BS 5306-8:2012

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Provision of extinguishers - General
   recommendations
5 Extinguisher characteristics
6 Positioning of extinguishers
7 Suitability of extinguishers for various
   classes of fire
8 Distribution of extinguishers according to
   fire classification and rating of extinguisher
9 Fires involving electrical equipment
10 Provision of replacement extinguishers
Bibliography

Describes advice and guidance on the suitability and positioning of portable fire extinguishers, primarily those conforming to BS EN 3, that can be carried by one person and that are used for the protection of buildings, other premises, contents and to assist evacuation.

This part of BS5306 gives advice and guidance on the suitability and positioning of portable fire extinguishers, primarily those conforming to BSEN3, that can be carried by one person and that are used for the protection of buildings, other premises, contents and to assist evacuation.

This part of BS5306 is not applicable to aircraft, caravans or marine craft.

NOTE Portable fire extinguishers for use in aircraft are specified in BS7867, their provision in caravans is dealt with in BS3632 and BSEN1645‑1, whilst those for marine craft and motor vehicles are the subject of a number of international agreements, government regulations and advisory publications.