BS EN 3-10:2009

Describes the minimum requirements for attesting the conformity of portable fire extinguishers to EN 3-7, as well as the requirements for the quality and production control of the fire extinguishers.

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for attesting the conformity of portable fire extinguishers to EN 3-7, as well as the requirements for the quality and production control of the fire extinguishers.

It specifies the documentation to be provided regarding:

• identification of the applicant;

• identification of the manufacturer, if not the applicant;

• identification of subcontractor(s), if applicable;

• identification of the extinguisher;

• documents provided with the extinguisher;

• CE marking;

• quality management system;

• extinguishing media toxicological information.

It specifies methods for:

• type testing;

• factory assessment;

• controls during production.

NOTE 1 A test report and a satisfactory audit supporting documentation could form the basis for an applicant to request a certification of his product from an EA accredited certification body. Additional requirements can be made by national regulations and/or quality marks.

NOTE 2 Where appropriate, component family testing could be applied.