These requirements cover rating@ and performance during fire tests@ of fire extinguishers intended for use in attacking Class A@ B@ C@ D@ and K fires as defined herein. These requirements also cover performance during fire tests of fire extinguishing agents for application on Class D fires. The ultimate rating of an extinguisher or the prescribed use of an extinguisher or fire extinguishing agent is based on its fire-extinguishing potential as determined by fire tests and presupposes installation and use in accordance in the United States with the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers@ NFPA 10@ and with the National Fire Code of Canada. Fire extinguishers@ fire extinguishing agents@ or both shall also comply with the requirements for construction and performance as applicable to specific types@ designs@ sizes@ and arrangements. Such additional requirements are not within the scope of these requirements.
UL 711 BULLETIN-2008 history
1970UL 711-2018 Fire extinguishers, rating and fire testing of
2017UL 711 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers (COMMENTS DUE: February 24@ 2017)
2016UL 711 CRD-2016 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers - Section / Paragraph Reference: 9 Subject: Class C extinguishers (Edition 7: December 17@ 2004)
2015UL 711 BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers
2013UL 711 BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers (COMMENTS DUE: November 04@ 2013)
2008UL 711 BULLETIN-2008 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers (COMMENTS DUE: September 08@ 2008)
2006UL 711 BULLETINS-2006 UL Standard for Safety Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers (08/11/2006 (2p); 05/12/2006 (2p))