| Document ID (ISN) | 57863 |
| CIS number |
92-602 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0300-3329 - Sicherheitsingenieur |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Ullmann G. |
| Title |
Portable fire extinguishers - Frauds and hazards |
| Original title |
Tragbare Feuerlöscher - Betrügereien und Gefahren [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
1990, No.11, p.30-33. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Purpose and content of standard DIN 14406 (Parts 1 and 4) of the Federal Republic of Germany on portable fire extinguishers are outlined. By providing maintenance recommendations, the standard intends to curb fraudulent inspections by unauthorised persons and to prevent accidents through aging. It names the kinds of portable fire extinguishers presently on the market as well as the extinguishing agents and propellants used. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Germany (Federal Republic of); preventive maintenance; design of equipment; extinguishing agents; portable fire extinguishers |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
comment on standard; fire fighting |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Fires
Ergonomics
|
