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    AS 2444-2001

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    Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location (Reconfirmed 2021)

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  09-11-2001

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Specifies the criteria for the selection of portable fire extinguishers and the requirements for their application, location and distribution.

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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.NOTE: This Standard presumes a basic level of user competence and the adequate maintenance of the equipment in accordance with AS 1851.1.

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    Committee FP-003
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as MP 26-1972.
    Second edition MP 26-1977.
    AS 2444 first published in 1981.
    Second edition AS 2444-1982.
    Third edition MP 26-1982.
    Third edition AS 2444-1985.
    MP 26-1982 and AS 2444-1985 revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 2444-1990.
    Fifth edition AS 2444-1995.
    Sixth edition 2001. Originated as MP 26—1972 and AS2444—1981. Previous edition AS2444—1995. Sixth edition 2001. Originated as MP 26-1972 and AS2444-1981. Previous edition AS2444-1995. Sixth edition 2001.

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

    AS/RISSB 7529.1 : 2014 Railway Rolling Stock - Fire Safety Locomotive Rolling Stock
    AS 4214.4-1995 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems - FM-200 (HFC-227ea) Systems
    AS 2118.3-1997 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Deluge
    AS 4214.2-1995 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems - Inergen (IG-541) total flooding systems
    AS 2118.8-1997 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Minor modifications (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 4214.3-1995 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems - Carbon dioxide systems
    AS/NZS 1841.4:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for foam type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 2118-1982 Automatic fire sprinkler systems (known as the SAA Code for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems)
    AS/NZS 3000:2000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
    AS 2118.1-1999 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - General requirements
    AS 4214.1-1995 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems - General requirements
    AS/NZS 4353:1995 Portable fire extinguishers - Aerosol type (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 1841.1:1997 Portable fire extinguishers General requirements
    AS 1851.1-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
    AS/RISSB 7529.3 : 2014 Railway Rolling Stock - Fire Safety Passenger Rolling Stock
    AS 2118.9-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Piping support and installation (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 2118.2-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Wall wetting sprinklers (Drenchers)
    AS 4214.7-1998 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems - Triodide (FIC-13I1) total flooding systems
    AS 2700-1996 Colour Standards for general purposes - Swatches
    AS/NZS 1850:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and performance testing
    AS 4214.5-1995 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems - NAF S-III (HCFC Blend A) Total flooding systems
    AS/NZS 1841.3:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for wet chemical type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 4214.6-1998 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems - FE-13 (HFC-23) total flooding systems
    AS/NZS 3504:2006 Fire blankets (Reconfirmed 2019)
    AS 3676-1989 Portable fire extinguishers - Guide to servicing
    AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for water type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 1841.6:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for carbon dioxide type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 2118.6-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Combined sprinkler and hydrant
    AS/NZS 1841.5:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for powder type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 1841.1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers General requirements (Reconfirmed 2021)
    UNE 23121:2015 Installation and maintenance of fire blankets.
    AS/NZS 1841.7:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for vaporizing liquid type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 3504:1995 Fire blankets
    AS 1603.5-1996 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems Manual call points (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2118.4-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Residential
    AS/RISSB 7529.2 : 2014 Railway Rolling Stock - Fire Safety Freight Rolling Stock
    AS/NZS 1841.8:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for non-rechargeable type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 2118.5-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Domestic
    AS 4214-2002 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems
    AS 2118.10-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Approval documentation (Reconfirmed 2013)

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    AS 1851-2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment
    AS 1940:2017 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS 5062:2016 Fire protection for mobile and transportable equipment
    AS/NZS 3504:2006 Fire blankets (Reconfirmed 2019)
    AS 4421-1996 Guards and patrols
    AS 1799.2-1989 Small pleasure boats code - General requirements for yachts
    AS 4326-2008 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS/NZS 2243.9:2003 Safety in laboratories - Recirculating fume cabinets
    AS/NZS 1841.1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers General requirements (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 3961-2005 The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas
    AS/NZS 2243.8:2014 Safety in laboratories Fume cupboards
    AS 3780-1994 The storage and handling of corrosive substances
    AS 3846-2005 The handling and transport of dangerous cargoes in port areas
    AS 2834-1995 Computer accommodation
    AS 1799.1-1992 Small Pleasure Boats Code - General requirements for power boats
    AS/NZS 2243.8:2006 Safety in laboratories - Fume cupboards
    AS 1894-1997 The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS/NZS 1850:2009 Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and performance testing (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 4326-1995 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS 2830.1-1985 Good laboratory practice - Chemical analysis
    AS/NZS 2022:2003 Anhydrous ammonia - Storage and handling (Reconfirmed 2023)
    AS 4289-1995 Oxygen and acetylene gas reticulation systems (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 3961:2017 The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas
    AS 2746-2008 Working areas for gas-fuelled vehicles
    AS 5124:2017 Safety of machinery - Equipment for power driven parking of motor vehicles - Safety and EMC requirements for design, manufacturing, erection and commissioning stages (EN 14010:2003, MOD)
    AS 2067-2008 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
    AS 3780-2008 The storage and handling of corrosive substances
    AS/NZS 2243.1:2005 Safety in laboratories Planning and operational aspects
    AS 3007.3-2004 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant - General requirements for equipment and ancillaries
    AS 3533.2-2009 Amusement rides and devices Operation and maintenance
    AS 4332-2004 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 5092-2009 CNG refuelling stations
    AS 5062-2006 Fire protection for mobile and transportable equipment
    AS 3533.1-2009 Amusement rides and devices Design and construction
    AS/NZS 5026:2012 The storage and handling of Class 4 dangerous goods
    AS/NZS 1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP Gas
    AS 2067:2016 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
    AS 3772-2008 Pre-engineered fire protection systems for cooking equipment
    AS 3676-1989 Portable fire extinguishers - Guide to servicing
    AS/NZS 2243.9:2009 Safety in laboratories Recirculating fume cabinets
    AS/NZS 2927:2001 The storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gas
    AS 4825-2011 Tunnel fire safety
    AS 1674.1-1997 Safety in welding and allied processes Fire precautions (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1799.1-2009 Small craft General requirements for power boats
    AS 1851-2005 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
    AS/NZS 4081:2001 The storage and handling of liquid and liquefied polyfunctional isocyanates (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 3007:2013 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries - Surface installations and associated processing plant
    AS/NZS 1596:2014 The storage and handling of LP Gas
    AS 3533.4.4:2018 Amusement rides and devices Specific requirements - Hire go-karts
    AS 2359.1-1995 Powered industrial trucks - General requirements
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