BS 5306-3:2017 - TC
What is a tracked changes standard?
A tracked changes version of a Standard indicates the changes made, during the standards revision process, between the active standard and its previous version. Additions, deletions, and other formatting and/or content revisions are clearly displayed as underlined and strikethrough texts, ensuring all changes made between the two documents are quickly and easily identified. This version of the standard includes both a copy of the new standard, along with a track changes version.
What is this standard about?
It details best practice in how to install and maintain portable fire extinguishers.
Who is this standard for?
Potential users include:
- Architects
- Fire protection service technicians
- Fire & Rescue Services
- Fire extinguisher servicing companies
- Fire extinguisher manufacturers
- Facility management companies
- Police services
- Care home management companies incorporating sheltered accommodation
- Companies undertaking fire risk assessments
- Landlords
Why should you use this standard?
Because it provides the following:
- Recommendations for the initial commissioning of portable fire extinguishers
- Schedules for the subsequent maintenance of extinguishers installed in all locations
- Recommendations for handling certain obsolescent types of extinguishers, for which no maintenance schedules are provided
- Recommendations for the five levels of installation and maintenance:
- Commissioning
- Basic service
- Extended service
- Overhaul procedures
- Recharge
What's changed since the last update?
The standard was updated to reflect changes to both the products themselves and to environmental considerations. Specifically, the principal changes:
- Reflect new agreements with water regulators on the disposal of water based media
- Include recommendations for halon replacement gaseous agents
- Clarify the previous maintenance label
- Introduce electronic bar code labelling
- Clarify the actions to be taken on service exchange/replacement extinguishers at time of extended service
- Supply better guidance in respect of environmental issues re. discharging contents during extended servicing
- Clarify the do's and don'ts on extinguisher safety pins and anti-tamper tags
- Overhaul the refresher system for extinguisher technicians
- Update Note 5 to delete FIA as they no longer offer training courses
- Add in the consideration that needs to be given to extinguishers serviced to manufacturers' instructions outside of Annexes B & D-F
ISBN | 9780539038286 |
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Publication Status | Out Of Print |
Publication Date | 01/02/2019 |
Format (Paperback, Hardback etc) | PDF (Electronic delivery via email) |
Total Pages | 149 |
Brand / Publisher | BSI |
Publisher | BSI |
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