| Document ID (ISN) | 55628 |
| CIS number |
91-607 |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
Fire Safety Data PE4
|
| Title |
Portable fire extinguishers |
| Bibliographic information |
Fire Protection Association, 140 Aldersgate Street, London EC1A 4HX, United Kingdom, 1990. 8p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Contents of this data sheet: relevant British standards; choice of extinguisher according to ease of maintenance, method of operation, angle, range and shape of jet; choice of extinguisher for general protection of ordinary combustible materials, and for fires involving electrical equipment, gases and flammable liquids; siting and distribution of extinguishers; inspection and testing. Types of extinguisher covered: water, carbon dioxide, halon, dry powder and foam. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
fire fighting; extinguishing agents; portable fire extinguishers; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
carbon dioxide extinguishers; water type extinguishers; halogenated hydrocarbons; selection of equipment; choice of location; periodical checks; vaporizing liquid extinguishers; dry chemical extinguishers; inspection; data sheet; foam extinguishers |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Fires
|
