I.S. EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007
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Portable fire extinguishers - Part 7: Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods
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09-03-2010
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General
5 Testing of portable fire extinguishers
6 Nominal charges, filling tolerances and minimum fire performance
7 Duration of operation, residual charge and operating temperatures
8 Retention of propellant
9 Dielectric test for water based extinguishers
10 Requirements for components
11 Means of pressure indication
12 Horns for carbon dioxide portable fire extinguishers
13 Portable fire extinguisher mounting bracket
14 Resistance to corrosion
15 Fire performance
16 Portable fire extinguisher identification
17 Maintenance
Annex A (normative) Duration of operation, residual charge tests
Annex B (normative) Range of operating temperature
Annex C (normative) Dielectric test
Annex D (normative) Operation and emission control mechanisms/devices
Annex E (normative) Test for performance of the hose
Annex F (normative) Control valve test
Annex G (normative) Tests on the horn
Annex H (normative) Resistance to corrosion
Annex I (normative) Fire tests
Annex J (normative) Measurement of moisture content of wood
Annex K (normative) Compaction procedure
Annex L (normative) Specific requirements for Class F fire extinguisher
Annex M (normative) Polar solvents
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This standard specifies the characteristics, performance requirements and test methods for portable fire extinguishers.
Committee |
CEN/TC 70
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DocumentType |
Test Method
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Pages |
54
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ProductNote |
THIS STANDARD IS ALSO REFERS TO EN 2
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PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
Standards | Relationship |
EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007 | Identical |
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