BS EN 3-3:1996
Portable fire extinguishers - Construction, resistance to pressure, mechanical tests

Standard No.

BS EN 3-3:1996

Release Date

1996

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2007-01

Replace By

BS EN 3-8:2006

BS EN 3-9:2006

BS EN 3-9:2007

BS EN 3-8:2007

BS EN 3-3:1996(1998)

Latest

BS EN 3-8:2006

BS EN 3-9:2006

BS EN 3-9:2007

BS EN 3-8:2007

BS EN 3-3:1996(1998)

Scope

This standard lays down technical specifications for extinguisher bodies and their accessories. It applies to the bodies of extinguishers in which the service pressure does not exceed 25 bar and to propellant gas cartridges. A specific clause gives requirements relative to carbon dioxide extinguishers' bodies.

BS EN 3-3:1996 history

• 2007 BS EN 3-8:2006 Portable fire extinguishers — Part 8: Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar
• 1996 BS EN 3-3:1996 Portable fire extinguishers - Construction, resistance to pressure, mechanical tests