AS/NZS 1851.13:1995

1 - AS/NZS 1851.13:1995 MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT - WHEELED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
7 - 2.1 RECORD OF DISPOSITION AND LOCATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
7 - 2.1.1 General
7 - 2.1.2 Location
7 - 2.1.3 Records
7 - 2.1.4 Reporting
8 - 2.1.5 Personnel
9 - 2.1.6 Waste products
9 - 2.2 INSPECTION AND SERVICE
9 - 2.2.1 Classification
9 - 2.2.2 Periodicity of maintenance procedures
9 - 2.2.3 Additional maintenance procedures
9 - 2.2.3.1 Aggressive environment
9 - 2.2.3.2 Organic lining
10 - 2.2.3.3 Water quality
10 - 2.2.4 After-use procedures
10 - 2.3 EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE
10 - 2.3.1 Records
10 - 2.3.2 Maintenance record tag
11 - 2.3.3 Service labels
11 - 2.4 DEFECTS
11 - 2.5 RECHARGING
12 - SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Sets out general requirements and schedules for regular inspection, pressure testing, recharging and general servicing of wheeled fire extinguishers. Levels of maintenance are on a time-lapse basis and range, depending on extinguisher type, from 6-monthly inspections to 6-yearly inspections. In addition, inspection and servicing are included for extinguishers located in aggressive environments.

This Standard sets out requirements for the regular inspection, testing, recharging and general servicing of rechargeable wheeled fire extinguishers that at the time of manufacture complied with AS 4265. This Standard may also be applicable to fire extinguishers which are used for demonstration or practice purposes. However, for such extinguishers, consideration should be given to more frequent maintenance due to their increased usage and potential for wear and damage.NOTE: A wheeled fire extinguisher is generally referred to in this Standard as 'an extinguisher' or 'the extinguisher'.

First published as AS/NZS 1851.13:1995.