AS/NZS 1850:1997
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Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and performance testing
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05-04-1997
Classifies extinguishers according to the general classes of fires for which they are suitable and gives a method of rating. Tests for Classes A, B, C, D, E and F are included.
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FP-003
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Standard
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0 7337 1016 6
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18
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Standards Australia
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AvailableSuperseded
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This Standard sets out the classification, performance testing and rating of portable fire extinguishers.The materials, methods of manufacture and performance requirements of portable fire extinguishers shall comply with AS/NZS 1841.1 or AS/NZS 4353, which refers to materials, methods of manufacture and performance of extinguishers and any associated compressed gas containers.
First published in Australia as AS 1850-1976.
Second edition 1981.
Third edition 1994.
First published in New Zealand as NZS 4507:1978.
AS 1850-1994 and NZS 4507:1978 jointly revised, amalgamated and designated AS/NZS 1850:1997.
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