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    AS/NZS 1850:2009

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    Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and performance testing (Reconfirmed 2021)

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  20-03-2009

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    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.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard sets out requirements for the classification, performance testing and rating of fire extinguishers.

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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If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.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 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.Second edition 2009. 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. Second edition 2009.

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