GB 8109-2023
Wheeled fire extinguishers (English Version)

Standard No.

GB 8109-2023

Language

Chinese, Available in English version

Release Date

2023

Published By

General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China

Latest

GB 8109-2023

Replace

GB 8109-2005

Introduction

Core changes in the standard revision

Technical dimensions	Requirements of the 2005 version	New regulations of the 2023 version
Scope of application	Total mass ≤450kg	Clearly 20kg＜total mass ≤450kg
Fire extinguishing type	Class A/B/C/E	New requirements for Class D/F fire
Valve specifications	Not separately specified	Added Appendix A special standards for valves

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Analysis of key performance indicators

Spray performance: The effective spray time of dry powder fire extinguishers is increased from ≥15s to ≥20s (non-Class A fire), and the spray distance requirement of water-based fire extinguishers is clearly specified as spray nozzle≥3m.

Temperature adaptability: New -50℃~60℃ extreme environment options are added to cover the use scenarios in high-cold areas.

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Component technical requirements

Bottle manufacturing units must hold national qualifications, and the carbon content of stainless steel bottles must be ≤0.03%; the length of the spray hose is increased from 3m to 4m, and the bursting pressure must reach 3 times the working pressure (20℃).

Anti-corrosion upgrade:External corrosion test cycle extended from 240h to 480h, and tracer gas leak detection method added.

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Implementation suggestions

1. Verify the GB4351 compliance of pressure indicator during procurement
2. Class D fire extinguishers must strictly match the metal variety of the logo
3. Storage environment temperature should comply with the product labeling range

GB 8109-2023 history

• 2023 GB 8109-2023 Wheeled fire extinguishers
• 2005 GB 8109-2005 Wheeled fire extinguishers
• 1987 GB 8109-1987 Characteristics and tests for transportable fire extinguishers

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