a Section on the selection and location of fire blankets manufactured to the requirements of AS 3504. A selection chart for fire extinguishers and a guide to the selection of an extinguishant are included in the Appendices.

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    This Standard sets out criteria for the selection of portable fire extinguishers and specifies requirements for their application, location and distribution. It includes a section which sets out criteria for the selection of fire blankets and specifies requirements for their location and distribution.NOTES:1 Certain statutory regulations require extinguishers of a specific size and type to be carried on vehicles, caravans and boats.2 A portable fire extinguisher and a fire blanket are generally referred to respectively as 'an extinguisher' or 'the extinguisher' and 'a blanket' or 'the blanket' in this Standard.

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    Committee FP-003
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note (In Rul F/1)
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    Under Revision See DR 97030 First published in part as AS 2444-1981.Second edition 1982.Third edition 1985.MP 26 first published 1972.Second edition 1977 (withdrawn October 1981).Third edition 1982.AS 2444-1985 and MP 26-1982 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 2444-1990.Fourth edition 1995. First published in part as AS 2444-1981. Second edition 1982. Third edition 1985. MP 26 first published 1972. Second edition 1977 (withdrawn October 1981). Third edition 1982. AS 2444-1985 and MP 26-1982 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 2444-1990. Fourth edition 1995.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 2700-1996 Colour Standards for general purposes - Swatches
    AS 1850-1981 Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and fire testing
    AS 1603.5-1996 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems Manual call points (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 3000-1986 Electrical installations - Buildings, structures and premises (known as the SAA Wiring Rules)
    AS 1841.1-1992 Portable fire extinguishers - General requirements
    AS 2118-1982 Automatic fire sprinkler systems (known as the SAA Code for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems)
    AS 2441-1988 Installation of fire hose reels
    AS 3504-1989 Fire blankets
    AS 1841.2-1992 Portable fire extinguishers - Water type
    AS 1841.3-1992 Portable fire extinguishers Wet chemical type
    AS 1841.7-1992 Portable fire extinguishers - Vapourizing-liquid type
    AS 1841.4-1992 Portable fire extinguishers - Foam type
    AS 1841.6-1992 Portable fire extinguishers - Carbon dioxide type
    AS 1851.1-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
    AS 1841.5-1992 Portable fire extinguishers - Powder type

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    AS 2243.9-1991 Safety in laboratories - Recirculating fume cabinets
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    AS 3780-1994 The storage and handling of corrosive substances
    AS 2834-1995 Computer accommodation
    AS 1799.1-1992 Small Pleasure Boats Code - General requirements for power boats
    AS/NZS 3833:1998 The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods in packages and intermediate bulk containers
    AS 1894-1997 The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids (Reconfirmed 2021)
    SAA HB20-1996 Graphical symbols for fire protection drawings (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 3504:1995 Fire blankets
    AS 2201.2-1992 Intruder alarm systems - Central stations
    AS 4326-1995 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS 2243.8-1992 Safety in laboratories - Fume cupboards
    AS 3533.1-1997 Amusement rides and devices - Design and construction
    AS/NZS 1596:1997 Storage and handling of LP Gas
    AS 3533.2-1997 Amusement rides and devices - Operation and maintenance
    AS/NZS 4681:2000 The storage and handling of Class 9 (miscellaneous) dangerous goods and articles
    AS/NZS 1841.1:1997 Portable fire extinguishers General requirements
    AS 3846-1998 The handling and transport of dangerous cargoes in port areas
    AS 3961-1991 Liquefied natural gas - Storage and handling
    AS/NZS 2243.8:2001 Safety in laboratories - Fume cupboards
    AS/NZS 2927:2001 The storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gas
    AS 4081-1993 The storage, handling and transport of liquid and liquefied polyfunctional isocyanates
    AS 1674.1-1997 Safety in welding and allied processes Fire precautions (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 4452:1997 The storage and handling of toxic substances
    AS/NZS 4081:2001 The storage and handling of liquid and liquefied polyfunctional isocyanates (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 4086.2-1997 Secondary batteries for use with stand-alone power systems Installation and maintenance
    AS 4332-1995 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders
    AS 2359.1-1995 Powered industrial trucks - General requirements
    AS 1851.1-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
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